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Home to Innovation Ford is a place where skilled and motivated teams create inspired products that actually make a better world. If that sounds extraordinary to you, then you may have just reached the end of your career search. By choice, Ford is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. Why Work at Ford? Our leaders at Ford recognize their responsibility to create a company culture that not only attracts top talent from around the world but also provides a working environment where our current employees remain engaged and motivated.  At Ford, employees are encouraged to develop their skills and capabilities through on-the-job experiences, mentoring, coaching, project work and training. And as a global company, Ford offers learning opportunities and experiences that span multiple countries and cultures. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
892
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Ford Motor Company Company Culture

Ford Motor Company Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.6/5
Ford Motor Company's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Ford Motor Company CEO

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James Farley Ford Motor Company's CEO
James Farley
69 /100

Diversity at Ford Motor Company

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at Ford Motor Company have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Ford Motor Company

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Women at Ford Motor Company have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Ford Motor Company eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

8

Ford Motor Company employees are 8% more likely to recommend Ford Motor Company as a great place to work

44%Promoters
20%Passives
36%Detractors

Working at Ford Motor Company

Working at Ford Motor Company is rated average by 892 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ford Motor Company employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting Ford Motor Company’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Warren, MI. See below in detail how working at Ford Motor Company was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Ford Motor Company

C+

Overall Company Culture at Ford Motor Company is rated C+

Last updated 13 days ago

Top
50%

Ford Motor Company ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 892 Employees

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Business Dev
90
Business Dev90
IT
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IT81
Finance
75
Finance75
Design
73
Design73
Sales
73
Sales73
HR
72
HR72
Customer Success
70
Customer Success70
Customer Support
70
Customer Support70
Marketing
69
Marketing69
Engineering
68
Engineering68
Product
68
Product68
Admin
66
Admin66
Operations
61
Operations61

Ford Motor Company Employee Reviews

Out of 847 Ford Motor Company employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ford Motor Company improve their work culture.

65%
35%
Positive Reviews65%
Constructive Feedback35%

Positive Reviews From Ford Motor Company Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Fair and market competitive; vehicle
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Decisive and transparent in general
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Competency is greatest in those closest to the actual work

Constructive Feedback From Ford Motor Company Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Real Growth oportunity, i have been waiting for a promotion for the last 6 years (17 yrs employee) but my position is unique so there is no growth for me because there is nobody else tha can do my job
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    learn to work as a team
  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    Honestly opportunity for advancement not manager uaw family friends only

Ford Motor Company Company Information

Ford Motor Company Company Overview

Home to Innovation Ford is a place where skilled and motivated teams create inspired products that actually make a better world. If that sounds extraordinary to you, then you may have just reached the end of your career search. By choice, Ford is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. Why Work at Ford? Our leaders at Ford recognize their responsibility to create a company culture that not only attracts top talent from around the world but also provides a working environment where our current employees remain engaged and motivated.  At Ford, employees are encouraged to develop their skills and capabilities through on-the-job experiences, mentoring, coaching, project work and training. And as a global company, Ford offers learning opportunities and experiences that span multiple countries and cultures.

Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903 and its current CEO is James Farley. Since its inception 123 years ago, Ford Motor Company has grown to 199000 employees.

Ford Motor Company Mission, Vision & Values

Ford Motor Company Mission Statement

Our Purpose: We are here for one purpose, to help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Ford Motor Company Vision Statement

Our aspiration: To become the world’s most trusted company, designing smart vehicles for a smart world.

Ford Motor Company Values

  • Put People First
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Create Tomorrow
  • Play to Win
  • Be Curious
  • Built Ford Tough
  • One Ford
HeadquarterOne American Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
United States of America
Websitecorporate.ford.com
Founding Date1903
Tel(800) 241-3673
Company StatusPublic
StockF
Jobswww.careers.ford.com
Social Sites

Ford Motor Company Competitors

Ford Motor Company competitors include Dodge, Chevrolet, General Motors, and Nissan. Ford Motor Company ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ford Motor Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Dodge's Logo
    Dodge
    4.1/5
  2. #2
    Chevrolet's Logo
    Chevrolet
    3.5/5
  3. #3
    Ford Motor Company's Logo
    Ford Motor Company
    3.6/5
  4. #4
    General Motors' Logo
    General Motors
    3.5/5
  5. #5
    Nissan's Logo
    Nissan
    3.2/5
  • Behind every journey is a story just waiting to be told. Listen to the diverse experiences of this dynamic group of leaders at Ford Motor Company to hear how their passions and commitments have shaped their personal journey.
  • Take a moment and think… Have you ever felt singled out or excluded? We’ve all been there before; not only because unconscious biases exist, but also because each of us are unique individuals. Each of us should be able to be ourselves and bring our whole selves — all our passion, inspiration, integrity, and uniqueness — into the office. This video stars Ford employees and partners and demonstrates how each of us can make a difference by recognizing biases and choosing inclusion. Ask yourself… How will YOU choose INCLUSION? Join the movement… #IChooseInclusion”
  • At Ford Motor Company, we strive to put people first and create a culture that’s focused on doing the right thing. Checkout how our teams came together to celebrate Our Truths and experience the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Check Your Blind Spots mobile tour to learn about unconscious bias and the importance of Diversity & Inclusion. Learn more about Our Truths at: https://corporate.ford.com/careers/cu...
  • Join us for a Business Panel with recent Ford Interns and Ford College Graduates as they discuss their journey at Ford. Visit http://corporate.ford.com/careers to learn more about our opportunities for our interns and recent graduates.
  • Join us for an Engineering Panel with recent Ford Interns and Ford College Graduates as they discuss their journey at Ford. Visit http://corporate.ford.com/careers to learn more about our opportunities for our interns and recent graduates.
  • Join us for a Technology Panel with recent Ford Interns and Ford College Graduates as they discuss their journey at Ford. Visit http://corporate.ford.com/careers to learn more about our opportunities for our interns and recent graduates.
  • Women in diverse career fields #ChooseToChallenge? — creating progress, power and inspiration for others to follow. Learn more about Women Who Power America Forward: http://ford.to/3r1GHrn?
  • What advice would five women working in diverse fields give to their younger selves? Take a listen to Chapter 2 of our Women Who Power America Forward panel to find out. Learn more about Women Who Power America Forward: http://ford.to/3q4uUre?
  • To learn more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Ford Motor Company, https://corporate.ford.com/company/diversity.html
  • Culture Video

Ford Motor Company Employees

Ford Motor Company has 199000 employees. 892 employees at Ford Motor Company have reviewed Ford Motor Company across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 13 days ago.

Overall, the 892 Ford Motor Company employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Ford Motor Company are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Ford Motor Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Ford Motor Company are generally satisfied with their team. 892 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Ford Motor Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Ford Motor Company believe the environment at Ford Motor Company is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ford Motor Company is comfortably fast. About 41% of the employees at Ford Motor Company work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Ford Motor Company are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Ford Motor Company employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at Ford Motor Company report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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On a typical day, employees at Ford Motor Company have 0 meetings
Meetings
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78% of Ford Motor Company employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Ford Motor Company employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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61% of Ford Motor Company employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Ford Motor Company employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
62% of Ford Motor Company employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Ford Motor Company - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ford Motor Company is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Ford Motor Company employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 63% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Ford Motor Company KPIs and OKRs

At Ford Motor Company 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Ford Motor Company's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 51 Ford Motor Company employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 37 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes73%
No27%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Ford Motor Company CEO & Leadership

James Farley Ford Motor Company's CEO
69 /100

Ford Motor Company CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2021 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2021 (Large Companies)

Ford Motor Company’s CEO James Farley started in this role in 2020. James’s approval rate is just above average, putting James in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Warren, MI. James Farley is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Ford Motor Company offers, and ranks among the Top 20% of CEOs by employees in that category. James is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees in the Business Development department. However, Native American employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Ford Motor Company’s competitors, James Farley ranks just above Nissan’s CEO Hiroto Saikawa. With James’s leadership, Ford Motor Company employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. James was rated slightly below average for Meetings.

Ford Motor Company Leadership

The Ford Motor Company Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO James Farley, Executive VP & President of Global Operations Joseph Hinrichs, and VP & COO of Information Technology Jeff Lemmer

  • James Farley  CEO / President

    James Farley CEO / President

    James Farley serves as the CEO / President of Ford Motor Company.

  • Joseph Hinrichs Executive VP & President of Global Operations

    Mr. Joseph R. Hinrichs, also known as Joe, has been the Executive Vice President and President of Global Operations at... read more

  • Jeff Lemmer VP & COO of Information Technology

    Mr. Jeff Lemmer has been Chief Operating Officer of Information Technology and Vice President at Ford Motor Company... read more

  • Musa Tariq VP & Chief Brand Officer

    Mr. Musa Tariq has been Chief Brand Officer and Vice President at Ford Motor Company since January 30, 2017. Mr. Tariq... read more

  • Emily Kolinski Morris Chief Economist

    Ms. Emily Kolinski Morris has been the Chief Economist at Ford Motor Co. since 2014. In this capacity, Ms. Morris... read more

  • Kenneth E. Washington VP of Research & Advanced Engineering and CTO

    Dr. Kenneth E. Washington, also known as Ken, has been Vice President of Research & Advanced Engineering and Chief... read more

  • Jamal Hameedi Global Performance Vehicle Chief Engineer

    Mr. Jamal Hameedi serves as Global Performance Vehicle Chief Engineer at Ford Motor Co. Mr. Hameedi is responsible for... read more

  • Neil M. Schloss VP & CFO of Mobility

    Mr. Neil M. Schloss has been Chief Financial Officer of Mobility at Ford Motor Company since August 1, 2017. Mr. Schloss... read more

  • Steven R. Armstrong Group VP and President of Europe, Middle East & Africa

    Mr. Steven R. Armstrong, also known as Steve, has been Group Vice President and President of Europe, Middle East &... read more

Ford Motor Company Salaries

How much does Ford Motor Company pay?

How much do people at Ford Motor Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ford Motor Company is $126,861, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,023, or $57 per hour.

At Ford Motor Company, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $227,665 annually and the lowest is a Sales Manager at $43,000 annually. Average Ford Motor Company salaries by department include: IT at $80,066, Business Development at $158,480, Communications at $233,259, and Design at $134,245. Half of Ford Motor Company salaries are above $120,023.

417 employees at Ford Motor Company rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1293 ratings) while 404 employees at Ford Motor Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 438 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Ford Motor Company employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, Jr Developer, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 31 salary records from Ford Motor Company employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$94k
$94k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$120k
$120k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$180k
$180k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$239k
$239k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$269k
$269k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$300k
$300k100th Percentile
$126,861*
Average Compensation
$120,023*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Ford Motor Company Salaries by City

Ford Motor Company Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Ford Motor Company

Diverse employees at Ford Motor Company score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing Ford Motor Company in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ford Motor Company across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 83/100
Department - IT
Men 86/100
Department - Design
Diverse Employees 84/100
Department - Marketing

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 54/100
Department - Sales
Men 61/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 41/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years

Ford Motor Company Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy

Ford Motor Company PTO

Ford Motor Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 83% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Ford Motor Company's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 43% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Ford Motor Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time9%
Vacation Policy43%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution48%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes17%
No83%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo7%
$1500 - $2500/mo25%
$1000 -$1500/mo26%
$500 -$1000/mo21%
Less than $500/mo21%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Ford Motor Company applied for 236 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Ford Motor Company unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 20 were withdrawn by Ford Motor Company after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Ford Motor Company has a total of 199000 employees

236
Total Applied
  • 90% Granted (213 out of 236)
  • <1% Denied (2 out of 236)
  • <1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 236)
  • 8% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (20 out of 236)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Ford Motor Company Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Ford Motor Company on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
34%
Engineering
15%
Marketing
8%
Design
7%
Sales
7%
Other
28%

Candidates By Location

Detroit
20%
New York City
4%
Los Angeles
4%
Warren
3%
Dearborn Heights
3%
Other
66%

Ford Motor Company Internship Program

Acquiring a position in Ford Motor Company's Internship Program is generally not difficult. Why intern at Ford Motor Company? Employees are very happy at Ford Motor Company and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Ford Motor Company employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 68% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.

How difficult is it to get an internship at Ford Motor Company?

Engineering
Product
Operations
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships34%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult50%
Difficult25%
Does Not Offer Internships25%
Answered by 4 Product Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult14%
Not Difficult29%
Difficult43%
Does Not Offer Internships14%
Answered by 7 Operations Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ford Motor Company

What is Ford Motor Company address?

Ford Motor Company location is at One American Road

Who is the CEO of Ford Motor Company?

Ford Motor Company CEO is James Farley, their score by employees is 69

What is Ford Motor Company eNPS?

The eNPS for Ford Motor Company is 8

What is Ford Motor Company revenue?

Ford Motor Company revenue is $157B

What is the salary for Contracts Specialist in Ford Motor Company?

Contracts Specialist average salary in the US is 89k

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