Did you get your briefing from management about the new rules for AICP? Now if you meet all your objectives and deliver what management asked you will receive less than 90% of your targeted AICP. Only LL4+ PL favorite pets will receive 100% of the... — read more 

A town hall last week focused a great deal on "evolution of work". Where the message was everyone should start coming in, with a mention of a mandate if they don't see it happening. Heard some rumors today that Credit is being asked to start coming... — read more 

I dread going to work every day but I still haven't received a new offer and I am aware that I will need a lot of luck with a horrendous economy like this to find a new job if I lose my current job. That's why I'm so anxious. I wonder how far we... — read more 

Water and batteries are not friends, just sayin’ Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a vehicular water generation system, Ford Authority has learned. The patent was filed on December 1st, 2020, published on November 29th, 2022, and assigned... — read more 

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I can’t imagine the clowns in charge of the General Retirement Plan have not figured out that this coming calendar year would be a great time to buy everybody out. With rates on the rise there is a possibility that the August 2023 rates will be equal... — read more 

“Sirius XM breach unlocks, starts cars”. Security researcher Sam Curry found an exploit affecting the telematics and infotainment systems powered by Sirius XM. Sirius has been selling subscription services for over 30 years, and their parent... — read more 

I retired November 30th, took my lump sum and decades of knowledge out the door with me. I was the only one left in my department who knew how to setup the programs and do the trouble shooting. All the new people they hired from the outside did not... — read more 

Ford right now is a big disappointment. The company's leadership, to be precise. What did this leadership do to improve Ford?

Ford has changed a lot, but my perception of this company has also changed now that I am more than 10 years older than when I first started working here. Now I wonder if Ford has always been a decent place only for younger employees. Any thoughts? — read more 

Today I got an email from Ford Pass (which I was not subscribed to, but somehow I was now subscribed) asking if I was interested in a new Ford. After I was done laughing, I unsubscribed, if they try it again I will block them. They can't seriously... — read more 

Ford Is Building Its First New Auto Plant in 53 Years. Change is certainly coming to Stanton, about 45 miles northeast of Memphis. Ford and South Korea’s SK broke ground in September on the sprawling, six-square mile manufacturing complex that is... — read more 

Auto loan delinquencies have risen to the highest level in over 10 years, according to TransUnion. TransUnion tracks more than 81 million auto loans in America. According to the agency, 1.65% of auto loans were at least 60 days delinquent in the... — read more 

Looks like Elon Musk congratulated JF for the Mach E 150000 units built milestone. Since Elon is God like to JF and he tries to emulate him in every way the best JF could come up with is Thanks still a lot of work to do. LOL, maybe he could send him... — read more 

Great way to treat our dealers….. Dec. 1—After selling Ford cars for nearly four decades, Rob Lombard has until Friday to decide whether his Barkhamsted dealership will follow the famed American auto-maker onto the frontier of the electric vehicle... — read more 

Does anyone know how many people retired November 30, 2022? I have heard people say 1,200, 1,500 all the way up to 2,000. When I turned in my management lease car I asked how many vehicles they expected to be turned in. They said they were... — read more 

Ford SUV possible cause of fire that damaged Secret Service rentals in Nantucket The Detroit News

The Ford F-150 Lightning has enjoyed tremendous success since its launch, and remains in such high demand to this day that FoMoCo is still working to fulfill all of its initial orders for the EV pickup. Aside from winning universal praise from... — read more 

There is little talk about this on this forum regarding working remotely, but I'm almost sure that everyone has come across situations where the lack of direct contact with other employees made some tasks more difficult. Even those whose roles... — read more 

Just my observation. I know that a few colleagues have chosen to retire by the end of November (today). Usually, people who leave will send out a farewell email with contact information. This time, however, many of those retiring did not send any... — read more 

Oh, wait…. The following is sponsored content by Stansberry Research. Have you seen the massive number job cuts taking place right now in the tech industry? Money manager Charlie Bilello posted a list recently, and the numbers are... — read more 

It doesn't seem that great to me... but it isn't downright terrible either, I think.

Congratulations go out to all new retirees. Back in August they failed to thank me for my years of service so I am thanking you. It has been an interesting ride. Go forth and enjoy your next phase of life. Hopefully the new kids have enough of... — read more 

It is clear that relentless changes are necessary so that all companies, including Ford, can remain competitive. Many agree that Ford, however, does not choose the right approach to evolve. What would be the right approach then?

Is this to generate cash or just pulling up their tent stakes in Detroit? Remember "will the last ones to leave Detroit please turn out the lights?" While it completely revamps Michigan Central Station and transforms that historic site into a... — read more 

Ford really needs to get back into the office more than ever. The experienced talent that has left over the last two months could get the jobs done well because of the offline discussions from established working teams. Who's left will have to... — read more 

If they make food like they make cars customers are in trouble. Spontaneous Fire Wings, Recall Onion Rings anyone? Ford’s Garage – a restaurant loaded with cool bits and pieces of Blue Oval memorabilia – has expanded rapidly over the past several... — read more 

Things Ford is working on, instead of improving vehicle quality. Drivers can now eat lunch on their steering wheel while they wait to charge their vehicles every two hours…. The automaker has revealed a new electric minivan for Europe called the... — read more 

Bad experience is worse than no experience.

TESLARATI: Ford Mustang Mach-E loses its Consumer Reports recommendation. https://www.teslarati.com/ford-mustang-mach-e-loses-consumer-reports-recommendation/ You don't think quality is important? Once people start associating our products with... — read more 

Ford senior people leaders (SPL) expect 1200+ employees to leave November 30, 2022. They estimate it will be over 30,000 years of experience leaving on one day. JF, JL, and DF think this is a good thing and are actual happy all the "old people"... — read more 

Have you heard anything about potential Ford layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Dec 1 is a whole new game. I sure hope there are enough kings horses and men to put this place back in shape.

https://www.ted.com/talks/juliet_schor_the_case_for_a_4_day_work_week?language=en

I've been thinking about the impacts of constant recalls on this company. How much was the reputation tarnished, and how much money was lost in this year alone? Any thoughts?

Profit sharing under 100% also....?

Maybe Ford should pay a little less attention to sucking up to the EV agenda and try to fix something as simple as a fuel leak. It's not rocket science.

There is no doubt that Ford has become a very toxic workplace. I think the management is responsible for that, because employees who spread bad vibes, who are prone to backstabbing and taking other people's credit, continue to thrive in this place... — read more 

Is this true that there will be a new CEO soon? Someone who understands and can deliver on quality?