Jim Farley

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

CEO of Ford Motor Company, credited with steering the company's performance turnaround. He has been a notable figure in automotive industry discussions, particularly regarding Ford's electric vehicle strategy, including decisions like the F-150 Lightning discontinuation and dealer management initiatives.

Appears On

3 Takeaways™Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends!Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Episode Appearances

3 Takeaways™ · Mar 24, 2026

Former Tesla president on The 5 Step Algorithm Behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Radical Innovation (#294)

“Publicly discussed Tesla's wiring harness innovation advantage, noting non-automotive background enabled weight reduction Ford missed.”

Five-step algorithm for innovation and manufacturingFirst-principles thinking and requirement questioningProcess simplification and friction reduction

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Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Feb 27, 2026

Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 2/26/26

“Ford Motor CEO credited with turning around company performance”

Algorithmic Trading Programs and Market MechanicsAI Disruption of Enterprise Software Business ModelsRegulated Industry Moats Against AI Competition

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Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

34: Polling on Chinese EVs; Partisan Gap Shrinking; New CA Tax Credit with Mike Murphy

“Ford leadership; Murphy recommended highlighting Grapone Ford as model dealer at dealer meetings”

Republican EV adoption and partisan messaging strategyCalifornia state EV tax credit design and implementationDealer incentive structures and franchise economics

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 14, 2026

David McWilliams (on the history of money)

“Friend of the pod; Dax meeting him in Detroit for Red Bull race car unveiling”

History of Money and Monetary SystemsTrust as Economic FoundationHyperinflation and Currency Collapse

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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Dec 19, 2025

Mercedes Unimog Returns! New Porsche Cayman? Can Nissan Save Itself?

“Ford CEO announcing F-150 Lightning cancellation and pivot to plug-in hybrids; public advocate for EV strategy shift”

EV Mandate Rollback and Regulatory ChangesPlug-in Hybrid Strategy PivotInternal Combustion Engine Future in Luxury/Performance Segments

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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Dec 19, 2025

WTF Happened in 2025 - Waveform Rewind

“Ford CEO; announced F-150 Lightning discontinuation with 'customer-driven shift' statement”

Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold specifications and real-world usabilityFoldable phone hardware engineering and crease mitigationEV adoption rates and government incentive impact on sales

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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Nov 21, 2025

WhistlinDiesel Arrest, Koenigsegg Chaos, and the New Honda Prelude Costs How Much?!

“Ford CEO responsible for decision to discontinue Focus hatchback globally”

Montana License Plate Tax Evasion EnforcementLicense Plate Reader Technology and PrivacyState Vehicle Registration Laws and Reciprocity

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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Oct 17, 2025

Ferrari Stock Drops, Audi G Wagon Coming? Mercedes Copies Jaguar?

“Identified as most enthusiast CEO; hosts expressed interest in interviewing him”

Ferrari EV Strategy and Stock PerformanceElectric Vehicle Sales Forecasts and Market ResistanceConcept Car to Production Gap

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THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! · Oct 3, 2025

The Next Miata Might Be a Toyota? EV Tax Credit Killed, End of Cheap Electric Cars?

“Advocating for continued EV battery manufacturing incentives despite consumer tax credit elimination”

Federal EV Tax Credit EliminationLuxury Sedan Market DeclineMazda-Toyota Sports Car Partnership

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