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Ford Forced to Rehire 350 Veteran Engineers After AI Failed to Improve Vehicle Quality

Ford rehired 350 veteran engineers after leaning too hard on AI, then topped JD Power's 2026 quality study for the first time in 16 years.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Ford on why it hired 350 'gray beard' engineers: you need their mentorship for younger workers — and to drive huge AI productivity gains

Ford on why it hired 350 'gray beard' engineers: you need their mentorship for younger workers — and to drive huge AI productivity gains

"These engineers carry the hard-earned wisdom of decades of design," Ford told Fortune, adding that AI is important to quality gains.

Fortune · Jun 29

Ford replaced hundreds of engineers with AI — now it's bringing them back after quality problems

Ford replaced hundreds of engineers with AI — now it's bringing them back after quality problems

Ford’s push to implement more AI into its infrastructure has seemingly fallen short, as the company has now rehired its veteran staff to improve its products.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 29

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Ford brings back old hands to fix AI-led quality issues

Ford Motor Co. is re-emphasizing human expertise to combat persistent quality issues, bringing in hundreds of veteran engineers to train its AI systems. This strategic shift, moving beyond AI alone, is already yielding significant financial benefits through reduced warranty claims and recall costs. While AI is a valuable tool, Ford…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Ford's Recall Count Climbs To 134 In 2025 — CEO Jim Farley Sees It As Biggest 'Near-Term Opportunity'

If there's one headwind that has plagued Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) this year, amidst the volatile tariff environment and President Donald Trump's policy changes, it has to be the several recalls it has issued this year, which have raised questions about the company's quality control issues.

Benzinga · Nov 2, 2025

Future Ford cars won’t do the parking for you anymore — here’s why

Ford says it is pulling the plug on some of its autonomous parking functionality, as customers weren't using it and it getting rid of it offers a potential cost saving.

TechRadar · Feb 14, 2024

UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time

The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

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Why the UAW strike could last a long time

Why the UAW strike could last a long time

The United Auto Workers' targeted strike against the Big Three automakers is about gradually ramping up pressure on the automakers while also stretching out the union's strike fund.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

Two high-level Ford execs to retire; former Amazon exec joining the company

Two high-level Ford Motor Co. executives — Hau Thai-Tang and Frederiek Toney — are retiring later this year, the Dearborn automaker announced Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

Ford to invest $3.7B, add 6,200 jobs to boost production in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri

Ford Motor Co. will invest $3.7 billion and add 6,200 jobs across plants in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri to expand production of both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles, the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker announced Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

Ford to create 6,200 United States jobs in switch towards electric vehicles

Ford to create 6,200 United States jobs in switch towards electric vehicles

Ford wants to be able to make 2 million electric vehicles a year globally by 2026

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

India-born Kumar Galhotra gets top position at Ford global division

India-born Kumar Galhotra gets top position at Ford global division

NEW DELHI: Ford may have exited active business operations in India, but its India connect just got stronger at the global level.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2022

Following employee outcry, Ford boosts bonuses for some salaried workers

Ford Motor Co. on Monday informed salaried employees of changes to bonus awards following outcry from some workers who felt the payout was unfair.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022

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