I can't believe the crap that your dealer was giving you! I ordered a 2011 Edge 3 weeks ago and here's what I got:
1. Incentives and Rebates - I got the incentives and deals that were applicalbe the day I made the deal. If incentives improve when I take delivery - I get them; If they get worse, I keep the original (better) deal.
2. Price increases - you gotta be kidding - no such thing, deal was made. I'll go buy a GM if they pull that stunt!
3. Financing - was done at order to take advantage of the $1,000 incentive.
4. Time to delivery. 6-8 weeks quoted, still waiting for confirmation
5. Deposit - zero