This assumes no voluntary beforehand or a voluntary that's a non starter. I know the Involuntary policy states that's not allowed but anybody thinking of putting their hand up anyway to see what happens? Anybody so fed up with their job or not ... — read more 

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid models due to an issue with the engine crankshaft. The defect: in affected vehicles, the engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage. The... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/the-companies-taking-action-on-the-russia-ukraine-war-so-far-215851239.html

Returning the favor for the big chip investment by Joe B. Has nothing to do with building dependable cars and trucks. Ford’s efforts to become more environmentally friendly have been well documented in recent years. After recently launching a new... — read more 

What will Bill and HR do now?

RLT Capital, an investment management firm, published its fourth-quarter 2021 investor letter. Here are some extracts: "it’s the decidedly unsexy legacy operations that keep GM’s cash registers ringing in the here and now." "If you think all the... — read more 

In a recent message we got lectured about leaking content from Building Ford+ meetings. A direct result of the outrage following the meeting where the 54% vs 135% disparity was discussed. LOL Ridiculous. When there are unfair things discussed and... — read more 

I've been running the pension estimates over the past several years and I don't seen anything special that happens at 30 years. Is there something I'm missing? Am I on a different program than others? Is it just for union workers? I am a LLx... — read more 

How about that! Ford management and HR haven't messed up royal for a change this week and now we have nothing to comment on or rant about this weekend.

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021-2022 Ford Mustang models over an issue with the front passenger knee airbag. The defect: in affected vehicles, the front passenger knee airbag may have been produced with insufficient welds. The hazards:... — read more 

Seriously, what a waste of time for a low volume, high cost option. The refreshed 2022 Ford Expedition was revealed back in September with updated styling, the addition of the Expedition Timberline and Expedition Stealth Edition Performance Package... — read more 

Closed below $17 yesterday. After hours plummeted to below $16! Chris' cousin's one claim to fame is evaporating. Ah, but laying off a bunch of us will fix it right up. SMH

Question: Where's Joe Hinrichs? Jim Farley and Bill Ford Jr. are Slapd--ks!

Talking to the Wolfe Research, he “went on to acknowledge the company needs to make drastic changes to compete and win against rivals including Tesla.” “We have too many people. We have too much investment. We have too much complexity.” So, what... — read more 

Has anyone heard anything about transfers going to Blue Oval City & when they plan on starting the process? Was also wondering how well relocation works with Ford? I've heard they'll buy your house if it doesn't sell within 3 months, is this true? — read more 

I will start. Why the h*** are you in a train station with no train that runs through it, so thus it should be renamed?

I really hope that better days are coming for Ford and for us who work here, but chances are that it's a bumpy road ahead. Does anyone have something optimistic to say?

Hope his vehicle doesn’t get broken into like mine did last time I was in that area. Or maybe he rides a scooter.

I occasionally put my updated resume on some job boards for no particular reason, fully expecting it to be completely ignored. That was the truth until last month. I was contacted by two different companies and I am currently in the process of... — read more 

Anyone so disgruntled with the company right now that they hope Ford doesn’t place in the Daytona 500. I

This is from the Detroit Free Press today. Must be a subscriber to read it all but It is also available at MotorWorld.app here.... https://motorworld.app/ford-memo-outlines-plan-to-put-unvaccinated-workers-on-unpaid-leave/ The article says it is... — read more 

Which groups are providing the HTHD hot sauce? I'm needing some GSR spice.

Watch out - anyone working on legacy/ICE/ICE related parts will be in trouble. Many financial implications with this - similar to Visteon spin off??

In 2004, I didn’t give one lol. I emailed and said, “I’m not coming back.”

Lots on here related to salaried union during the 54% AICP debacle discussion. But the outcome proves that banding together without a union works too. The backlash and outcry were far and wide. You could argue that the reaction to the 54% AICP... — read more 

do we still have ll6's with zero reports?

Making 88k at ford 6 years exp all at ford with Bachelor’s degree. Am i good compared to you or falling behind?

It is really hard to understand why Ford's decision makers think it is cheaper to constantly bring in new people and train them than to try to retain people with experience by giving them adequate compensation. Will our leadership ever get their... — read more 

In all the noise around the bonus fiasco, lets forget the LL5+ who leaked the 135% story. I would like to salute the man/woman who had the courage of conviction to bring is out in the open, knowing fully well that things can come back and hurt... — read more 

Hires/fcgs might be diversity quota or people with skills are going elsewhere. I am not sure which it is but sometimes with all the dei cheerleading

GM employs 157,000 workers globally. Of the 98,000 in the U.S., 53,000 are salaried and 45,000 are hourly. Ford employs 183,000 workers worldwide. Of the 86,000 employees in the U.S., 30,000 are salaried and 56,000 are hourly. GM employees 23,000... — read more 

Are they still going with this? Anyone get 30 days unpaid leave?

Full Year 2021 Adjusted EBIT by area North America...$ 7,377 South America...$ (121) Europe..........$ (154) China...........$ (327) International Markets Group $ 622 Automotive Total..........$ 7,397 Mobility........$(1,030) Ford Credit.....$... — read more 

GM: 13% bonus plan * 200% (2021) = 26% of salary for grade 7b (Ford GSR8) Ford: 6% bonus plan * 108% (2021) = 6.48% of salary for GSR8 I am p--sed off.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/02/14/ford-workers-annual-bonus-formula-gm/6781497001/?gnt-cfr=1

I hope this will never happen because I think it would be a disaster for this company. I don’t understand why some think it’s a good idea?

Hypocrisy people. Hypocrisy.

If it varies by dept, the ones below 100% are the next to be laid off in March.

I am just curious if it is common for Ford retirees to go back to work after being retired, and if so why. Retirement must be a difficult time. I have been asked to give several retired ex-coworkers a reference this year. Their ages range from 62... — read more