The goal seems to be getting input from workers about the move from ICE to EV, the impact on your career, etc.

Automotive News states that its time for Ford (and GM) to pinch pennies to improve financial performance. As we all know, this is Ford's dog whistle to get "on demand" price reductions from the supply base. Farley says the Ford team is... — read more 

http://www.autoextremist.com/

Are they closing the fmcc building next to WHQ or reopening the building for the overflow of this RTO garbage. Not sure anyone is currently in there.

If Ford is going to partner with Red Bull, all they need to do is giving out money. If Ford is going to offer technology, it might do more harm than good. Red Bull might need to compete with Ferrari engined Haas, not Ferrari... But why?!

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/04/business/automakers-problems-catching-up-with-tesla/index.html

One of the biggest issues bringing down Ford are CAD managers and "people leaders" that have no knowledge of CAD. How can you lead a group and know absolutely nothing about CAD? One CAD supervisor has 4 people under him, the next one has 14 people... — read more 

Just a question…. Some sections due to retirements, attrition and cuts, are left with only one person of expertise/skill set in an area. This is how the company wants it, apparently, especially for ICE. So if you’re the only person left in your... — read more 

https://fordauthority.com/2023/02/ford-ceo-farley-says-company-is-done-with-two-row-ice-suvs/amp/ That's a lot of revenue he's walking away from.

Let’s build more unprofitable EV’s and Europe will save Ford. Really? Ford Authority: Over the past couple of years, Ford CEO Jim Farley has clearly outlined the automaker’s future direction, and it’s one that will include a rather sharp shift... — read more 

Also wondering about this 91-148% variance. Do they just do flat 100% for AICP and Retirees giving the extra to high performers and current employees? BOHICA

Wow. Ford should ask for a refund for the sh#t advice Hackett purchased and implemented. That together with the money they lost from the age discrimination case...Ford is a train wreck of its own making. I guess hiring and fast promoting kids and... — read more 

Started early in the year when apparently, they switched to quarterly check-ins. I got "on-target" for all. With the understanding that there was an "above-target" level as well as "below target". The rating system seemed kinda arbitrary but I just... — read more 

First day hiring spree. Send us your tired huddles masses of nerds.

We do not collaborate and when we go in to WHQ we cannot find a seat so our team is spread out everywhere. Half my team is out of state so I see no sense in commuting all that way for nothing. How do we make them see a happy employee is more... — read more 

Who thought it was a good idea to give different AICP amounts? And then for them to be so drastically different is insane! On our Ford Pro AICP call today, we were told they didn't plus up our bonuses because Ford Blue didn't even deserve the... — read more 

Ford announces return to Formula One for 2026, partners with Red Bull NEW YORK -- Ford has confirmed it will return to Formula One in 2026 as it joins forces with world champions Red Bull. The American automotive giant announced its return to the... — read more 

Wondering how all the Ford employees and agency, that were layed off, to save Ford money, feel about everyone left behind getting $9000 extra this year?

While discussing the fourth-quarter results with Wall Street analysts, Ford’s leadership declined to detail the specific steps it will take to cut costs and make the automaker more efficient and profitable. Farley said the answer is not simply... — read more 

He will spin the Earth backwards to a time when Ford had the potential to be profitable by traveling in his race car at "an angular velocity 46.296 radians per second," or approximately 660,000,000 miles per hour, which is nearly the speed of light. — read more 

His cheerleader on CNBC says he give one more quarter before he cuts to sell rating. Doesn’t know how they are going to come up with 2billion in cost cuts.

Ford works to extend the tax credit on Mach-E and leases to keep the money, Farley says prices will not drop and then this from Ford PR (Ford Authority). Embarrassing and sad reflection on the CEO and FoMoCo. As Ford Authority reported last month... — read more 

How much did ford announce to give bonus?

Today’s Free Ford Press, two front page headlines from Phoebe: Battle heats up as Ford Bronco is challenging Jeep Wrangler Ford UAW hourly workers to get $9,176 Buried on page 6 by Phoebe: Ford releases disappointing 2022 earnings And they wonder... — read more 

In my honest opinion, I see white collars doing the heavy lifting designing new products but operational costs are still high. In my experience when I spend time at plants I see very high inefficiency. Plants workers ask for weekend work but don’t... — read more 

https://apnews.com/article/ford-motor-co-business-b0137fce44e642a83a64642c59039d48

once again?

Execution problems means they are in over their head.

What did he mean when he said “We left about $2 billion in profits on the table that were within our control."

Ford CFO John Lawler said during today's earnings call that Ford has “more to do” on job cuts. Corporate talk for: "we screwed up but regular hard working folks will pay the price while we get multi million dollar bonuses".

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/02/02/ford-uaw-hourly-workers-2022-profit-sharing/69865970007/

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/02/ford-f-earnings-q4-2022.html

We would have done much better last year, without Farley. WHERE IS THE ACCOUNTABILITY?????

It will be good news! Smashing GM results from earlier this week. Ford will be running circles around it's cross-town rival. Just watch the magic unfold at 5 pm!

Those muthers...I transfered my HSA to Fidelity and Alight charged me $25 to close the account. If you plan to transfer it you might want to leave $.01 in the account to jack it to em. Word is Fidelity will credit you $25 if you ask.

Ford we be looking like fools.. the next gen GM V8 will blow us away. Scratch the back of the UAW too cause them is good union jobs installing pistons and spark plugs. Might it be a contract year? Maybe we throw you a bone to get picked or passed... — read more 

Only thing I learned now in my mid 30s is don't teach anything to other engineers. I am even teaching wrong stuff to engineers offshore, or giving them bad and old information. It in your best interest if they are lost. I was really shocked when... — read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-02/ford-bids-farewell-to-best-seller-in-move-epitomizing-disruption?leadSource=uverify%20wall