I just hit week five and already feel like this might drag on a while. Not feeling too hopeful at the moment but trying to stay focused. Just wondering if others are in the same boat.

With folks going back into the office, I wonder if Covid, flu, and colds, numbers increase?

Scene One: Tesla, 2018. Doug’s big debut! The Model 3 production ramp. Picture it: robots dancing, parts flying, Musk sleeping on the factory floor. Meanwhile, Doug’s like, “Uh, this automation thing… is hard.” Result? Elon yanks the wheel, drives... — read more 

How has Michigan’s economy historically depended on Ford, and what are the risks of relying too heavily on a single corporation? Could they be perceived to uphold a power that allows them to act recklessly?

Do you think these past few years, this company has been in a bad storm? Like karma? Or evil eye?

Anyone any idea? Did the skunk work team deliver any production model which ford is going to show to world on Aug 11? Looks like lot of other orgs will be redundant after that for sure

I was let go in 2023. I was pension eligible. I am currently working as a contract. How do I get hired back at Ford. I need a HR contact please-just to waive whatever requirement they have.

I personally am happy about the return to office mandate. I think it will be good and healthy to see and smell other colleagues every day of the week. The washrooms are usually a misma of P!ss and sh!t A mist of human excr-ment fills the air and will... — read more 

It’s not clocking to us that revenue without context can be as misleading as counting chips at a casino without looking at how much you bought in for. If a company spends unprecedented sums to chase that revenue, higher sales can coexist with... — read more 

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/01/ford-recalls-312k-vehicles-for-brake-assist-issue/

Just doing my coaching apprenticeship. I had to comment on feedback models. Just wrote this it's probably too much? Before commenting on Pendleton, I want to say something about my experience with feedback and in particular recent trends I've seen... — read more 

Yesterday live from the GTH Comedy Hour, where the hits keep on missing, accompanied by an audience of clapping sealions. Kumar jumps on stage and blames torque, yes, torque, for Ford’s quality issues. Then waves off 90 recalls like they’re vintage... — read more 

I don't expect any layoffs until Oct or November. The company expects a lot of a attrition from retirement quits due to the RTO mandate. Why would they do it any sooner and pay a severance to all those who are going to leave on their own?

Also the Nashville Service center is about to be sold for a new Franklin project that will make that building a shopping center, apartment complex, etc but Ford Credit won’t need much space anyway in the U.S. that is since most all jobs are in India... — read more 

Havent been here long but after 20% of my team got knocked off the last round of layoffs I didnt expect it to happen again so soon.

And making more RTO in Nashville

Waiting....

Farley explanation was absolutely id--tic. He had to reach out to other CEOs to get a feel for RTO. Then he follows that dousy of an answer with an absurd answer related to company culture. These executives are way out of touch with reality, and... — read more 

Anyone see how many people were posting #SayNoToRTO in the all hands chat this morning? I was shocked at just how many I saw. I think #SayNoToRTO should become a meme within the workforce.

looks like JF and DF are on the way out but they will soon be given the task to cleanup there own mess!! Yes , this massive cleanup should include all the silicon vally duds that that have brought along.. and many many michigan jobs,, Sept is going... — read more 

It sounds that their voices are shaking, both Billy and Sherry... Are they honest? Or just excited...

Mark your calendar!

time to stock up

Model E is running out of money. When will it end? OMG. If I owned a business that lose over $1b every 3 months, I would file for bankruptcy already.

Everyone that’s thinking we will get info during the townhall get ready to be disappointed. More lack of transparency and limited info will be shared with us.

Why not provide some flexibility at Ford? A 4 day 10 hour work week ilo 5 days at 8 hours per day? This way people can take of their personal stuff during the extra weekday off.

Business Case Study: Why the Schwinn Bicycle Company Fell Here are the leading factors identified explaining Schwinn’s downfall: Technological and Product Inertia Schwinn failed to embrace emerging bicycle technologies (lighter frames... — read more 

The decision has been made to not renew his contract, the company has been interviewing candidates since January. Internally the only two for consideration are Frick and Fields. Externally, it’s a a blend of big tech up and comers, various auto... — read more 

Everyone is expecting bad news from Ford today.

Everyone keeps telling me it hasn’t always been like this and it will change if you wait it out, but this place is wearing me down. I’m getting a lot of cool sht done that you can see in the numbers. I’m a product guy so even product people at other... — read more 

The culture is terrible, the quality is embarrassing, there is no direction, and our competition is eating our lunch. This guy does not inspire anyone.

MJ is in Ottawa, hour long meeting with all the LLs(LL3s - LL6s)? What’s going on?

Is it because of Trump? Ernest was good man, doing great things for the betterment of inclusion in this company that is filled with majority white California bros.

Due to preferable tax implications They will be wide-reaching but focused on FNV4 infotainment teams Enjoy!

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2025/07/28/ford-motor-takes-line-of-credit-amid-economic-uncertainty/85413747007/ "Ford spokesman Ian Thibodeau declined to provide specific reasons as to why Ford took out the line of credit, saying only... — read more 

This place is going down the drain. Tired of dealing with the incompetent folks in India, being underpaid and dealing with bureacracy. I have little to no repsect for any of the people I work it and its just a cesspool of mediocrity and stagnation... — read more 

Ford will cut 5% of the workforce. Hopefully those who are working from home will get the ax first. Coming here from another company, I was just wondering if this is true? Is Ford about to have major layoffs? I was considering a position but I'm not... — read more 

Anyone else getting that tingly spidey sense feeling a layoff round is coming to coincide with the RTO4 and the end the EV tax credit on 9-30. I feel something wicked is coming this way or major restructuring with Model e finally getting big... — read more 

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