lowesdell Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I ordered a 2011 SEL on Septemeber 6, it was made Sept 27 and is now on a train. that was faster than I expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I ordered a 2011 SEL on Septemeber 6, it was made Sept 27 and is now on a train. that was faster than I expected That is a quick turn around! They must be getting caught up on their back log AND you must have a really good dealer. My car took about two weeks to get to me (in KS) once it got built. Lucky You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowesdell Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 That is a quick turn around! They must be getting caught up on their back log AND you must have a really good dealer. My car took about two weeks to get to me (in KS) once it got built. Lucky You! Wilson, thanks for the approximate shipping time. I am in St. Louis and dealer expects it on Oct 10 so that is about 2 weeks, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakville_edge Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Maybe you don't follow the car market that closely but I can name 15 vehicles off the top of my head that were an owners nightmare their first model year.When you get a chance do a little research yourself.Lastly, I dont think anyone on this board wants to be inconvenienced by bringing their car in every other week for a problem.If you read some of the posts on this board you would see owners having their car in the shop longer than they've had it at home.Others bringing it in for the same issue over and over again. I'd be happy if I never got to use my warranty. Unfortunatelyim waiting for a part that is currently on backorder to fix the thumping my car makes on incline acceleration. At least Ford has FINALLY came forward to say there is an issue and they are working on manufacturing a fix. I noticed on your signature 2010 Edge Limited. Can't help but feel your insight may be linked to the fact you just bought the outgoing model. Can first year models sometimes have MORE problems: YES Can first year models sometimes have LESS problems: YES Fact is every year the assembly line undergoes changes. Manufacturing process is sometimes tweaked daily, and could result in defects, or the reduction thereof. Some assembly workers agree the by month 2 of production, the process of building the car is followed to the T, and that only when production gets ramped and do they sway from their normal QC process they begin to introduce more assembly defects (as opposed to design defects). I have news for you, by the time the QC engineers even have locked down that there is a design defect they're already half way through the 2013 model year. You going to wait around for the perfect car? Fact is if a company has a reputation of addressing issues, they will do it whether you have purchased the car or not. In addition, things have changed. So many of the design issues can be addressed with software or firmware fixes, which was once impossible. For example, are you aware that the Ford Edge with adaptive cruise control can actually be hacked to incorporate the Stopping feature included in most new Volvo's? Its the identical system with some minor firmware modifications to change how the car responds to the triggered alert. Anyways if you like the car, and trust the company to stand behind it buy it. If you're afraid of it not being perfect, then buy a used car with a proven record. Any new car can have both design, and assembly defects no matter how long how long a given model has been out. Edited September 29, 2010 by oakville_edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvford Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wilson, thanks for the approximate shipping time. I am in St. Louis and dealer expects it on Oct 10 so that is about 2 weeks, too. I live in Chesterfield and mine shipped on a Friday, was in Wentzville the following Tuesday, at the Dealer Friday and I picked up on Saturday. Congrats on your new Edge you'll love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhazard1 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 For example, are you aware that the Ford Edge with adaptive cruise control can actually be hacked to incorporate the Stopping feature included in most new Volvo's? Its the identical system with some minor firmware modifications to change how the car responds to the triggered alert. Theoretically speaking, how would one go about getting the firmware changed/hacked on the adaptive cruise control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Theoretically speaking, how would one go about getting the firmware changed/hacked on the adaptive cruise control? Adaptive Cruise control is one thing I was not ready to trust. I wouldn't mind hacking mytouch and my iPhone but Im not ready to mess with the systems that actually control the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Theoretically speaking, how would one go about getting the firmware changed/hacked on the adaptive cruise control? I think he meant "hacked" by the Ford engineers, not customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhazard1 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I think he meant "hacked" by the Ford engineers, not customers. Well these days it seems the consumer can hack just about anything so you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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