GM's network has a lot of glitches. Very often their own company network will not resolve GM domain properly and it is returned as an error page. And they have the most complicated security rules. Ford's network might have the longest log and... — read more 

Just checking in with my fellow SIRPs. Have any of you landed a new job? I've had some interviews and am hopeful something will turn into a job offer. Until then, I keep applying anywhere and everywhere (including outside of the auto... — read more 

I too am very disappointed in Ford, I have seen and experienced some things that are not at all fair, etc. However, I do not think that the company will fail without me, and I see that there are such people. Why all the darkest forecasts, for... — read more 

I was part of the 9/22 layoffs. In January of this year I got a U625 lease. JD Powers sent me a survey this week on that exact vehicle. I think I’m going to make me a co-----l and enjoy filling this one out. Should have done better on quality Ford. — read more 

I mean, just three weeks after laying off thousands of employees, and Biden is supposed to be pro-worker? And there they are yucking it up over a Mach-e. While thousands of exFord employees are searching for other employment. Bad optics.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/09/ford-tells-dealers-electric-vehicles-must-have-transparent-set-prices/

Just waiting for all the retirees to go.

Over the past couple of years, Ford has faced a major theft epidemic right at its front door, with over a hundred vehicles stolen from the automaker’s various company-owned storage lots around the Dearborn area. Thus far, these thefts have targeted... — read more 

While they were deciding which employees to terminate, Farley and members of his executive team met with reporters between dealer meetings at The Bellagio in Las Vegas, immediately after breaking bad news to many of its 2,992 Ford dealers in the... — read more 

I don't have a job lined up, and I know leaving without something lined up is ill advised, I'm curious if there's some mechanism to voluntarily throw my name in the next round of cuts to save someone else's job. It'll give me the benefits of being... — read more 

My friend just said his severance was pending in his bank account. Oh boy….who is going out to put that down on an EV or Ford? Not I says the wise man. I still own 1 unit of Ford stock in my 401k. It costs them more to mail the annual report... — read more 

Farley committed to breaking out the financial numbers this year for Model e and data and subscription sales. I have seen NOTHING from our incubator, Ford Next, that implies their revenue/profit could possibly ever exceed that of the F150. Does... — read more 

I don't like how this company has been doing business for a long time. Since I disagree with Ford's management on most things, I gave notice. It makes no sense to stay somewhere and mostly disagree with company's direction. Maybe someone thinks that... — read more 

So my LL2 advised our group that 5% of the personnel were let go (recall that 3,000 represents about 10%) He just sent a department Global Town Hall meeting the day after our regular Town Hall meeting (on the 9-29-22). Interesting to see what he... — read more 

Full disclosure I work for the lower case car company but I live near Dearborn. I'm confused. Why all the new labs in the last few years (that one under construction on Oakwood is gigantic compared to anything where I'm at) and at the same time... — read more 

I have 27 years with Ford with a pension. If I decide to retire by 11/30 and take the lump sum, how much advanced notice do I need to give Ford? I want to give the least amount of advanced notice.

Hey everybody, I am a recent college grad that just joined as an FCG and I don't live in Michigan. Despite starting fully remote, my manager said I should eventually consider relocating but that our team is going to stay remote until further... — read more 

Even if it is really true that there will be no new cuts until next year, the best advice is to never stop looking for the next job. I've been trying to find something new for months and I'm not succeeding at it, probably because of my age... — read more 

Those who want to keep their jobs have no way to do it. They cut the best, which means that hard work and engagement mean nothing anymore. I don't bother trying to keep my job anymore because I know in advance that if Ford decides that I will be... — read more 

Has anyone who has retired chosen COBRA? Is the added cost approximately the amount listed on your W2 "Employer Sponsored Health Coverage"? Also, how long can you continue COBRA coverage?

3 weeks have passed since and I am slowly getting used to not being employed. The entire process is a$$ backwards. I wonder if the folks at NESC are working on make shift pallet desks and sitting on buckets.

Despite them telling us we are done.

Everybody is talking about quiet quitting, but what about quiet firing? Ford has been doing this for years. Tell me this doesn't sound familiar to many of you: "Quiet firing is when a leader attempts to push an individual out of a company, by making... — read more 

Farley is obviously cleaning house - out with the old ( performance, loyalty have no relevance ) Hau was the fall guy for recalls - over the past few years plenty of senior folks were removed - Sherif Marakby of the so-called AV llc comes to mind... — read more 

I know everybody is saying to look for a new job but my goal is to stay here. I'm at the stage of my life where I'm too young to retire and too old to start again. I've been at Ford for nearly two decades. It's all I know at this point. I don't want... — read more 

I was hoping that quality would finally become one of the priorities. It looks like there is no hope for that happening anymore?

Has anyone been retired with a Ford genuine pension for a couple years, and asked by Ford if they will switch to a lump sum? Is this possible? I have a friend who worked for Ford from 1985-1995 ish and got some kind of pension eligibility, but has... — read more 

Agency employee here planning to leave Ford soon. Ought to jump ship with all that’s going on here. Is it okay to give only a week’s notice at the agency I am with at Ford? Anybody done something similar?

My team can't lose one more person. Literally. We are barely making it as it is. One more person and either all of us will quit or we'll stay but things just won't get done. When people talk about more layoffs I can't even imagine it as a... — read more 

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/09/07/ford-mach-e-recall-half-shafts/

Did anyone receive the payment already? How was it calculated?

Word on the street is that there will be changes made to the pension plan. Sounds like those who are eligible will need to retire to keep what they have, or stay and risk having it modified in accordance with the new plan. Anyone hear the same?

U.S. electric vehicle maker Rivian is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to build a factory in Europe that will produce electric vans for both companies. The companies announced a memorandum of understanding Thursday and plan to create a jo--t-venture to... — read more 

Just think of how many jobs could be saved if Ford wasn’t spending so much on lawyers, litigation and recalls: Channel 9 has a major update in a legal battle that could impact drivers everywhere involving an issue Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke has been... — read more 

Did you take the monthly pension (aka annuity) or the lump sum? I'm guessing that asking for "years of service" and "retirement age" might be TMI but appreciated if you are willing. Of course, asking people not post opinions or politics is... — read more 

Does anyone know when the new interest rates will be posted so we can run our numbers?

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2022/09/06/yellen-to-speak-at-fords-dearborn-plant-thursday/65544998007/