Ford boosts employee bonuses as vehicle quality reaches decade high
Ford will boost companywide bonuses to 130 percent after achieving its best initial vehicle quality in a decade. The move rewards 75,000 global salaried workers.
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Ford Motor Company announced on February 11, 2026, that it has set companywide bonuses at 130% for its global salaried workforce of approximately 75,000 employees. The decision follows a measurable improvement in initial vehicle quality, specifically regarding repairs required within the first 90 days of ownership. This adjustment increases compensation tied to the firm's performance metrics and indicates that the automaker has met the quality targets necessary to determine annual bonus baselines.
