Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Say GOODBYE to another failed investment

At $23 a share, this will leave a $300 million mark on the financials: Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co F.N has dissolved its stake in Velodyne Lidar Inc VLDR.O, a maker of sensors used in self-driving cars, according to a regulatory filing on... — read more 

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| 2071 views | | 2 replies (last February 16, 2021)
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Boo Hoo when Ford gets caught

Nice job Purchasing! Low prices at what cost to Ford. No accountability with management (HTT). WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's chief executive, Jim Farley, on Thursday publicly encouraged South Korea's chemicals and electric vehicle (EV)... — read more 

Used trucks now a priority?

Eye off the ball chasing used trucks. Watch Ram and Silverado capture more volume. Ford Motor Co. on Thursday launched Ford Blue Advantage, a new digital marketplace that will allow its dealers to list and sell certified used vehicles on a single... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 4 replies (last February 14, 2021)
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Another Faux Paux by Ford Purchasing

Stolen technology is always cheaper: SK Innovation Co.’s Korean-made batteries will be banned from the U.S. for 10 years, dealing a potential blow to efforts by Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG to ramp up production of electric vehicles. SK... — read more 

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| 1215 views | | 1 reply (February 11, 2021)
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Name Change

Tesla was previously called Tesla Motors. Kia just changed it's name from Kia Motors to Kia Corporation. Is it time for Ford to become Ford Company or Henry's Automobile Company.

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| 1100 views | | 4 replies (last February 11, 2021)
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CA dismisses Fuel Economy investigation

CA dismisses investigation on reported fuel economy. Here is our defense: Ford declined to comment on the lawsuit Friday but argues in court papers it should be dismissed, saying owners are "implausibly claiming that Ford had a duty to disclose the... — read more 

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| 1132 views | | 1 reply (February 7, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19ikoTxv

Another losing year

Ford lost $1.2 BILLION on revenue of $127 billion (down from $160 billion in 2018 and $143 billion in 2019. The loss would be worse, but there was $4.9 BILLION in "other revenue." The "Smart Mobility" group is responsible for losing almost $1... — read more 

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| 1860 views | | 4 replies (last February 12, 2021)
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Phew

Interesting detail. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/02/04/ford-china-zoyte-electric-vehicle/4385363001/

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Another zero return investment.

Ford terminated Zotye relationship today. From Oct 2017 press release: Ford Motor and China's Anhui Zotye Automobile have agreed to invest a combined $756 million to set up a 50-50 joint venture in China to build electric passenger vehicles, both... — read more 

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| 1180 views | | 2 replies (last February 5, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19fsYsuB

Can’t make money building cars.

Ford Motor Co. has designed and created clear N95 face masks so that hearing impaired people can read lips while protecting themselves from COVID-19, the company announced Tuesday. Another planned media distraction from what’s important, launch of... — read more 

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| 1345 views | | 2 replies (last February 2, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+19deunIb

What’s another billion lost

Ford investing $1B to add capacity for 32,000 addition units in S Africa. Don’t really see other car manufacturers rushing to this market. Another step closer to being Volkswagen’s truck brand. - Ford Motor Co will invest $1.05 billion in its... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 2 replies (last February 2, 2021)
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WERS

It looks like this site is generally frequented by IT types. Maybe there is even the occasional PD LL that browses here to find embers of possible rebellious ideas that need quelled before they grow. I have a question for our anonymous Ford family... — read more 

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| 3150 views | | 16 replies (last February 24, 2021)
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Thousands of UAW layoffs

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/28/ford-uaw-layoffs-plants-part-shortage/4289866001/ Doesn't hurt the laid off too bad, because they get almost full pay. However, if we aren't building and shipping the maximum number of... — read more 

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| 1860 views | | 1 reply (January 28, 2021)
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PRP?

I'm wondering if there will be any PRP's offered this year?

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| 1763 views | | 4 replies (last January 29, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+198sqp2E

Epic fails

After the problem with the F-150s what was the epic fail, I wonder what the next epic fail will be? Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t like that to happen, but the probability is high. Considering how this company is managed, how much employees and... — read more 

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| 1440 views | | 2 replies (last January 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+197NzuIe

How screwed is Ford in the next 2-3 years?

That's at least how long it will take for things to go back to normal, if even then. So I'm wondering just how screwed not just us, but all automakers are in the near future.

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| 1660 views | | 5 replies (last February 1, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+197ER5FR

Question

Do we have any idea when the next round of cuts will be?

Promoting from within gone. Talent is outside Ford.

DETROIT — Moray Callum, the man in charge of crafting some of Ford Motor Co.'s most memorable vehicles the past two decades, will retire as its vice president of design effective May 1, the company said Monday. Callum, 62, will be replaced by... — read more 

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| 1440 views | | 2 replies (last January 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+196nGKbK

F-150 2020 issues

https://www.cashcarsbuyer.com/2020-ford-f-150-problems/

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| 1210 views | | 4 replies (last January 28, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+196qnjWv

Ford Stock Price

How high will the Ford share price go? Is $20 achievable?

New IT FCG here: This is not what I was promised

Started in September 2020 in a business analyst role. I have not done anything beyond producing reports. My supervisor does not communicate expectations. I do not know what my other team members do. I heard some of these rotations can be either... — read more 

What can we say? Whoops, try again.

So embarrassing and another demonstration of our lack of ability to get things done right with our customers. Anyone else feeling like Pinocchio now? Seeing why no comment from the head shed. S. safety regulators are investigating complaints... — read more 

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| 1281 views | | 1 reply (January 22, 2021)
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Ford Quality vs Experienced Employees

Reading through so many topic threads, seems like Ford has a serious problem with their experienced employees. That they have abused and treated them so poorly, the "Ford Family" PR cache is a thin news veneer that hides the legions of employees... — read more 

Blame leaks on suppliers (of course)

My favorite line is “supplier partners.” Oxymoron like “jumbo shrimp.” Suppliers always the focus of blame at Ford; price, quality, warranty, timing, now leaks. While not naming specific models, Ford said Tuesday that "a number of these... — read more 

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| 1540 views | | 5 replies (last January 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+190KMpQj

Another reason customers luv us

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has rejected a request from Ford and Mazda to avoid recalling about 3 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.

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