How do internal transfers work at Ford? If I move to a different team but stay at the same level, should I expect a salary increase?
Big Layoffs in California
The team in Dearborn apparently held a meeting and believe that everything being done in California is mere smoke and mirrors, a dog and pony show. They have also questioned the cost-value relationship of skunkworks. Recently, some consultants... — read more
Big layoff coming in may
Ford management is planning big layoff in Ottawa soon, Most of ce xxxx work and new platform work are moving to lang island. All remote and disgruntled employee be prepared for another big layoff. Don’t feel disheartened if you are in the list. It’s... — read more
Agency Rto
When are agency folks expected to RTO ? Is it mandatory?
Used car prices hit highest levels since 2023 and could push higher as inventory shrinks
Ford would be smart to get into this market. Ford could go to junk yards all over the country with car haulers and pull Ford beaters out, even the wrecked ones with bent frames. This would be Ford junk like Pintos, Mavericks and all other junk cars... — read more
$6 Chicken
I currently live on $5 chickens, but I’m moving to the hub and I’m considering paying the extra dollar for the work chicken. Does anyone have an ingredient list? I prefer eating clean and hope this will reduce my trips to the store. I’m particularly... — read more
There’s trouble coming
When Ford issues press releases like this and the Freep publishes them as “news” and doesn’t put them behind the paywall something bad is brewing. When Ford is sending out all kinds of happy press releases it’s a warning... — read more
President Trump said “NO!”
Bill and Farley are reduced to begging… Ford Motor and other U.S. automakers have asked for relief from aluminum tariffs after fires at a major American factory created supply bottlenecks for vehicles, though the Trump administration so far has... — read more
Return To Office Abuse Fix!
How can there be this many slackers still taking advantage of wfh? I hope the next series of cuts is purely for those that are not following policy. If management is serious about RTO, they should use their data to cleanly broom the folks that... — read more
Oil Price, European Rationing, and WFH
Does anyone else think with the price of oil being pegged above $100 a barrel for the foreseeable future, ongoing bo----g campaigns of oil infrastructure, and Europe already rationing oil / encouraging as little travel as possible that we might see a... — read more
Question on offer
I was offered a LL6, and was told the pay is once a month? Is that true? Seems like an odd thing to have in 2026. Some light research suggests non management is paid semi monthly. Not that I can’t manage my money it just seems strange - anyone... — read more
Hearing rumblings of a layoff on 4/13 for those not meeting the RTO mandate
Got this on good authority. I've been under the 4 days a week RTO since they went to it. 3 days was all I was willing to do. Have a friend in an high place that warned me of a layoff on Monday for anyone that hasn't complied. I need my job.
Happy Easter
Wishing everyone a very happy Easter. While we all take pride in our careers and the work we do, it’s worth remembering that the most meaningful parts of life don’t come from our jobs or workplaces; they come from home. Family (real family), faith... — read more
What's with being stingy with info?
Some people treat information like it’s their personal property. If you need anything, you have to go through them, and they decide how much you get and when. It creates unnecessary bottlenecks in day-to-day work and just slows everything down. I... — read more
Anyone have Thoughts on Required 3 Exams Training
I hear they are hard and only 3 tries before locked out. How beneficial are they in your work?
Feel like a loser getting laid off
I kept asking how I was doing despite having 1 bad mid year and now I just got let go. They just kept quiet for no reason and then told me its over.
Anyone else have Ford Secure fail to summon police
When new vehicle covered by the free subscription service was stolen
Welcome Back to the Bigtop!
🎪 Step Right Up: The Traveling Fad Circus 🎪 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back— where the lions are tired, the tricks are recycled, and the real spectacle… is management chasing whatever just left town. First act! The EV extravaganza! Wall Street... — read more
Company Car question
Does anyone know the process for a company car that’s been impounded as part of an investigation? I am assuming it will be kept as evidence in a trial yet to be scheduled. I don’t believe the state crime lab will be through their investigation... — read more
Recalls everywhere
Junk cars with junk parts Recalls everywhere But the guys in coats and suits are happy making their bonuses blaming others.. Only a fool will buy the evs here
Should I use up my vacation days before leaving Ford?
For those who left Ford voluntarily, how was the vacation days processed when you leave? If you have earned vacation days that were not used, did you get paid for those days in your last paycheck? If I use up all my vacation days will those days be... — read more
Operation Deadwood has started.
Selective long term low performers are being terminated.
Don’t worry, Farley got his bonus…
From the Detroit News: Ford Motor Co. reported the value of CEO Jim Farley's 2025 compensation package as $27.5 million - up11% from 2024's $24.9 million. The total package that Farley, 63, earned in 2025 included an unchanged base salary of $1.7... — read more
Farley got his high compensation
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2026/03/27/ford-ceo-jim-farley-compensation-salary-2025/89345220007/?tbref=hp How much billion$ was wasted again? I lost count.
Span of Control
Does anyone remember during smart redesign there was a push to make all supervisors have 6 or more employees? What happened to that? I see so many supervisors with two, three and even one employee.
Why do ford employees post on here about pay and bonuses??
This is about layoffs not ford support hotline. Used to a be a reliable site but like anything ford employees touch it turns into a failure
Didnt get paid today
Usually it seems to happen on thursdays before 1st of the month; anyone else in same boat?
Wage theft missing bonus
Very clear sign of violation I see clearly in the separation documents it is written as eligible for bonus for the tile I worked. Such a cr-p Anyone here can share the info with media
Individual bonus target percent question
Is this percentage often adjusted to hit a certain dollar amount based on where you are in salary range or is it strictly tied to rating (met etc)?
More promotions
More promotions https://fordauthority.com/2026/03/ford-gets-new-executive-director-of-global-manufacturing-engineering/ Ford has faced its fair share of very public quality issues over the past few years, which prompted the automaker to make quite a... — read more
Ford - Avoid at All Costs
I worked here for five years, straight out of college, at the time I thought it was normal. Then I moved on to a competitor, and later a supplier. Ford was the worst of the bunch—terribly hostile relationships. I’m hearing from friends at Ford... — read more
Check in: anyone receive bonus by mail?
Did anyone who left company last year receive a prorated bonus check by mail? Just checking if my management is just petty or if there was a new policy in place sc--wing people over yet again.
Noticed a silver fort download in my software files that was put ther after pip this month.
Won’t install till after 3 pm 3-26-24. Would this be the cutoff button for when they terminate me?
Voluntary Offer
Someone said there were rumors of a voluntary buyout, any truth to this? Timing?
Customer service cuts are not done yet. Have to make sure that the New Mexico teams are ready to
Replace the U.S. reps.
I'd be okay with being on the next list
I've been trying to leave for a while, but I always chicken out. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if they made the decision for me. I have some backup to bridge me over until I find something else. I just can't do this job anymore. I've reached that... — read more
April cuts
What's the latest on potential April cuts? Is it coming or not?
Layoff Information
I’ve heard a lot about hiring and firing practices at this company. I’m trying to figure out which divisions are involved in these practices. I haven’t personally witnessed any layoffs, but I believe they are. I know of one division in particular... — read more
No bonus, but a bill
So I voluntarily left in November. No bonus payment for me. Instead I received a bill to pay for a couple of days of management lease they forgot to deduct from my last payroll. Fantastic.