How is it even legal to lay people off just a few years shy of retirement? That screams age discrimination and yet Ford keeps doing it. Are they so confident that nobody will bother to sue them so they just keep doing the same rotten thing over and... — read more 

Nothing particularly new, but an interesting recap on the situation... FORD’S POWERSHIFT DEBACLE https://hackaday.com/2020/06/03/fords-powershift-debacle/

The car industry now: Could Ford follow GM out of Europe? https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/car-industry-now-could-ford-follow-gm-out-europe

Any news?

My agency friends are being laid off and others have taken 30% pay cut. Why? Why does not ford considering taking 5% of my salary and try to keep them on job? Is this ONE FORD ONE TEAM? I feel appalled when a person who gave 10 years of his service... — read more 

https://thebrakereport.com/ford-recalls-certain-2020-mustangs-for-adas-issues/ How do we put product like this on the road? Oh, lets blame the vendor!

To make Wall Street think we are not going to continue losing $5 Billion per quarter, there will have to be major cuts announced by the end of June. Programs, projects and people will have to go, as what is happening is unsustainable. Sad.

Moody’s downgraded Ford to the highest junk rating, Ba1

Most people believe that bankruptcy represents rock bottom, but I disagree. I believe that bankruptcy is the vehicle that allows you to recover from rock bottom. If you are suffering from a financial meltdown, and you do not have a clear path out of... — read more 

Stung by Coronavirus, Ford Bolsters Dwindling Cash Reserves by Issuing $8B in New Debt

Calculation of Ford probability of bankruptcy is based on Altman Z-Score and Piotroski F-Score, but not limited to these measures. To be applied to a broader range of industries and markets, we use several other techniques to enhance the accuracy of... — read more 

Oh dear.....

I do like the message of Ford's recent advertising, it's essentially made by America and built in America campaign. While I believe in that, 75% of the market does not. They're going to buy what is the best value for them, and only trust a company... — read more 

long lived mobility!!! We're not going anywhere. So quit crying about it.

Some of the best data scientists in the world. ~Ex-FANG analyst

Sounds like Ford AV strategy is all over the place. Not sure where they are going, use cases, etc. All Mobility groups at risk.

No China business case Definitely none in United States Board to begin review at their regular monthly meeting tomorrow

I thought it was optional whether or not to go back in the office for engineering? (In response to previous poster).

Noticed that Ford deployed some powerful piece of software to our machines called "EnCase Enterprise Agent". You can do your own research from here. Is there anything known Ford was using collected data in the past to find a reason for laying of... — read more 

How were some of you guys first day back in the office today?

"Many are heralding the end of the open-plan workplace and the return of small, private offices" https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200514-how-the-post-pandemic-office-will-change

Could this guy have played it any better? He gets fed up and is ready to move on...avoids the entire Coronavirus nightmare and will probably be a CEO somewhere major within the year. Amazing play. Damn do I miss him. :(

https://www.thebalance.com/what-happens-to-stock-when-company-files-bankruptcy-3141358 When a company goes bankrupt, what happens to investors holding its stock or bonds? Is buying the stock of a bankrupt company a good idea? The bottom line is... — read more 

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/vw-ford-forge-ahead-technology-sharing-save-costs It starts here. Why have the dual relationship with Rivian and VW? With stock prices in the tank, perfect opportunity to add the Ford truck line to fill... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gms-cruise-autonomous-car-unit-201600588.html

Henry Ford III will bankrupt FORD.FORD will disappear in 2020.No more cash in bank account!

Anyone know what groups in Ford have gotten pay cuts? A few weeks ago I heard Purchasing and Marketing/Sales got 20%.

Worth watching it so far? Any question answered or only videos being played?

https://www.autonews.com/executives/henry-ford-iii-rising-top-dynasty-facing-crisis

Now that agency has a reduction in pay, what’s next? I’d rather have a heads up. My experience has been agency is the first to go in a recession. Has anyone heard of this happening?

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2020/05/12/general-motors-toyota-diversityinc-top-50/3109016001/ Ford needs to fire Bill Ford, Hackett and Farley, spend the millions of dollars we are wasting on them begging Mary Barra to come fix this mess... — read more 

Just got email from contracting service that ford is opening back office work soon. What’s the point? On the other hand, my manager said Ford was considering WFH indefinitely until further notice. Will you guys be happy to go back to the office?

Just got email from contracting service that ford is opening back office work soon. What’s the point? On the other hand, my manager said Ford was considering WFH indefinitely until further notice. Will you guys be happy to go back to the office?

I have seen so much money and talent squandered by Ford management. Every reorg they expand their ranks. First, Let’s Fire All the Managers, Harvard Business Review Management is the least efficient activity in your organization. Think of... — read more 

Does this depend on manager discretion? Or does HR have deciding power?