Can not believe how legit this site turned out to be. Everybody kept talking about layoffs recently at Ford to be coning out soon and lot of people were laughing at them.

I'm already having trouble sleeping and the news is still fresh. I have no idea how I'm going to go through the following days or weeks (or even months), depending on how long they plan to drag this out. I appreciate the person who blew the whistle... — read more 

Use the "Active" thread view to see which threads had recent updates. THere is a big blue "ACTIVE" button somewhere in the middle of the screen. It leads to this: https://www.thelayoff.com/ford-motor?sort=active

If leaving Ford for a competitor, should you give Ford a 2 week notice? Doesn't Ford ask you to leave right away if working for a competitor, in that case when is the best time to tell Ford so you still get paid until you start your new job??

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40669316/ford-layoffs-to-fund-evs/

If I leave Ford now during the middle of the year, will I still get a prorated bonus for the year 2022?

I heard in past company involuntary separation programs, there were lawsuits that won against the company. If anyone know of real cases, please share. This may help preparing in case, a lawsuit is the way to go, instead of signing the waver. Thanks

I just graduated from MSU and joined Ford as an IT FCG. I had to wait 2 months to start and relocated from Grand Rapids to Dearborn. They just had another cohort of new college grads join this week. Why would they continue to hire us if they knew... — read more 

Its Methodical how counterparts in lower paying countries are trained and staffed up only to lead to cuts in NA. This is what, the third churn on that recipe. All that will exist is the studio, brand, marketing and finance before long.

Heard there is a change coming 1/1/23 on lump sum pension payments. Does anyone know the details?

How will it be fully utilized with 8000 heads cut??? Even with canceling WFH, those new parking garages will be woefully empty. Should Ford Land do some emergency revisions of the floor plans?

The 8000 cuts will be voluntary or involuntary or a combo of both?

Over 55 - 20 years+ of service. If I get laid off can I still take my pension as a lump sum?

What groups do you expect to be affected the most and why?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-20/ford-plans-up-to-8-000-job-cuts-to-help-fund-investments-in-evs

Things have been very, very quiet lately . . . Anybody got the inside scoop ? FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR Q2 2022 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL, JUL 19, 2022: DEARBORN, Mich., July 19, 2022 – Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit... — read more 

In the past, I really tried to do my job to the best of my ability, but after a while I became so disappointed with this company, that is, in the way it was managed. At this point I think layoff would even be a relief for me. How many are there who... — read more 

Ford again acting like the 800 lbs gorilla: A Delaware court should not have ruled for Ford Motor Co in a case brought by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professors who argued the carmaker violated their patents on a fuel-management system... — read more 

I am asking about the recent past (within the last 5 years). Were people walked out that day they were told? If not, how much time was given (1 week / 1 month)? Also, did the invol come with some type of package (1 month pay, health coverage, any... — read more 

Nothing to be proud of CarCar: The Ford F-Series (including the F-150 and its bigger siblings the F-250 and F-350) was involved in more fatal accidents over the course of our study than any other car, truck or SUV. The vast majority were for the... — read more 

Heard a LL4 talking to other LL4 today at work as I walked passed them. Suddenly they turned “Quiet” but the damage had already been done. Just putting it here what I heard.

Take a half hour and research what it's like to be a Tesla employee. Then let us know what you think!

Does anyone wonder why Ford doesn’t make the kids? From US News and World Report: With gas prices on the rise, you may be looking to make the switch to a hybrid or electric vehicle. When choosing a hybrid or EV, you need to take certain factors... — read more 

Ford and VW are linked with Argo. Looks like even these high tech emerging companies are cleaning house.

Better use of this capital would be retaining knowledgeable engineers. I drove by the train station last night, and renovations are nowhere near competed. I looked back at old news articles, and we were supposed to be moving Mobility people into the... — read more 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2022/07/14/two-senior-ford-leaders-retire-former-amazon-executive-hired/10062454002/ Of course, Jim Farley is Sherriff Lobo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPh5PTUoftc

The stock market can reward companies for a great portfolio, efficient internal processes and good future planning. This, however, does not seem to count for many Fortune 100 companies where the stock price is affected by irrational and emotional... — read more 

Many Ford GSR has nothing to do at work and management assigned them to do the work of a high school study or interns. These GSRs are getting paid 6 figures salary. Wake up Ford management. I know it's not your money, but you all are wasting the... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-issues-second-fire-related-131756257.html

In order to let go the "low performers", first we have to know who they are. At FMC, it is hard for middle management to know who are the "low performers". Some slackers easily trick the clueless management into thinking their projects are more... — read more 

Founder and Partner: Bill Ford (and others) "We are an independent venture capital firm focused on leveraging our experience and networks to help startups become lasting institutions." Good or bad for FoMoCo?

...... The last vestige of leadership with a clue. Which means quality will be even worse.... But better. Bill, of you act now maybe you can Joe Hinrichs to come back. Or you can continue to just stumble along.

Heard layoffs will happen week of July 25th. Anyone else hear this?

This is a never ending story, another lawsuit. The saga of the ill-fated Ford Powershift transmission has been well documented in recent years, with numerous lawsuits filed after select 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus models experienced a... — read more 

If they are not giving us a 10% bump they are giving us a pay cut. 10% inflation, 10% pay increase needed.

I try not to worry ahead of time, but still I am slowly looking for new opportunities. What do you think are the least stable jobs here?