Like what's a LL5, or LL6, and what's considered "management?"

I'm retired from IT. Are employees back in the office? Is iTek going to be reopened?

Ford will need a partner given the inability to make money in ICE and can't spend money fast enough on the EV side: VW, FORD EXPAND COLLABORATION ON MEB ELECTRIC PLATFORM Posted by The EV Report | Mar 14, 2022 VW, Ford Expand Collaboration on MEB... — read more 

My merit increase is 2.75%,which is not surprising. So again we are not worth even keeping up with inflation to them. I have a final job interview with position making 28% more than what my salary is after merit increases. Ford does not care.

Just received my bonus statement. It’s 54% not the 108% we were promised. Screwed again !

With Rivian stock collapse, Ford needs volume to offset the stock value gain last quarter. How they get Deep the spokesman to say this stuff is incredible. Granted, not safety item, but why would a customer want a vehicle at a premium price with... — read more 

Ford stock, from 25 or so, down to 16. Mutual funds that track FANG stocks, pounded into the ground. What perspective, opinions, and ideas, do you have about the market going forward? Can we share a view or idea that might help anyone at all? Do... — read more 

I got SIRP'd today !

Without government tax rebates or bailout guarantee Ford is in big trouble. If there is a change in direction with an administration change, can Ford pivot after jumping off the Green cliff? Sad, and a little laughable. One of the biggest hurdles... — read more 

Honestly between the company wide and software townhalls i am townhalled out. They are all an hour long

Ford fails to make list of top service providers, but we will sell you a vehicle with locks that don’t keep intruders out and then sell any data we have from you: When it comes to automotive service and repair, neither Ford Motor Co. nor Chrysler... — read more 

We have in our team an expert with whom it is a real pleasure to work with. And he really stands out because he has some ingenious ideas and suggestions. However, our buzkill manager seems to be trying to get him to leave. What happened to that old... — read more 

Only way Jim and Bill’s vision will work. After Rivian write down, Ford will need government funding to make the charade work. For over a year now, automakers and lawmakers have pushed for new EV incentive programs that would effectively replace... — read more 

"At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been shown to play a significant role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated... — read more 

Anyone get laid off for vaccine mandate yet? Purchases service received their letters to have them by early April. Weird because everyone is scraping theirs.

How does the process work?

We booked our investment in Rivian as $14.7 billion as of December 31, when Rivian’s valuation was $93 billion. Rivian is worth only $38 billion today, and not likely to recover before 3/31, which means we need to write down $8.8 Billion of the 12/31... — read more 

What was the 'pot' for PD merit raises that are about to be received?? Was it 3% for Achiever? Thanks!!!

Automotive News: Ford CEO Jim Farley bets on new structure, himself. https://www.autonews.com/executives/ford-ceo-jim-farley-bets-new-structure-himself

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A coworker told me they are so unhappy with the way the legacy business is being treated, they plan to quietly do everything possible to undermine work on the Model E side. My feeling is that this will not work out as planned.

We are an engineering company and yet half the people can't do simple math, 3+5x2 = if you came up with 16 you are the problem.

Looking at some of the chats and comments of internal postings and videos. I cannot believe that certain people still have jobs with Ford. Certain people are really negative towards decisions and they will make it known. If they don't agree with the... — read more 

I'm sorry, but how are smaller cars looking with these dang gas prices going up? Does Ford really expect people to leave Fusions and Focus right now and jump into an Edge or Escape? The people making these decisions are a bunch of mo--ns. I'm sick of... — read more 

And I believe him! If Bill and Jim think they can replace ICE F150s with the Lightning then they have been hitting the peyote. Maybe Bill's face work is painful and he is on opi--ds. But the man isn't thinking straight. The rest of the family... — read more 

To a toxic work environment. Lots of management meetings this week discussing the new, competitive work environment. And they are getting rid of yearly performance reviews. Some new candor thing Tying comp to performance. It will be a free-for-all... — read more 

The For family owns all the companies buildings and a-lot, repeat a-lot of land between Dearborn and Ann arbor. Why doesn't " The Family " sell off some of this land to raise cash so bil can fo full steam ahead with the greening of the company? Next ... — read more 

Email just sent out Starting Friday, March 4, Ford facilities that are located in areas with a green or yellow status will no longer be required to wear masks while indoors CDC link provided shows Wayne County is green status

The first thing that came to my mind when I heard about the separation of ICE and EV business was whether both divisions would then be terribly understaffed given that people are quitting left and right? I don't understand the decisions of this... — read more 

Ford has so many problems, but I think the toxic and highly political culture, the constant fear of being laid off, and complete disregard for employee input or suggestions for improvement top the list. Just those three things are driving the record... — read more 

Did anyone listen to it?

Folks who are on ICE Team move fast and move far. Either learn new skills or get fired. Folks in Product Development once again will take the fall as if PD doesn’t produce any value to the company. Expected 5% cuts. Probably ford will build... — read more 

Sold for an undisclosed amount, certainly less than cost.

We need to distract people from our lackluster sales performance: Ford reported February U.S. vehicle sales that fell sharply from a year ago, with all vehicle types showing declines. Total sales dropped 20.9% to 129,273 vehicles, including a 25.5%... — read more 

There'll be layoffs that'll be directly related to this decision, mark my words. Ford Suspends Jo--t-Venture Operations in... — read more 

We are splitting the company in 3 (Blue, E and Pro). Kumar is saying that parts of the company tied to regional areas would have to keep being regional, but they are going to be split in Pro, E and Blue. So is more people needed to fill the newly... — read more 

Snarc here.....I do not see the point of moving blot and fat from one part of the company to the other. I can just see it now - they continue to hire in my part of Model E, while they are asking (according to the townhall playing now) for 3 billion... — read more 

Reorg being announced today (already in media) and at today's townhall. Yes, what we have all been waiting for - the "we have too many employees" involuntary layoffs spin the bottle game has begun! Have fun with it while it lasts!!

"Ford Motor Co on Wednesday will announce a reorganization under which its electric vehicle (EV) and internal-combustion engine (ICE) units will be run as separate businesses in a move to fast track growth in EVs, three people familiar with the plan... — read more