ice-capades Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Per Friday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) below is the model changeover schedule for the 2017/2018 Edge. 06/02/2017 - 2017MY Fleet Final Order Date 07/06/2017 - 2017MY Last Day to Spec Change 09/15/2017 - 2017MY Job Last Date 07/17/2017 - 2018MY Order Bank Open Date 08/17/2017 - 2018MY Scheduling Begins 09/18/2017 - 2018MY Job #1 Date The 2018 Edge Order Guide will be available on or about the date that the USOB (Unscheduled Order Bank) opens and will be uploaded to the Order Guide section at that time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Have you heard if the 2018 will be getting any new feature/option? Do have any information on the 9 speed transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Have you heard if the 2018 will be getting any new feature/option? Do have any information on the 9 speed transmission? Ford has not yet released any information on updates or changes for the 2018MY Edge. I'd expect that information to be available closer to the release of the 2018 Edge Order Guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Per Friday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) below is the updated model changeover schedule for the 2017/2018 Edge. 06/30/2017 - 2017MY Fleet Final Order Date 07/20/2017 - 2017MY Last Day to Spec Change 09/15/2017 - 2017MY Job Last Date 07/17/2017 - 2018MY Order Bank Open Date 08/17/2017 - 2018MY Scheduling Begins 09/18/2017 - 2018MY Job #1 Date The 2018 Edge Order Guide will be available on or about the date that the USOB (Unscheduled Order Bank) opens and will be uploaded to the Order Guide section at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Does anyone know if the 2018 Edge/MKX are going to have the new 9 spd transmissions or are they going to be basically the same as the 2017's? There is almost no recent credible info out there for the 2018's, save for the hyped SEL Appearance Package. Thanks for any info here... Edited June 8, 2017 by chucky2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Since we haven't heard anything about it I would presume it stays with the 6 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Bummer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 &or what about the idea that the MKX could get the 9-speed while the Edge could get an 8-speed version of the new tranny? + re: timing - the 9 might be ready already but not the 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 8/9 speed doesn't start production until sometime next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) So what you guys are saying is it's a definite that the Edge/MKX surely won't be getting a 8/9/10 speed transmission for the 2018MY? EDIT: Changed MKS to MKX. Edited June 8, 2017 by chucky2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 So what you guys are saying is it's a definite that the Edge/MKS surely won't be getting a 8/9/10 speed transmission for the 2018MY? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 yes Damn that sux, was going to wait until this time next year for the end of model year discounts and pick up a loaded Edge or entry MKX...but I'd like the 8/9/10 speed as I'd imagine it's going to deliver better real world mpg (the sticker is just a joke to normal drivers). Now it's buy a no discount 2019... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 It's not going to be that much better. 1-2 mpg at best in everyday driving is my guess and in terms of actual fuel costs that's not significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I would buy one at the end of this year with discounta and trade in a couple years after they have a year or so of production on the new transmission. Inevitably there are always minor issues they weren't able to test for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 &or what about the idea that the MKX could get the 9-speed while the Edge could get an 8-speed version of the new tranny? + re: timing - the 9 might be ready already but not the 8? Where have you read about a 8 speed? Do you have a link to the 8 speed? I read Ford and GM co-developed the 10 and 9 speed transmissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 There was a report/rumor that Ford was making a 8 speed version of the new trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Where have you read about a 8 speed? Do you have a link to the 8 speed? I read Ford and GM co-developed the 10 and 9 speed transmissions. http://www.autonews.com/article/20170522/OEM01/170519722/ford-to-build-an-8-speed-transmission-in-michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 The 2018MY Edge USOB (Unscheduled Order Bank) is due to open on 07/17/2017. The 2018 Edge Order Guide will be uploaded to the Order Guide Section as soon as it is released to Dealers. It's usually available on or about the day that the USOB opens but there are sometimes delays if Ford is still finalizing the ordering specifications, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn1946 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Anyone know if Ford is going to increase prices for the 2018 Edge, and if they are how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Anyone know if Ford is going to increase prices for the 2018 Edge, and if they are how much? Here's a comparison of the 2017MY vs. 2018MY Edge base vehicle MSRP prices for the AWD models. 2017MY 2018MY SE AWD $30,945 $31,215 SEL AWD $33,785 $33,950 Titanium AWD $37,595 $37,925 Sport AWD $40,900 $40,675 The only real way to compare pricing changes is to price out vehicles with the same specifications. If you know what vehicle specifications you want I can price out a 2017MY vs. 2018MY for you. Just send me a message with the specifications and I'll send you the pricing for both model years. Edited July 22, 2017 by ice-capades 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn1946 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Thank you for the offer to help. The specs for the 2018 is AWD Titanium, Ruby Red, Ceramic interior, 302A package, Cold Weather 55C, Cargo Accessory 60A, 999/446 Twin Scroll 4 cylinder ecoboost, 18" polished Aluminum wheels with chain compatible tires 64M/TCM, Class II hitch Trailer Tow 53G, Also I am eligible for X-pin pricing, do you know when the X-Pin pricing scheme will be available to ford partners? Edited July 24, 2017 by glenn1946 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thank you for the offer to help. The specs for the 2018 is AWD Titanium, Ruby Red, Ceramic interior, 302A package, Cold Weather 55C, Cargo Accessory 60A, 999/446 Twin Scroll 4 cylinder ecoboost, 18" polished Aluminum wheels with chain compatible tires 64M/TCM, Class II hitch Trailer Tow 53G, Also I am eligible for X-pin pricing, do you know when the X-Pin pricing scheme will be available to ford partners? Pricing information sent via private message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 Per Friday's FDNB (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin) below is the updated model changeover schedule for the 2017/2018 Edge. 07/14/2017 - 2017MY Fleet Final Order Date 08/03/2017 - 2017MY Last Day to Spec Change 09/26/2017 - 2017MY Job Last Date 07/17/2017 - 2018MY Order Bank Open Date 08/17/2017 - 2018MY Scheduling Begins 09/27/2017 - 2018MY Job #1 Date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn1946 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Thank You for the production schedule update. Just a couple of questions: 1. Once a vehicle order has been submitted to the order bank by the dealer, how long does it normally take to get scheduled to be built? 2. What is the approximate amount of time it takes to go through the actual production line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Thank You for the production schedule update. Just a couple of questions: 1. Once a vehicle order has been submitted to the order bank by the dealer, how long does it normally take to get scheduled to be built? 2. What is the approximate amount of time it takes to go through the actual production line? Over the weekend I created a new topic... "Vehicle Ordering & Scheduling Process" (http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/63667-ford-vehicle-ordering-scheduling-process/) which should answer the questions for you. As for the actual production time, perhaps one of the members that actually works at one on the plants can give you the best information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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