Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley says there’s a shortage of mechanics and repair technicians in the U.S. as users on social media highlight a debt problem.
400,000 Repair Technician Shortages, Average Repair Time Is Two Weeks
Farley, in an interview with Yahoo Finance last week, said that the Michigan-based automaker was facing a critical shortage of repair technicians. “At Ford, we have… probably 400,000 repair technician shortages across the economy,” Farley said, adding that factors like permits and regulations, as well as “society’s view,” have affected the availability of technicians.
“This morning when I woke up, there were 6,000 bays in our [Ford] dealerships with no technicians,” Farley said, adding that the average waiting time for repairs at Ford was two weeks. He also highlighted that despite reaching a deal with the UAW following a strike at Ford’s factory, most entry-level workers were working “three jobs.”
They Just Financially Can’t Work, Says A User On TikTok
Following Farley’s comments, @jluis___, a TikTok user shared his thoughts on the social media platform on Friday. “To become a mechanic, you gotta take up trade …