Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems

Ford has claimed the top spot in JD Power's initial quality ranking for mainstream automakers—but the company recently had to confront the limits of its automated systems. According to The Verge, Ford was forced to rehire experienced engineers to fix mistakes introduced by its own automated production and design systems. The situation underscores a persistent tension in modern manufacturing: while automation drives efficiency, it can still create problems that require human expertise to resolve.

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