Ford Employees Recreation Association

More than a workplace. A community outside of it.

Connecting Ford colleagues, retirees, and families through clubs, travel, discounts, and shared experiences across Michigan and beyond.

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The Ford Employees Recreation Association is a Michigan non-profit corporation providing programs and services to Ford Motor Company employees, retirees, and other A/Z/D Plan eligible persons in Michigan.  IRS shows FERA as a 501(c)4 organization, of a group of employees in SE Michigan.

FERA = Fun, Clubs & Travel

The Ford Employees Recreation Association Mission Statement

Provide Ford Motor Company salary / hourly employees, retirees, and family access to Diverse Work Life Balance activities, fellowship, and understanding in the form of;

• Athletic and Special Interest clubs
• Discount Travel
• Discount Hotels, Resorts, Amusement Parks
• Discount Entertainment and Sporting events

Our most requested discount is for U.S. Park on Middlebelt. Brought to FERA members by American Express.

Find your people.

From recreational leagues to special-interest groups — there is almost certainly one for you.

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  • Amateur Astronomy Club

    To support and encourage the common interest of the membership in amateur astronomy through group observing and other…

  • Audiophile Club

    Ford Audiophile Club : The Club’s Charter is to enhance members’ enjoyment of recorded music.  To this end…

  • Ballroom Dance Club

    The Ford Ballroom Dance Club provides the opportunity for everyone to experience the world of ballroom dancing. Classes…

  • Basketball Club

    Love basketball? Join the Ford Basketball Club for weekly pickup games! It’s a great way to have fun,…

  • Bridge Club

    Duplicate Games will be played at Hope on 2026-May-05 and 2026-Oct-20. 6pm start Hope Lutheran is a non-smoking…

  • Chess Club

    We meet Wednesdays at the Dearborn Community Center from 5:30 to 9:30. **Contact:** Larry Castleberry, Dennis Greggio –…

  • Chorus Club

    The Ford Motor Company Chorus is a recreational Soprano Alto Tenor Bass (SATB) chorus, whose members include Ford…

Member discounts

Save where you already spend.

FERA negotiates discounts that members actually use — airport parking, hotels, ski passes, theme parks, oil changes, and dozens more.

  • U.S. Park (Middlebelt) Our most requested discount
  • Broadway in Detroit Regular deals on upcoming shows
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What's happening.

Trips, tournaments, and member events on the calendar.

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New to Ford? Or just never got around to joining FERA?

Membership is free for eligible Ford employees and retirees. Find your club and spread your wings!

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