We eat tariffs for breakfast. Henry Ford sought independence from suppliers by establishing a vertically integrated factory, the Ford River Rouge Plant, where raw materials were processed and finished vehicles were produced, all within Ford's... — read more
Did anyone ever divulge what the LL6 bonus target is now?
I'm a GSR8. I'm being pushed to apply to an LL6 position. Really not interested in management leases (I pay cash for my vehicles). So what is the bonus target for LL6. I don't want to ask my LL6.
Bad 1st quarter. Layoffs incoming
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2025/04/01/ford-march-first-quarter-sales-tariffs-donald-trump-f-series-trucks-retail/82754874007/ UAW jobs are protected. That means more salaried cuts.
Train Station is BF’s Ego Trip
BF’s ego wanted to leave a legacy… besides making Ford go bankrupt… so he spent billions on redoing the train station. Poor judgement, wasted resources, absolutely ridiculous.
How come my f150’s throttle lags?
Did any of you get fired for it yet? I want a car that is fully functional. I shouldn’t worry about problems from the jump.
$42M pulled from Michigan schools for pre-approved projects
At least 27 Michigan school districts risk losing up to $42 million in federal pandemic aid following a decision by Linda McMahon, the recently appointed U.S. Education Secretary, to rescind an extended spending deadline. In a letter sent Friday to... — read more
Haven't done any work in weeks; just been taking flights and traveling
No idea how leadership is this fast asleep. Im sure some folks have 2 or 3 other jobs while working at Ford
Another recall for 33k that can spontaneously combust!
Fire Or Rekindle Daily We su-k.
THINK about it.
So who is responsible for continuing poor and disastrous corporate performance once layoffs, retirements, resignations and terminations are completed? EXACTLY! Simple!
Ford 6.7 engine built in Mexico!!
Ford always selling out Americans!!! How much Billy and jimmy making again? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfWhrHvme80
Michigan had largest unemployment jump in nation as growth slows
Lansing — Michigan experienced the highest unemployment rate increase among all 50 states over the past year and currently ranks among the worst nationwide, according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The latest... — read more
Why is the next gen f150 being delayed?
Is it the tariffs or the architecture?
It's official! The UAW loves Trump's tarrifs!
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/uaw-praises-trump-auto-tariffs-44512927 Salaried can su-k it!
Trump pushes for auto loan interest deductions for U.S.-made models
President Donald Trump said U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is working on providing consumers with a tax deduction for interest paid on auto loans for vehicles made in the U.S. The sooner the better for Ford to shift any foreign production... — read more
So JF if sent the friendly tariff email out.
get ready folks. This is his excuse for upcoming firings, layoffs, or whatever you want to call it. He is trying to make it look like the higher tariffs will be the only reason for Ford failures which will mean employee cuts. We all know that the... — read more
80% of Ford products are assembled in USA
This is true. However, only 45% of the vehicle components are actually made in USA. 55% is made in other countries.
How is your soul?
Do you guys feel good?
Impact of Auto Tariffs on Car Prices, Layoffs, Inflation, Recession etc.,
If you are looking to buy a car this year will you buy before 25% auto tariffs go into effect next week? There may be ~10K increase on average per vehicle but not sure if this is temporary or would become permanent increase. This whole thing can lead... — read more
Saying I am checked out is an understatement; really have stopped caring, this place is trash
I just decline meetings or don't show up anymore. Feel like im slowly dying day by day dealing with the mediocrity here. Clueless business folks with no skills or idea what is going on. Bangalore folks have attitudes and don't really want to do any... — read more
My honest thoughts
Lots of consultancy-origin software “engineers”, some of them cannot even be called “software engineer” in tech companies. Management is political, both upper and lower; people are working on numbers that make upper leaders happy. People get promoted... — read more
Ford needs to pull out all the stops and aim for the stars for the mother of all recalls.
Something that comes to mind that few people will ever forget is witnessing a Ford vehicle’ motor dropping out of the vehicle chassis because the motor mount bolts were finger tighten, not torqued. This would be like Boeing 737 Max airplane doors... — read more
Chain of Command and 6 GSRs
Hearing more about Supervisors having chain of Command of at least 6 GSRs. Despite some directors reporting to other directors. Impression is manager is worried about cuts. Feeling a disturbance in the force.
WSJ: the Ford the executive, who was keeping track of verbal slip ups
The Ford Executive Who Documented Colleagues’ Verbal Slip-Ups Mike O’Brien kept a meticulous log of mixed metaphors and malaprops uttered in meetings over a decade; ‘too many cooks in the soup’ March 26, 2025 at 5:30 am ET... — read more
Billions brother
In 2023, Ford projected a $3 billion pre-tax loss for its Model e EV unit, on top of a cumulative $2.1 billion loss in 2022 and $900 million loss in 2021. That totals roughly $6 billion lost on EVs from 2021–2023. Ford’s Model e segment had about a... — read more
Mediocrity is pervasive; stay if you want to degrade your skills and career
Only working until 12 pm est now days; checked out and don’t really care. I have tried and tried to work on interesting projects. My views and ideas fall on deaf ears; no one here gives a ** and just wants to be mediocre and not do any actual... — read more
Ford to cut the dividend! We all saw this coming!
https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/03/25/ford-will-cut-its-dividend/ "The Wall Street Journal says Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) will cut its dividend. The paper’s view is that the car company won’t have a choice: “The question isn’t so much whether... — read more
Ford Shifting 20% of Its Production Back to US Strategy - MFGA - Sooner the Better
Ford is assembling more vehicles in the US than any other manufacturer, with nearly 80% of the vehicles it sells in the US being assembled domestically, and employing the most hourly manufacturing workers. The Ford strategy to align with America... — read more
What does ford make lately?
Im told by a friend that ford doesnt make cars anymore and they gave up on ev (global competition wise) due to china. I heard ford focus was on the trucks but they also said the f150 or whatever isnt number one anymore. Whats left? Or did they... — read more
Carrot for promo to LL6?
If GSR 8 is about mid range how much promo money to LL6 ? For LL6 positions at Ford Motor Company, the salary range typically falls between $102,600 and $193,800 annually and GSR range appears to be about same.
Recent Remote Worker Performance Review Bias
Are remote workers now subject to a negative PR bias?
Ford is secure — don’t worry all
The culture at ford is built on zero trust architecture. Where nobody trusts anyone! CYA
Ford has been moving jobs to other countries since 2000.
They have just been doing at a much faster pace in the last 10 years and super fast in the last 5 years. They won’t bring most of those jobs back since most of them are white collar jobs. As for the manufacturing jobs, I don’t know. They are... — read more
Ford selling out Americans!
Ford jobs are going to Brazil, Mexico, India and H1B's!!!
Subscriptions
Do we really hire people who are from services that sell subscriptions thinking the people that manage an already existing process are the key to the catalyst that starts it all? How fu--ing stupid is fords leadership. Who was the genius behind this... — read more
What car did Apple release under Doug field
Or did we hire a failure
America First Tariff Avoidance - What Ford Production Can Be Brought Back To The US?
To maintain profitability, what is on the table? Beyond the tariff avoidance, Ford stock would rise with an America First Ford strategy announcement. Ford would get a lot of positive press supporting American labor. Americans are more patriotic... — read more
Ford made me realize we are washed
Thank you for helping me lose faith in everything around me We are doomed. Beyond this one company
Hyundai and Honda Making American Manifacturing Ammouncements But No Ford
How come we haven’t seen the push to move Ford Manufacturing to the US to avoid tariffs? Our vehicles must come back home if we intend to sell in the US market. I hope Jim and Bill get onboard quickly with the America First policies.