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fordmexico Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,525 Points:306,425 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:27:36 AM Ignore fordmexico Report Abuse afghaned from Hamilton posted... "A company survey is not the way to go. Too many people are afraid to speak their minds for fear of being identified & suffering consequences."I have both participated and reviewed the results of these employee surveys. The surveys are anonymous and believe me employees are NOT AFRAID TO TELL IT LIKE IT IS.
condé Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,747 Points:1,587,670 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 7:44:58 AM Ignore condé Report Abuse DUMP the UNION's and success will come faster...
moody4u Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,635 Points:716,180 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:21:48 AM Ignore moody4u Report Abuse Ford and there employees should be Proud. I tell my Ford service guys this. They agreed .
I10Express Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,301 Points:1,172,970 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:17:21 AM Ignore I10Express Report Abuse Looks like I could lose my job...looks like I kept my job. Why would this be news?
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:3,831 Points:885,630 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:16:13 AM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse It's great that management feels positive about their employer.
w4kh Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,306 Points:1,761,100 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:16:05 AM Ignore w4kh Report Abuse Seems like a survey of salaried employees, people who have a job and don't want to lose it would be skewed towards confidence in Ford... and yet, that 80% feel confident that Ford has the right product mix to go ahead, and that Ford is in a good position to succeed indicates a strong sense that Ford is doing things right... it looks that way from the outside as well...
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:3,331 Points:754,075 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:14:49 AM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse Great. In the current Economy it's tough to feel good about any company.
cherican Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,277 Points:795,460 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:13:39 AM Ignore cherican Report Abuse Ford has done things right. Keep up the good work.
Cuzilla Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,638 Points:1,967,610 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:13:26 AM Ignore Cuzilla Report Abuse That's the spirit! Just wait till Obama's "Greenies" get done with you and transportation, their plan is for bicycles and golf carts for everyone. Welcome to the New World Order. GET in line! To the showers, you knuckle-dragging Neanderthal gasoline users!
ironbox_sara Champion Author Albany Posts:7,240 Points:1,781,015 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:11:53 AM Ignore ironbox_sara Report Abuse Ford has the right idea.
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:5,474 Points:959,285 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:10:03 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse good
SpruceGuse2 Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,437 Points:1,998,630 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:08:54 AM Ignore SpruceGuse2 Report Abuse Good for Ford, the true American car.
nerde Champion Author Florida Posts:3,885 Points:855,575 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:08:50 AM Ignore nerde Report Abuse I'd feel good if I worked for Ford too.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,165 Points:1,354,790 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:08:36 AM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse good for those that are able to feel good about where they work.
PENNYPINCHR Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,097 Points:2,001,655 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:07:19 AM Ignore PENNYPINCHR Report Abuse Good for Ford................
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:4,788 Points:732,635 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:07:03 AM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse Don't y'all just chuckle at the "new" TV ads of people who are (now) alledgedly buying Toyota cars - because they say they have faith in Toyota? Dontcha? Wow.
torch347 All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:638 Points:767,980 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:06:42 AM Ignore torch347 Report Abuse Good for Ford.
PontiacLover Champion Author Victoria Posts:4,679 Points:1,391,515 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:05:34 AM Ignore PontiacLover Report Abuse I too, drive an Escape Hybrid. Top notch vehicle.
Digger5 Veteran Author Milwaukee Posts:436 Points:1,226,860 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:05:03 AM Ignore Digger5 Report Abuse Why wouldn't their confidence be up. They didn't have the massive layoffs, dealer closings, and bankruptcy of their American competitors. They are making cars that buyers want, and doing a pretty darn good job of it too. Good for FORD!!!
dhawk24 Champion Author Maine Posts:5,535 Points:1,148,760 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:04:30 AM Ignore dhawk24 Report Abuse Kudos to Ford...
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:16,289 Points:2,251,590 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:03:57 AM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse Yawn.
spiderjay Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,294 Points:956,955 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:03:25 AM Ignore spiderjay Report Abuse with toyota tripping the skys the limit for american made
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:6,103 Points:1,159,650 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:01:46 AM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse REPOST! There are numerous posts about Ford: Ford to lay off 900 workers Ford to Add 1200 Workers in Illinois Ford workers endorse latest deal
dan30thz28 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,680 Points:1,535,970 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:01:34 AM Ignore dan30thz28 Report Abuse I think that's because they are the top of the big three.
ILVET Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,489 Points:2,472,095 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 6:00:28 AM Ignore ILVET Report Abuse Chryslers day is coming, dont stick a fork in them just yet.
Cruiser340 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:10,297 Points:2,326,215 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:56:45 AM Ignore Cruiser340 Report Abuse just keep it up Ford, maybe you can also give GM and Chrysler some pointers.
Spike294 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:88 Points:567,510 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:56:43 AM Ignore Spike294 Report Abuse This makes it sound like they are on the road to recovery
mk9999 Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,548 Points:1,205,870 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:55:49 AM Ignore mk9999 Report Abuse Hopefully there jobs are safe.
matman01 Champion Author Detroit Posts:12,210 Points:1,511,405 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:53:37 AM Ignore matman01 Report Abuse I have a 2009 Escape Hybrid and I would get another one in a heartbeat. It is an AWESOME vehicle!
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:5,931 Points:1,189,185 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:52:17 AM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse They appear to be doing OK.
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:4,894 Points:965,825 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:51:28 AM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse good for them. they have done it right this last 2 years. We all out to buy Ford. I plan on buying my 14th new FORD this fall.
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,735 Points:2,057,390 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:50:51 AM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse Personally, I agree with them, which is why I have made some personal investments in Ford.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:8,493 Points:820,625 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:49:02 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse A company survey is not the way to go. Too many people are afraid to speak their minds for fear of being identified & suffering consequences.
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:12,377 Points:2,176,265 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:48:27 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse Ford avoided a lot of the mistakes made by GM and Chrysler but they have a huge debt they will need to pay off over the next few years so they can not relax.
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:5,198 Points:1,065,800 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:47:50 AM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse bcause they are doing it right
Bill100 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:37,360 Points:704,295 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:46:42 AM Ignore Bill100 Report Abuse I think Ford built up a fair amount of American goodwill in not taking bailout money. And Toyota is helping their cause nowadays.
Tnerbeel Champion Author Houston Posts:6,350 Points:1,283,885 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:46:05 AM Ignore Tnerbeel Report Abuse Keep it up Ford. Our last hope for an American automaker to avoid the clutches of the takeover juggernaut in Washington.
cardjcsk Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,171 Points:1,457,835 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:45:00 AM Ignore cardjcsk Report Abuse They are on the right track
DWME Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,223 Points:250,000 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:44:26 AM Ignore DWME Report Abuse Don't rest on the laurels yet. It won't take much for a reversal of fortune. Keep innovating, keep improving quality and keep the business operations at the highest level of integrity and ethics.
bluzdw Sophomore Author Missouri Posts:121 Points:30,745 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:42:45 AM Ignore bluzdw Report Abuse buy American
PrepHermit Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,794 Points:1,181,110 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:41:08 AM Ignore PrepHermit Report Abuse Until the next economic meltdown.