IMSA-XJR9 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 http://www.offroadxtreme.com/news/the-father-of-the-f-150-raptor-jamal-hameedi-departs-ford/ “After an incredible 27-year career at Ford Motor Company, it is time for something new!” he said on social media. “I am moving to England to join Jaguar-Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations creating amazing vehicles, such as the SV coupe.” Not sure if this has been posted, as I could not find any recent posts/threads about Jamal. Sad news for us FMC Performance geeks! (Also weird that I can't find an official FMC Press Release.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Good for him. He sees the hand writing on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Range Raptor?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Maybe there isnt any writing on the wall. Maybe he is just ready for a change. Wouldnt surprise me if JLR offered him an amazing deal with no real leash on product. Sometimes in order to move up you have to move on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Good for him. He sees the hand writing on the wall. I must have missed that writing, what did it say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It’s a picture of coupe3w holding a sign saying the sky is falling. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It’s a picture of coupe3w holding a sign saying the sky is falling. Well if I were a highly paid engineer, and the guy at the top keeps talking about cutting engineering costs would I wake up every morning with the same positive feeling I had about the direction of the company? I guess if the guy setting the tone had a solid engineering/manufacturing background I might feel differently-but Hackett?? Not surprising IMO that talented people will be looking for other opportunities where their creative skills will be appreciated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 But Ford seems committed to high performance vehicles like the Raptor. A Ranger Raptor is all but guaranteed within a couple of years as well as a performance Bronco. If anything Ford is doubling down on performance models. Why? Margin. There is a difference between cutting costs across the board and cutting costs by using shared platforms and modular components and by killing less profitable vehicles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I agree his departure doesn't (necessarily) signal bad things for performance/fun models. But it's still a bit sad to see someone who created such an amazingly successful model walking out the door. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Well if I were a highly paid engineer, and the guy at the top keeps talking about cutting engineering costs would I wake up every morning with the same positive feeling I had about the direction of the company? I guess if the guy setting the tone had a solid engineering/manufacturing background I might feel differently-but Hackett?? Not surprising IMO that talented people will be looking for other opportunities where their creative skills will be appreciated. Great point. And apparently Hameedi agrees with you much more than Akirby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Great point. And apparently Hameedi agrees with you much more than Akirby. Well AK makes good points-I just think when a guy has had a very successful 27 year career-and I would imagine a passion for Ford-like most of us on this site even though most are not employees,- the guy counting cadence has to register with everyone. Compare Hackett and his track record to Mulally. Who would motivate you? I always said.."when the alarm goes off in the morning and you say.."Oh shit"-time to move on" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Great point. And apparently Hameedi agrees with you much more than Akirby. So, based on his quote: “After an incredible 27-year career at Ford Motor Company, it is time for something new!” he said on social media. “I am moving to England to join Jaguar-Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations creating amazing vehicles, such as the SV coupe.” you think he's leaving because he has a bad feeling in the direction of the company? Since he's moving to England, and moving up to a more prestigious (luxury) brand, my thoughts are that he had an opportunity to really reach his dream, so he chose to leave. Had he left and gone to GM or Ram, I would agree with you, but this isn't a lateral move by any stretch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) you think he's leaving because he has a bad feeling in the direction of the company? Since he's moving to England, and moving up to a more prestigious (luxury) brand, my thoughts are that he had an opportunity to really reach his dream, so he chose to leave. Had he left and gone to GM or Ram, I would agree with you, but this isn't a lateral move by any stretch. This. ^^^ Edited May 3, 2018 by akirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I just think when a guy has had a very successful 27 year career-and I would imagine a passion for Ford-like most of us on this site even though most are not employees,- the guy counting cadence has to register with everyone. Compare Hackett and his track record to Mulally. Who would motivate you? I always said.."when the alarm goes off in the morning and you say.."Oh shit"-time to move on" This. ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 This has nothing to do with Ford, you can tell he's excited by the move and the focus is all on his job at JLR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It’s a picture of coupe3w holding a sign saying the sky is falling. I love ya man! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan1 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Didn't really care for him, when the early Ford Raptor frames were bending several years ago, he put all blame on the owners. Nice. But on the 2013s, Ford addresssed the isssue and reinforced the frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Didn't really care for him, when the early Ford Raptor frames were bending several years ago, he put all blame on the owners. Nice. But on the 2013s, Ford addresssed the isssue and reinforced the frames. More than just bend, the early chassis had a deliberate fail point where the chassis would break if it was mistreated by jumping over bumps at speed. You really can't have Raptor as a desert runner and not remove that fault. Edited May 4, 2018 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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