walktheOACline Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hey, has anybody heard when they plan to officiallly launch the Edge, MKX? Will they launch together or separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avi8or63 Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Good question, probably together and middle of October would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walktheOACline Posted September 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Good question, probably together and middle of October would be my guess. Yeah, that's about what I heard too. Maybe a week earlier, like the second week in October. There have been reports of on-road sightings though, so I guess these units that are bing pushed through are making it out to the dealerships here and there. Anybody heard of any delays in the launch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I dropped a note to Ford asking when they will arrive at dealers. Will post when I get the response. Accodring to Ford, the Edge/MKX will begin arriving at dealers this December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfireEdge Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I dropped a note to Ford asking when they will arrive at dealers. Will post when I get the response. Accodring to Ford, the Edge/MKX will begin arriving at dealers this December. A few of us on another forum have placed orders for the Edge. A couple of us received calls today about our production dates. Production is scheduled to begin October 16th and our cars are scheduled to be produced on October 23rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walktheOACline Posted September 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 A few of us on another forum have placed orders for the Edge. A couple of us received calls today about our production dates. Production is scheduled to begin October 16th and our cars are scheduled to be produced on October 23rd. Thanks! I guess they'll fill the system over the next couple of weeks and ramp up the line speed too. Any word on when the MKX will be integrated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Hey, has anybody heard when they plan to officiallly launch the Edge, MKX? Will they launch together or separately? Official production started Sept 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Yeah, that's about what I heard too. Maybe a week earlier, like the second week in October. There have been reports of on-road sightings though, so I guess these units that are bing pushed through are making it out to the dealerships here and there. Anybody heard of any delays in the launch? Those are not for sale...they are Pre Production Units..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzoto Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 THEY BEING LAUNCHED TOGETHER, WE GOT BOTH UNITS COMING OFF THE LINE. THE ONES WE'RE BUILDING NOW ARE ARE TO FILL UP THE SYSTEM. JOB 1 IS SCHEDULED FOR OCT 17 2006. DELIVERY IS MID NOVEMBER. HOPE YOU ENJOY THEM THEY ARE THE BEST BUILT VECHILE I'VE SEEN FROM FORD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Thanks for all of the updated from everyone at Oakville - looking forward to the Edge :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otp Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Those are not for sale...they are Pre Production Units..... In the Town Hall meeting at OAC, the plant manager said that as of that day(Sept,11th) body and paint were running the first units through the system that are to be sold to the public. We are now making the Edge's and MKX's that will be sold. Once they have enough of them in the yard and are happy with the quality, then they will get the final order to ship. It will not be long. Bring on the Fairlane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Congrats on the Fairlane, Oakville! It's finally nice to see Ford utilizing plant capacity like the Asians do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfireEdge Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 In the Town Hall meeting at OAC, the plant manager said that as of that day(Sept,11th) body and paint were running the first units through the system that are to be sold to the public. We are now making the Edge's and MKX's that will be sold. Once they have enough of them in the yard and are happy with the quality, then they will get the final order to ship. It will not be long. Bring on the Fairlane! So, does that mean that you are currently producing Edges to fulfill initial dealership needs or are you now fulfilling consumer orders as well? I'm trying to get an idea of the timing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 So, does that mean that you are currently producing Edges to fulfill initial dealership needs or are you now fulfilling consumer orders as well? I'm trying to get an idea of the timing... I don't know how they allocate em...I'm sure that the dealers will be selling the ones they get ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 The thing that I can add is what Ford WHQ told me - expect them to begin arriving to dealers in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walktheOACline Posted September 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 The thing that I can add is what Ford WHQ told me - expect them to begin arriving to dealers in December. December sounds more like it. Anybody remember the original Windstar launch? It was to be October, then November, then December and on and on. It kind of dribbled to market. I guess there were a lot of delays back then that kept the product from the dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 December sounds more like it. Anybody remember the original Windstar launch? It was to be October, then November, then December and on and on. It kind of dribbled to market. I guess there were a lot of delays back then that kept the product from the dealers. They will be there LONG before December.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLJAM Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Ford is still planing on a launch date of Oct. 16 off Final assembly line. We have already built units for Job 1 launch date in the Body shop . Ford needs to look at these units and ensure that the quality is right where they want to be. Ford has definately designed a very nice vehicle that I think alot of people are going to want! I hope this vehicle is a hit. All the employees at OAC are ready to build a world class vehicle we just need Ford to market it well. Hopefully we can begin to convince people that the Japanese aren't the only ones that can build a quality vehicle. Good luck Ford..God knows they need it right now. :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 All the employees at OAC are ready to build a world class vehicle we just need Ford to market it well. Hopefully we can begin to convince people that the Japanese aren't the only ones that can build a quality vehicle. :happy feet: Amen! I think Ford started to turn a corner with the Fusion and it is moving in the same direction with the Edge. Thanks to everyone from Oakwood who are on here helping future customers out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walktheOACline Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 All the employees at OAC are ready to build a world class vehicle we just need Ford to market it well.:happy feet: !!! All the employees at OAC are ready to build a world class vehicle !!! - didn't you hear about the company / union dispute ? Messages about the dislocation are palpable and imminent. Why is this happening now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiomidiman Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 A few of us on another forum have placed orders for the Edge. A couple of us received calls today about our production dates. Production is scheduled to begin October 16th and our cars are scheduled to be produced on October 23rd. Just curious. My order was submitted 8-8-06. When did you submit your order? I ordered an SEL w/ Rear Sensor and Tow Package. I'm just wondering when I might see it. I heard that that Job1 is Mid-October and I should start seeing them mid/late November and "MIGHT" get mine then. I've just paid my second month extension on my Explorer lease and was wondering how long I need to extend it for. So, are they already making them for Job1? I thought JOB1 was October. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfireEdge Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Just curious. My order was submitted 8-8-06. When did you submit your order? I ordered an SEL w/ Rear Sensor and Tow Package. I'm just wondering when I might see it. I heard that that Job1 is Mid-October and I should start seeing them mid/late November and "MIGHT" get mine then. I've just paid my second month extension on my Explorer lease and was wondering how long I need to extend it for. So, are they already making them for Job1? I thought JOB1 was October. Bill I ordered mine on 7/27. I sure hope that delivery doesn't drag out too late. My lease is going to be up on my Mountaineer and I would rather not have to extend it or rent another vehicle until my Edge gets here. But then again, Northwoods Winter is on the way. would beat walking, snowshoeing or skiing everywhere I went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFA Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 HI First post....and a few questions..... What did Oakville make before the Edge? Where is the CX7 built? I got to sit in an Edge on Sunday. We had an openhouse at our plant and they had one there. It was very nice. Had plenty of pass. room. I put the drivers seat where I'd like it and the backseat legroom was very good for the size. Looks awesome. I might have found a replacement for my 03 Tauras. Great Job guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walktheOACline Posted September 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 What did Oakville make before the Edge? Where is the CX7 built? 1) FORD'S OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY COMPLEX is the merger of two facilities that operated side by side. OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT + ONTARIO TRUCK PLANT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT 1950s Ford Mainline, Customline, Meteor Niagara, Rideau, Monarch Custom, Lucerne Mercury Custom, Monterey, Ford/Mercury 100 – 900 – Truck Series, Victoria, Crown Victoria, Fairlane, Monarch Richelieu, Mercury Montclair, Ranchero, Edsel Ranger, Pacer, Corsair, Citation, Ford/Mercury truck lines up to 1100 1960s Meteor, Falcon, Frontenac, Mercury Lines, Comet, Galaxie, Mercury Park Lane, Falcon Futura, Galaxie 500, Mercury, Fairlane 1970s Ford Custom, Custom 500, Galaxie 500, LTD, Meteor Rideau, Meteor Rideau 500, Meteor Montcalm, Meteor Marquis, Meteor Marquis, Meteor Marquis Brougham, Ford Torino, Gran Torino (Brougham, Sport) Mercury Marquis, Marquis Brougham, LTD, LTD Landau and Brougham, Gran Marquis, LTD Landau 1980-2006 LTD 'S', Tempo, Topaz, Escort, Lynx, Windstar, Freestar ONTARIO TRUCK PLANT Opened in 1965 and has built light, medium and heavy trucks as well as bus chassis models during its 39 years of operation. Ford SVT F-150 Lightning, finishing with the Heritage F-150. 2)MAZDA CX7 About the Mazda CX-7 crossover SUV, designed and engineered specifically for the North American market. All CX-7s will be built at the Ujina Plant No. 2 (U2) located near Mazda's global headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFA Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thank you very much!! I appreciate the repsonse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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