I would Bring back the Fusion or Taurus or something similar. Bring back a 7 seater family vehicle. Make them fuel economical with an Ecoboost engine. Have a Hybrid option available for the both. Watch them sell.

now that the dream is over.

Can someone remind me of the announcement to produce 5 million ev per year? Was this back in 2021? JF was challenging us to get ready for this plan. How things change in just 3 years! How many billions did we lose in those 3 years. 15B? 20B?

I don't know a single person who feels relaxed and doesn't believe that the next round of layoffs is just around the corner. The management is happy to keep everything in limbo because they know some people will leave as they can't take all the... — read more 

Honest answer should be: Always expect them. You can stay at Ford as long as they will have you if that is your plan. Does it make sense to disrupt a decent paying situation and leave because of the "fear" of something? Likely not. If a time... — read more 

what happened? what was said?

Ford changes EV plans, will delay pickup truck, axe three-row SUV - https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-plans-new-low-cost-ev-pickup-truck-launching-2027-2024-08-21/

That meeting seemed more informational. Wondering if we should still expect layoffs.

See what kind of turnout you can get for such a meeting. So when you spring the real layoff meeting on folks they don't expect it. They think they are slick but they are so predictable.

We hop on the latest trends always...AVs, EVs, digital, etc and whenever we get to a point where things seem like it's taking "longer than it should" we get cold feet and bail. This is why we need the Feds to ban imports just so we can save face.

They're giving this cr-ppy leadership exactly what they want. I can't understand why people would leave on their own knowing that there's always a high possibility of layoffs. That's like leaving thousands of dollars on the table. Be more patient... — read more 

Short, Ominous Ford meeting tomorrow. No clue what it's about, but I have a bad feeling about this. GM just laid off 1,000 engineers and didn't bat an eye. Ford canceling and shrinking most EV programs: Oakville : EV car Replaced by... — read more 

Who is Lisa and why would she be included in the meeting. What significance does she have related to lay offs ?

Not me, for sure.

Anyone know what that’s about?

This week it was GM, next week or month it'll be us. It always happens, no exceptions.

RTO will be full-time (5 days a week in office). If you aren't in SE Michigan you will be required to relocate. The result of this will determine the size of the layoff at end of 1st quarter beginning of 2nd quarter of next year. Note: This... — read more 

Are you able to transfer files off your laptop or email? Do they offer severance? Any remote or in-person examples? Just want to understand the process. TIA

And Ford Credit. Lots of long meetings today in multiple depts. Preparing for the worst.

In an email sent to GM salaried employees Monday that was obtained by the Detroit Free Press, Baris Cetinok said as GM faces increased competition in the U.S. and abroad, it must shift resources to its highest-priority work and simplify team... — read more 

Lets all face the reality in the mirror; if you were good at your job, you wouldn't be working here. I took working at Ford as I was desperate and in a place of vulnerability and looking back it has been the worst decision ive made in my career. .. — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/gm-lays-off-more-than-1000-salaried-software-and-services-employees.html

It’s coming to Ford soon… From today’s Detroit News: General Motors Co. is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees in its software and services division globally, according to a source familiar with the matter, including about 600 employees... — read more 

Customer Service Dept was told this past week shift changes will start sept 1st, no more Saturday overtime for U.S. workers only for Mexico reps. U. S. CSC reps will now get rotating day off in the week if they work a Saturday. Mexico also getting... — read more 

Beater Car Benefits: It’s outright cheap. One of the greatest benefits from buying a beater car is that it’s cheap. Most of them go below $2,500. It can be bought in cash so it helps avoid any sorts of car payments or loans. No car payments... — read more 

Ford Motor (F.NaE) has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is recalling Explorer SUVs equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility package over fire concerns related to engine failure, the regulator said... — read more 

What waste of time and energy on this bullsh-t performance??? . Hope the objectives don’t change at the end of the year.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

Now just look at what all of these people are saying.

Just a matter of time I’m sure. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-car-industry-layoffs-a-warning-to-ford-and-gm/ar-AA1oz7CI?ocid=socialshare&pc=LCTS&cvid=6cc1cff20da54d8792642405f9214f47&ei=63

I saw a bunch of new posts on LinkedIn that Ford had let go of a bunch of people in the Customer Experience area. Anyone know any more about this?

https://www.autoweek.com/news/a61532276/mandatory-speed-limiters-europe-cars/ TL;DR Cars have been able to figure out when they're speeding for a while, thanks to GPS as well as traffic sign recognition, and they've also been able to pump the... — read more 

They make us look like Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award winners. They even left astronauts stranded in space!

All EV’s are a potential fire hazard. My new home owners insurance asked if I parked an EV in the garage or owned E bikes, scooters, golf carts, etc. Wonder why when one can do... — read more 

Motor Company and Ford Credit.

Wondering where they meet. Is it on the top floor of the WHQ?

Maybe you like Scotty better now. https://youtu.be/oI_m-GNdwnI?si=OxlITQmEgVhpPT6l

Stellantis now. https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/stellantis-job-cuts-2450-lose-their-jobs-michigan