Latest Cars.com on Ford EV's: Lightning 1884 Available with pricing from $113,264 - $56,191 Mach-E 7140 Available with pricing from $87,990 - $41,795 These were all undelivered customer ordered vehicles. Looks like we need to find more affluent... — read more 

"We would appreciate it if everyone would please respect our privacy while we manage these difficult circumstances as a family.” https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/07/12/franck-louis-victor-wife-soo-kim-domestic-charges/70404590007/ — read more 

https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-electric-vehicle-inventory-problem-trying-to-beat-tesla-2023-7

I’m guessing by the end of next week.

Hearing lot about advanced PD townhall. When is it and what is the agenda?

Yes, EVs might be better for the environment and the future, but that doesn't change the fact that people are not ready to make the switch yet. There is a small subset of people who are already driving EVs, a small group that is now getting into it... — read more 

Report: Top Ford exec faces felony charges after domestic dispute involving $10,000 purses Phoebe Wall Howard Matthew Dolan Aberdeen News Franck Louis-Victor, an executive who joined Ford in 2021 from Renault, was arrested on Saturday at his home in... — read more 

Wow! https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/07/11/ford-ceo-accused-of-trying-to-set-10000-handbags-on-fire-during-dispute-at-oakland-county-home/

How about Toyota and Honda? Seems to be a Ford thing....

OP last week predicted more to come and was right. The Ford EcoBoost family of engines – particularly those from the early years – have faced their fair share of issues, many of which are related to coolant intrusion. This is caused by some engines’... — read more 

I miss the continuity with the original engineering teams.

It is quite understandable why many people have lost optimism and hope. On the other hand, I can't believe that no one has any positive expectations for the future of this company anymore?

What a disappointment

Can Ford Credit employees join the UAW? If so, how?

This story shows the difference between how Farley thinks and what is actually going on: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2023/07/10/uaw-negotiations-strike-ford-ceo-jim-farley-worker-pay/70394688007/

When we have the sword of getting chopped against our neck every week? Management just lies and even if we devoted 25 hours a day, theres no sense of any stability

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/new-twist-nimby-no-factory-my-backyard-2023-07-10/

Don't believe a word Jim Farley says. This is evidence he is gas lighting shareholders. From August, China is to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, two critical elements for making semiconductor chips. With China dominating the supply of... — read more 

They are just saying to brush off losing 25% of your co workers and "be focused"

Which is a good company to explore for that please? Thanks

If you were to be laid off next, would you be able to find a role making close to what you were making here?

Is he just BSing me? Should I seriously start applying and have an offer before what it looks like is September(?) when the next round is happening.

Afraid of a mass exodus followed by a mass retirement?

https://fordauthority.com/2023/07/another-ford-explorer-subframe-class-action-lawsuit-filed/amp/. It's just recall after recall and lawsuit after lawsuit.. Ford is literally nosediving and recovery is nowhere in sight

E taking another job just as a back up?

I was 7 months shy of 30 years of service when I lost my job a week or so ago. I am also not 55 years old. The paperwork reads like I do not get the healthcare HRA after the severance period because I was not 55 when I was let go. Is this right? I... — read more 

Does anyone know if an A Plan PIN that was generated by the employee while employed by Ford will work after the employee leaves Ford? My understanding is the PIN is good for a year but I’m not sure if they cut off PINs for former employees when they... — read more 

https://l.smartnews.com/p-iYRuf/R1hOJG

I'm really anxious after seeing what happened last week and that my time here could come to an end at any time. I don't want to be naive and assume that I am immune. 25 to 30% of my org was gone and some of the people who were chopped were tbh much... — read more 

I want to laterally move roles to something I am more passionate about but I am unsure if right now is a good idea to even bring this up. I don't want to get fired or have a target on my back because upper management gets upset I want to move to a... — read more 

I'm still going to apply to as many things as I can. If I leave, I want to leave on my own instead of being invited into a meeting and getting axed by a souless HR.

Seems like alot of people are trying to coast until September 25(?) to see if they will get laid off next.

How do we get ranked? I just keep getting told im doing okay but haven't been told im doing badly. I find it confusing to know where I stand

I was let go last Tuesday, and since my life@ford was disabled, I couldn't get my recent paystubs. I had emailed spayroll@ford.com a week back with 4 requested identifications, but I still have not received anything. When do they generally send you... — read more 

So far this year, Rivian produced over 23,000 electric vehicles and delivered more than 20,000. Ford delivered only 9,757 Lightnings in that period. Rivian is winning! Maybe because they aren’t saddled with Alexandra Ford English? BTW, where is... — read more 

Anyone else thinking of trying to get an offer from direct competitors? After many years here that would be very difficult for me, but on the other hand, I would love to try something new.

According to their post 2 hours ago, they're hiring for Global Manufacturing Engineers. How infuriating!

I signed the waiver form and sent it yesterday.

I was bright and starry eyed when I first joined but seeing how low the morale is and how everyone is mentally checked out, seems like people are just biding their time until they find another job. Im tired of pretending to my friends and family... — read more 

Everyone keeps to themselves, people don't respond on webex for hours and there is really no culture. I wouldn't be surprised if attrition skyrockets