Enjoy the break and remind yourself of what’s really important. Jobs come and go but your beliefs, friends, family and self worth are yours to keep and hold close. Wishing you a peaceful holiday break and health and prosperity in the new year. ... — read more 

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/2019/12/22/ford-recalls-more-than-600k-vehicles-for-braking-issue/ unreal that these seem to be coming out monthly if not more frequently.

Watch your bank account closely. Ford debited my account almost $2000 for COBRA without warning. Initially I didn’t understand why this happened because I had not enrolled in their medical coverage. As with all things that involve NESC, there were... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-bob-quinn-bringing-back/2677346001/ The article is about the Lions, but the Ford family philosophy remains the same. The third paragraph says it all.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/12/17/ford-bronco-ranger-autonomous-electric-vehicles-wayne-dearborn-investment-jobs-michigan-incentives/2675005001/

Imagine my surprise when I saw an unexpected debit charge of $1775 for Ford insurance. I was SRD'd in May and declined their medical benefits because I was eligible for Medicare. We learned during open enrollment that Ford Retiree medical... — read more 

UAW Plant Level

This post from @Zg1y0lX-1ahn summarizes the Ford worker dilemma. I am not the same demographic, but feel the same. There is no good path for technical workers. There were a few in my area. Not the best, but not the worst, however I would not... — read more 

The billions of dollars being wasted on these bad business ideas is astounding. This could be shareholder dividends or employee bonuses instead of thrown to the wind. Anybody know if these people are still employed, working to lose even more money? — read more 

https://www.clickondetroit.com/consumer/help-me-hank/2019/12/06/ford-recalls-262k-pickups-tailgates-can-open-unexpectedly/

Well, I guess that FoMoCo's trouble are over now, with such brilliant thinking. So revolutionary that I'm surprised Hackett didn't think of it himself!!! Surely that must be the benefit of attracting external tech (or furniture) leaders who will... — read more 

Yet another article outlining the potential cost of the faulty transmissions. The user comments reinforce the fact that this is a huge problem for Ford. Does anyone know if the upper level managers responsible for this were part of... — read more 

So the much ballyhooed Ford GoRide patient transportation system was developed, expanded to five cities, then shut down six months later. How many $millions would you guess were wasted on this?

Getting more bad press on transmissions failing around 75k miles. Looks like too much cost cutting and/or lack of solid engineering for our SUV's. Expect greater incentives necessary to move... — read more 

For everyone SRD with COBRA who participated in open enrollment. Check your benefits you may find you are not covered for December but are covered starting 1-1-20. Also end date of COBRA coverage incorrect. Happened to several people, so verify... — read more 

https://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2019/11/29

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/78000-2019-ford-rangers-recalled-for-safety-issue/ar-BBXjPz6

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2019/11/19/ford-uaw-contract-negotiator-bill-dirksen/4237042002/

Take a look at other automakers on this forum before you decide to apply anywhere. It's more than clear that too many are going through the same process as Ford. You might find yourself in even more trouble than here if you are not careful... — read more 

Do you predict that there will be Ford Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

I feel like the Mustang brand is diminished buy attaching it to something as pedestrian as a midsize cross over. This could have been an opportunity to introduce a new brand name that could serve as a Halo for future EV development. It looks like a... — read more 

https://www.edmunds.com/industry/press/gm-ford-sacrifice-loyal-buyers-by-abandoning-small-cars-edmunds-report-reveals.html Basically, people trading in their Ford sedans are choosing to stay with small cars and are simply going to a competitor... — read more 

Hope Ford will be ready https://www.motor1.com/news/382384/gm-boss-sedans-popular-again/

The latest F150 recall just reinforces how messed up the company really is.

https://jalopnik.com/ford-and-gms-decision-to-abandon-small-cars-is-already-1839858417

For example, the Fusion looks pretty much the same as it did back in 2012, which was during Obama's first term in office by the way. What's going on? How can we be expected to compete with such dated looking vehicles? Thoughts?

Now in 2020 the 2 health insurance plans offered are as follows: PPO 3600 +HSA You only/ You + family (spouse + children) $215/$430 and deductible for In-network (You only/You + family) $3,600/$7,200 Until the 7200 deductible is met NOTHING... — read more 

Ford Motor Company has a long-standing history (50+ years) of providing salaried retiree's equivalent if not identical health care benefits as per the full-time salaried employees. This practice was continued through several extremely difficult... — read more 

If anyone has recently applied at Ford for a direct position, you may have noticed that they now REQUIRE entering your year of graduation from High School. Of the 25 companies that I have applied to, no one else asked anything about High School. My... — read more 

I’m curious how people who are still there feel about the promotions.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2019/11/06/ford-fiesta-focus-transmission-lawsuit-dps-6/2506025001/ This continues to be a huge risk for Ford. Not just in the cost of settling the suits but in lost customers.

The people in this group have added zero to revenue or potential revenue, but spend a lot of time and money flying around the world and staying in expensive hotels while accomplishing NOTHING. When will the Board wake up and get rid of Hackett and... — read more 

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29675190/ford-wont-cut-any-jobs-under-new-tentative-uaw-contract/

Anyone have info on Flat Rock? The electric vehicle promised in 2023 is going to Ohio.... Not sure how they can stay open.... They are already down to 1 shift. Obviously there will be more cuts to come!

Proposed closure of Romeo Engine Plant:... — read more 

The Fairlane concept came out of discussions Richard Parry-Jones had with Ralph Lauren on American luxury. This took place in the Hamptons. Ralph Lauren said a remake of the Woody wagon would sell. A lot of effort was spent by marketing teams on... — read more 

A Good Sign indeed. Everything is getting back to the "norm".

This group is a waste of money. Build quality vehicles that people can afford to buy.

any negative or adverse impact - any risks for it? thoughts?