Ford Brings Back Veteran Engineers After AI Falls Short: 'It's Only As Good As The People Using It' (Update)

Ford rehired 350 engineers because AI couldn't reach the desired quality checks.

Those engineers will train younger employees and AI.

Ford will still invest heavily in AI quality checks.

Update: Ford issued a statement to Motor1. The story and headline have been updated to reflect the new details provided by the automaker.

In 2023, we moved our Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams under one organization and leader, Kumar Galhotra. This reorg allowed us to look at the entire lifecycle of a vehicle—from software development to suppliers on our plant floor—as one continuous and collaborative flow. At the same time, we have rallied the whole company around a clear vision: Quality Comes First. We’ve built a culture of relentless problem-solving and recognizing our teams when they prevent issues from reaching customers.