https://datahub.transportation.gov/stories/s/NHTSA-Recalls-by-Manufacturer/38mw-dp8u/

Based on your observations, were these employees understandably let go due to performance reasons or was it just a general cut? Did any of the cuts surprise you? I happened to have gotten cut, as a full timer. In the past, others would get let go... — read more 

Will be cut heavily over the course of the next month. Just too many people and that project is dead so the weight will be cut. LL4s and LL5s shared with us this morning that cuts will be made gradually starting in August and will be focused on the... — read more 

Anyone know the number of H1B's at Ford present and future?

"Hey, does anyone have the clips from the GTM where Bill Ford or any other execs said something along the lines of 'we're never going back to working that way'—referring to being in the office full-time? Also, anything they said encouraging folks... — read more 

Is there such a thing at Ford?

There is a bit of chatter internally at the LL4 plus level around Jim not getting a contract renewal and that his retirement is imminent. They are stress testing another executive I won’t name by giving them multiple departments to manage. Most are... — read more 

When was the last time anyone has said.... "that person deserved that promotion, has the right mixture of technical and leadership skills and was the best choice" ?

Mainly those who worked on the defunct FNV4 Enjoy your summer!

Will be seeing that on our ignoramus leadership PRs as their major 2025 achievement. Think quality is bad now, wait until til the product that is being worked on now hits the market. We can all point back to this nonsense and how swiping badges and... — read more 

Received email from head of product that do not come to office on Monday and Tuesday, as there will be structural changes. Any idea who might be affected.

What is wrong with this vehicle? Why are they offering so much incentive? Is it worth buying even with such deep discount? Will this deep price cut and profit cut lead to more FORD LAYOFFS?

JB's Tech Meeting Feb 9th 6,000 TVM changes implemented per year 4,000 did not provide a net savings One 30c TVM project led to a $5m recall If you want to know why Ford is leading the industry in recalls in 2024 and 2025, a large part is caused... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/happy-on-the-job-your-age-could-be-why-150004202.html

Pros: • More opportunities for face-to-face collaboration with nearby team members • actually work LESS as clearer boundaries between work and home are established • Potential reduction in low performing team members, as those milking the system... — read more 

I’ve wanted to leave for a while but postponed it because the arrangement was acceptable. With RTO, that’s no longer the case. There are other companies, other opportunities, and change is often good for personal growth. Ford has become stale... — read more 

Here’s the news, from Farley himself. He expects 50% of Ford salary employees will be laid off.

Ford’s 4-day in-office mandate isn’t just about presence—it’s about control. It signals a shift toward a Panopticon Culture, where employees feel constantly watched. Trust is replaced with surveillance. This is how you create an Authoritarian... — read more 

I pulled 2 years of workforce data from 9 major companies. At Intel: 3 out of every 4 engineering roles no longer exist At Microsoft: 7 out of 10 managers have been scrubbed from the org At Ford: nearly 9 out of 10 senior staff roles are... — read more 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/buying/us-car-market-bankrupting-americans-and-it-ll-only-get-worse-how-to-save-thousands-if-you-want-to-buy-a-car/ar-AA1HYHtN?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=8c7f63fc55cc40fba2457e4d7e152dc3&ei=127

Does anyone know if there is a time frame requirement for badge swipes? Say if I go to the suppliers in the morning, then go to the office in the afternoon. Does that badge swipe in the afternoon count?

I bought a Ford back in year 2000. That was the first and the last Ford that I owned.

With roughly ~8k layoffs incoming by summer's end, today is the last 4th of July many of us will be employed here. Ironically, many of us that hate the idea of 4 days a week in the office won't ever have to RTO. We don't know exactly when but we do... — read more 

It has been observed that the FNA teams, despite the previous expectation to return to the office at least three days per week, have in practice not adhered to this guideline. Now, with a revised directive requesting office presence for four days... — read more 

The air quality in the offices is really bad. Will the company be providing air purifiers? I reached out to HR but they haven't responded yet. Also the toilets are a concern for many - the seats and handles are usually smeared with human waste.

Super Duty truck would lose all brake function, as the brake pedal would no longer be, in effect, connected to the brake booster that operates the hydraulic brake system.

Bout to get hammered.

Enjoy your 4 day drive into work starting Sept 1st, su-kers!!

🤣 https://fordauthority.com/2025/07/ford-ceo-jim-farley-ai-will-replace-half-of-all-white-collar-workers/ The guy wants to be Elon so bad. But he's a dimwit. Bill, come on, fire this joker.

https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/ford-ceo-has-a-massive-insult-for-elon-musk

Layoffs in disguise. Ford is dying with recalls and can't turn a profit. Layoffs signal maker weakness and spook shareholders. Having people leave voluntarily hides what's really going on. Upper management is clueless on how modern workforce... — read more 

I'd be glad to hear oposing view. I am sure most will concur with me on this but I am really curious to hear if anyone has a different view. Ideally, we'd want to hear from older folks or folks who are high up but I also know they tend not to write... — read more 

“It’s the most humbling thing I’ve ever seen,” Farley said, speaking of his trips to China at the Aspen Ideas Summit on Friday. During an interview with the journalist Walter Isaacson, Farley said he’s been to China six or seven times in the past... — read more 

Anyone been inside the Hub? Just curious what the general work spaces look like? Cubes or 1 long desk with several stations (like a call center)? Thx

...comments on company status. None are... — read more 

Allegedly, a number of Ford Product Development Directors were let go today. Any truth to this or more details ?

Jimmy... — read more 

Do you have one? I do. ... Her favorite one: "just curiou - was there a reason you thought that approach would work?"

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Studies have shown again and again that fear shuts down innovation, but here we are, using threats and calling it motivation. The top talent are the ones walking out first, and what’s left are the ones too afraid to say a word. Nice work, leadership... — read more