C-Suite is quietly looking to sell of re-purpose the Marshall MI site. What a huge mess! DF wrecked the local community economy. Would be a good location though for an Amazon DC.

Why is nobody adding up the recent $19.5 and the previous $10B FNV4 fiasco? And a good man like Hinrichs was let go?

Under President Trump, some companies have been rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as the initiatives come under increased scrutiny. However, others have doubled down on their commitment in not hiring white males asserting... — read more 

Several factors have led to an add on to the Ford Secure subscription service! Since the YTD take rate at $7.99/month to have a Ford employee call police when your vehicle is stolen has been zero, the intelligent minds behind that service will add... — read more 

The C-Suite has no clothes. That’s not news to anyone. That’s an acknowledgment of what we all know. The 10s of Billions lost (not to mention the opportunity cost which may well be more expensive) is a direct result of the awful strategic decisions... — read more 

If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Ford layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Deadly Ford 'blackout' dashboard glitch prompts $7B recall on entire F-Series model On some of Ford's newest and most popular pickup trucks, drivers have reported a chilling failure the digital instrument panel suddenly goes dark, leaving them... — read more 

Soon

Does ford rehire after being laid off? I signed a severance agreement which mentioned a no rehire clause. Is there a time limit? Or is it a permanent ban in the system?

Ford’s largest 2025 recall nationwide – 227,000 cars risk dangerous failure. Ford has announced its largest recall of 2025, affecting 227,006 vehicles nationwide, raising fresh concerns about quality and safety controls.

On the day before the holidays the Manager would make sure you left by 11AM. I remember my manager was off that day but another Manager did a walk about the building telling everyone to go home. Now if you are lucky they tell you after 3pm.

Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov ki-led as critics blast diversity programs over security measures As the Providence Police Department continues its investigation of Saturday afternoon's Brown University mass shooting that left two dead and... — read more 

President Trump’s Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, had a one-on-one interview this week with The Daily Signal, a media outlet founded by The Heritage Foundation, the influential conservative think tank. Chavez-DeRemer said her agency is... — read more 

I was just wondering if it's common here. When someone puts in their notice at Ford, does management ever try to get them to stay with a better offer on the spot? I haven't seen it happen to anyone on my team, but I know some other companies do it... — read more 

Ford is copying what China has been delivered during that last 2 years. 600 to 800 miles range hybrids. Basically, hybrids with large hybrid battery that will provide at least 100 miles instead of 20 miles range. That is good that Ford is learning... — read more 

Will I receive the bonus for 2025 if I leave Ford in January 2026? Usually bonus is paid in March. Any of you have experience with this?

Anyone notice the DF fan seems to have left the forum?

How do we prepare for a sudden layoff? We lose access to company sites and contacts. What should we save? Any tips would be much appreciated.

Most Ford management and employees lack ingenuity. The leaders tries to copy other automotive companies and fails miserably. Constantly ties ways to burn cash. Flip-flops without proper market research or vision. Employees constantly blame the... — read more 

Ford to Lay Off 1,600 Workers at Glendale Plant Ford is conducting layoffs. 1,600 workers will be affected. These layoffs are at the company's Glendale battery plant. The plant is shifting to power storage production. The company has rehiring... — read more 

Ford’s $19.5 Billion write-down marks the largest impairment taken by a company in Detroit’s history! Bill and Farley should be getting an award!

https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/all-1-600-kentucky-battery-plant-employees-laid-off-as-ford-pivots-away-from-ev/article_32ef2a58-eb9d-4bf4-820d-c2417b6793ea.html

Everything that Ford announce yesterday is basically they will copy China automotive companies products. Farley's team been in China and they finally realized what they need to do to survive. Seeing what China already produced and successful, Ford... — read more 

For the avoidance of doubt: “CVS” refers exclusively to Connected Vehicle Services, a division responsible for vehicle connectivity systems, diagnostics, software interoperability, and associated service delivery. Discussions or references... — read more 

Barely 3 years ago, will history repeat itself for CE1? Hmm https://www.cleantrucking.com/battery-electric/article/15353055/ford-ceo-dubs-their-next-electric-truck-millennium-falcon-as-construction-of-mega-ev-factory-continues

Ford plans to hire 2,100 employees for the new iteration of the Glendale plant, and a company spokesperson said Monday that all those laid off will have the "opportunity to apply" for those new... — read more 

No

Any speculation as to what this pop-up town hall is about?

Just heard from a source that field employees will potentially have to start going into office to work if they are not at dealerships. Seems to be on some high ups balance scorecard that they want to get all employees in office 5 days a week again.

Ford said it will record $19.5 billion in charges, with most of it taken in the fourth quarter. Of that $19.5 billion, about $5.5 billion are cash charges with the majority of that being paid in 2026 and the remainder in 2027. Thanks, Bill Ford... — read more 

Everything Doug Field touches dies.

This will be the topic today. Merry Christmas!

Title. Drop deets if you have any.

Pls help us find more people

Anyone else get a weirdly confidential invite to a business update at 4:15?

How does employee satisfaction compare at these three companies. I managed to take a peak at the GM thread, and there aren't many posts compared to Ford's. Could it be there's less to complain about? I always thought it was worse there.

Cvs is flooded with visa holders while Americans are loosing jobs and homes. This is insane.

And this is not going to help. Apparently, these people are not aware that many police departments don’t even respond to vehicle thefts, you are told to come into the police department to make a report. Sounds like desperation to appear like there... — read more 

Ho ho ho!!! Rumor is they'll cut deep, hard and fast in the failing Model E segment