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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for positions in other countries?

  • Every country has different laws and regulations regarding work authorization and visas. As a non-citizen you may apply to positions in countries where you are authorized to work or who may provide sponsorship. All U.S. positions posted indicate whether they offer visa sponsorship or not. 

 

How do I find out about U.S. skilled trades opportunities?

  • Open positions are posted on the Ford Careers site. All candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship program, or have either eight years of previous experience or a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program. Current Ford employees can get more information on applying to apprenticeship programs at their work site. 

 

Does the hiring process include a drug screen?

  • Depending on the position, a pre-employment drug screen for certain substances may be required. Positions in manufacturing facilities or those included in collective bargaining agreements are examples of positions that may require a drug test for certain substances. If you have questions about a specific position, please talk to a Talent Acquisition team member.

 

As an applicant with a disability, how do I get more information?

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. Be sure to include your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. We will return only those inquiries requesting online application assistance for those individuals with a disability.

 

Someone contacted me about a job and said they were from Ford?  How do I know this isn't a scam?

  • Check the email address and make sure the account is from @ford.com. We will always contact you from an @ford.com email address. If you suspect someone is impersonating a Ford employee, ask them to email you.
  • A Ford recruiter may contact you to discuss possible jobs, but we will never make a job offer until you apply for the job through www.careers.ford.com.
  • We will never charge you money at any step of the application or interview process and we do not work with consultants or services who do.
  • We will never ask you for your financial information during the application or interview process.

Where are your jobs located?

  • We have operations across the U.S. and around the world. Each posting will indicate its location and whether the role is on-site, hybrid or remote. On-site and hybrid will require work in the location listed in the position.

 

If I'm hired, when are my benefits effective?

  • In the U.S., medical, dental, vision and many other benefits are effective from your first day of employment. Benefits vary by region and country.

 

Will I be paid for my Day One orientation?

  • Yes.

How do I find out about automotive service technician opportunities?

  • As automotive technology changes, technicians' skills change, too. Technicians require computer and mechanical skills using sophisticated testing equipment to diagnose vehicles. Ford is committed to helping our dealerships recruit and retain the best automotive service technicians. To accomplish this, we offer Ford-specific training programs at community colleges across the country to teach the skills that will lead to a solid career path starting as a Ford/Lincoln automotive technician.
  • Please visit Ford’s Technical Career Entry Program’s website, www.newfordtech.com, to learn more about our programs.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Ford Motor Company also is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment such persons. 

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