The emperor's new clothes? Nope. The emperor's new car. Enough with the hype already when it comes to EVs amongst other things. Needs and wants. And fools. A fool and his money are soon parted? Nope. They are "always" parted. Depreciation for the... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/south-koreas-sk-ford-motor-end-us-battery-joint-venture-2025-12-11/

Ford + Renault partnership for new small EVs in Europe only and the vehicles are schedule to hit the market in 2028. Like the VW partnership for the EV Explorer and Capri really did well. Late to the game in a market already being oversaturated by... — read more 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/batteryvault_general-motors-indefinitely-freezes-26b-activity-7398724869489737729-xDgR General Motors has indefinitely frozen its $2.6 billion Tennessee megafactory project and announced its largest layoff wave... — read more 

I just got Met 1. Out of 7 on this week’s performance review and never had worse than 5 out of 7. The layoff is on.

Including dealer services and Ford Credit Customer service. Who got let go this week and /or last week?

I’m always amazed by people who act untouchable while cuts are happening all around them. Part of me wishes I had that kind of confidence. The other part is relieved that I’m realistic enough to prepare instead of being blindsided.

Here we go !!!

OMG. Ford is testing Energy storage system that Tesla implemented in 2012. Ford said that no one in the industry is doing this, so it's a lie. Well, I hope this will help Ford to make some money. Let's see if it's going to burn down any houses.

I think we need to learn where and by whom these hinges were engineered. It's a HINGE, not rocket sceince. Does anyone know? https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ford-escapes-recalled-liftgate-hinge-issue

Many are preparing for Ford.

And I hope I get my walking papers. I went from loving my job to hating this place in a few years, and I'd be happy to leave it and never look back.

Well. That’s it. Ford guy from way back. Sick of BS here. People su-k. Product su-ks. Done. Used to dream about ford. Fairlane, mustang, galaxy, comet….. so many name brands. Destroyed. Can’t take it. Ford blue. No more. Sorry !

Anyone else get the notice about TB at PDC? I want to know how whoever had it was contact traced; we don't have assigned desks. So was this person isolated or is Ford just allowing employees to be exposed to TB? Another knock against 4 day RTO. I... — read more 

no need to check your 401k, it's fine.

Look at JF's face when Trump mentioned the Kei cars from Japan. https://www.youtube.com/live/2Ey5TwGj7Cc?si=uKjYUspqgokxp-ox&t=708

Told you cuts were coming!!!

Be prepared, layoff will happen on coming Monday. This is confirmed by vice president of model e, impact will be more in model e and f150 electric

Giving up on CAFE and Bill’s EV wet dreams…. Goodbye, Model e!!!

Procrastinators of layoff doom, here is a record of totals for Ford employees. I will post the link again when the 2025 numbers are updated. Let see how correct the predictors of large layoffs for 2025 actually... — read more 

Today marks the 3-year anniversary. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/12/08/salaried-ford-workers-retire-pension-warning/69708649007/ Those of you who retired then and still visit this site, can you share and reflect on how your life... — read more 

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Given all the pseudo prognosticators of dark times, I haven't heard of any notable layoffs this year in Dearborn.

Ford batteries does not sustain more than 1 year, after that range of the battery is reduced badly. I bought mustang mach e. Car is good, features all are nice but now battery range went down also, charging time is unbelievably long. Why this... — read more 

Ford canceled the F150 Lightning program. The new EV from LAP KY won't launch until 2027. The replacement EV truck in TN won't launch until 2028. What will happen to the BOSK battery plants in KY and TN. Layoffs will start soon if not after the... — read more 

Is it working to bring the best out of you? Do you have a fair shot at getting a top rating if you are not FNF? Do most people feel they are rated fairly?

His email outlined some stricter usage of the internal test vehicles, including reiterating that non-Ford personnel can’t be in the vehicle if any of the software is unreleased. Anybody hear of why he sent this out of nowhere? I’d imagine someone... — read more 

China’s battery industry has moved solid-state cells from lab slides to factory floors, promising electric cars that can travel roughly twice as far on a charge as today’s mainstream models. Instead of incremental gains, Chinese manufacturers are now... — read more 

Anyone here ever dealt with the stunt where leadership tells people to “just text me on your personal phone” so nothing hits the company servers? A lawyer friend spelled it out: that move doesn’t protect the company, it protects them from you. Once... — read more 

Ford Sales in China 2017: 1.2 million 2020: 602K Jim Farley took over as CEO of Ford on October 2020 2022: 490K 2023: 455K 2024: 175K 2025: 115K (forecasted)

Good luck talking to anybody at viabenefits to get healthcare questions answered.

did any remote workers get a notice about paying local taxes? If so can somone please explain what is going on please?

https://www.cbtnews.com/ford-maintains-2025-profit-outlook-after-second-novelis-fire/ Ford needs to learn from Tesla manufacturing systems. Not to rely on suppliers for critical parts and components.

I heard that there's going to be a big layoff coming either just before Thanksgiving break or December break. Specifically in HiL labs, as there was not much output last year. H1B next target?

https://www.autoextremist.com "China much better than John Wayne USA" (or are they?) “In China, you can buy a heavily discounted ‘used’ electric car that has never, in fact, been used. Chinese automakers, desperate to meet their sales targets in a... — read more 

“Another fire broke out Thursday at Novelis’ aluminum plant in Oswego, New York — marking another setback for one of Ford Motor Company’s major aluminum suppliers. The F-150 can’t carry your paychecks anymore.

What is going on with those two love birds? Are they still bringing 5100 jobs to the Train station? I ask because an investment / real estate project is banking on that and I don't see it happening.

Sort of... https://www.youtube.com/live/6jmAVp418uM

I have an interest to get back into Ford as an agency resource. Rather than using Indeed or something similar, I want to reach out to the agencies directly. What are the most popular agencies for IT work? I seem to think Tech Team is no longer. ... — read more 

https://www.abc27.com/news/consumer/ford-recalls-over-200000-vehicles/