Pros
-You will learn good practice for the industry. -Each division typically has at least 1 person you can learn from - there are a few very knowledgeable and helpful people you may encounter and it is important to gain as much experience from them as you can. Everyone else has had their spirits broken.
Cons
-Management is structured as a good-old-boys club and fails to reward consistent quality work. -Outside hires for management roles are typical, leaving lower ranked employees to train their managers in the "Ford standard" operating procedures. -Processes are so linear that any deviation is not tolerated ( these processes can get you so far behind that unlimited mandatory overtime is expected.) -Very little work-life balance, you WILL have your job hung over your head for trying to maintain a home life. -In times of stress (often) management can and will blow up on employees. -PTO is lackluster, insurance is expensive, holidays are scarce. -The company treats profit sharing as a holy grail of their generosity. Every company like this has profit sharing, and Ford's profit sharing is held over your head in order to cash out in 7 years. Yes, it takes 7 years to get all of your profit sharing gains.