range Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Ford raises Edge sales forecast Richard Truett Automotive News June 4, 2007 - 1:00 am DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. last week raised its 2007 sales forecast for the Edge crossover to 120,000 units, from 100,000. ................. Ford plans to add 77,000 units of light-truck production in the third quarter. Ford declined to discuss how the Edge fits into that plan. Auto News (subscription) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waymondospiff Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Not really a shock - to make 120k/year it's an average of 10k/month. The Edge has been beating that every month since supply started to ramp up. Hopefully Edge will be able to maintain the 120k/year pace over the life of the vehicle - that will be the challenge! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Not really a shock - to make 120k/year it's an average of 10k/month. The Edge has been beating that every month since supply started to ramp up. Hopefully Edge will be able to maintain the 120k/year pace over the life of the vehicle - that will be the challenge! Scott As long as Ford takes a look at the braking (as well as the MKX's), and tweak the interior they should have no problem whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 yes as long as Ford does not abandon it like they do everything else! But they will and when sales decline, they'll let it go instead of tweaking it like the Japs do. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 yes as long as Ford does not abandon it like they do everything else! But they will and when sales decline, they'll let it go instead of tweaking it like the Japs do. Sad. 06 Fusion/Milan - 07 AWD, 09 refresh including a hybrid 05 500 - 08 Taurus new drivetrain, exterior/interior upgrades 06 Zephyr - 07 MKZ new drivetrain, AWD, exterior tweaks, 09 refresh The days of launch and abandon are over although all vehicles might not be on a 3 yr cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 As long as Ford takes a look at the braking (as well as the MKX's), and tweak the interior they should have no problem whatsoever. sigh....theres nothing wrong with the inside...and the brake isssue is being addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'd like to see Ford get a "torquier" version of the 3.5 for its crossovers. For cars, it seems more than good...but for a couple tons of CUV, it's time to move the power down the rev range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'd like to see Ford get a "torquier" version of the 3.5 for its crossovers. For cars, it seems more than good...but for a couple tons of CUV, it's time to move the power down the rev range. Like the 3.7L Mazda is putting in the CX-9 for 2008? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'd like to see Ford get a "torquier" version of the 3.5 for its crossovers. For cars, it seems more than good...but for a couple tons of CUV, it's time to move the power down the rev range. Out-accelerating a BMW X5 isn't good enough? Some people are never happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) sigh....theres nothing wrong with the inside...and the brake isssue is being addressed. A few issues: -Aluminum trim or silver frost paint, use one or the other or make the parts that aren't meant to be trimed in aluminum the same color as the rest of the dash -The lack of a power seatback. Sorry but in something that expensive it should be there when you order the power seat. Besides it is a PITA to get the setback in the proper position when you only have 'x' detents available. If Ford doesn't want to make it power, I strongly suggest (cause I miss it) the rotary knob that the Contour/Mystique used in the first few years of production to adjust the seatback -Little things like the vent louver knobs and the adjusment for the instrument lights look like cheap after thoughts Maybe a high performance version would be welcomed, but the D35 in that vehicle is more responsive than say the D30 in the Fusion. It's smooth, fuel efficent and works well in this application. Edited June 5, 2007 by Michael Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Like the 3.7L Mazda is putting in the CX-9 for 2008? When was this announced? I'm not doubting you, just looking for additional info or the source of this info. The only thing I thought we knew for sure about a 3.7L is that it will be in the Lincoln MKS when it starts production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme4x4 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Out-accelerating a BMW X5 isn't good enough? Some people are never happy. Of course not, silly man. It needs to out accelerate a Porsche Cayenne Turbo (spelling............ and I don't care). Oh yea...................and while out accelerating the Porsche, it also needs to be the same price as it is currently, use regular gas, and get 30-35mpg (you know, since Ford has to be better than everyone, at everything, with every model............... just to be on equal footing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 When was this announced? I'm not doubting you, just looking for additional info or the source of this info. The only thing I thought we knew for sure about a 3.7L is that it will be in the Lincoln MKS when it starts production. I suspect that higher-capacity AWD transmissions are the hold-up. I'd like to see a 350hp MK Z and 450HP+ MK S: Lexus and Infiniti's worst nightmares. A 350-horse AWD Z with handling components and big disk brakes. What is so gawddam difficult? Pull the pickle out and build it. When you're coming from behind, you have to try harder. Instead of declaring it impossible, Ford should have a Fusion with 300+ hp available as an option. Meanwhile, we hurry up and wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I would love to see Ford push for a number higher, like around 150k I don't think there is any question that the edge is a success. It definately is, and I think 120k is a given, which is great, but I think Ford should reach for 150k, a number that may be tough to get, and I think internally they are, either way, great success, now give a 3 year MCE to keep it fresh and competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I would love to see Ford push for a number higher, like around 150k I don't think there is any question that the edge is a success. It definately is, and I think 120k is a given, which is great, but I think Ford should reach for 150k, a number that may be tough to get, and I think internally they are, either way, great success, now give a 3 year MCE to keep it fresh and competitive. Since Oakville is working overtime and building over 4000 Edges/week, the production is there to sell 150,000 first year, not sure about enough customers, but production is there. In fact, Ford is building more Edges than Fusions right now. Oakville is working overtime and Hermosillo is not. Looks like Lincoln could sell 40,000 MKX's first year which is mighty impressive when you consider how pricey it is. Oakville could very easily build almost 200,000 Edge/MKX first year and will be super busy when it starts building Flex next year. Looks like Oakville will be 110% capacity plant and these vehicles produce more profit than Fusion and Milan. Oakville plant is going to be Ford's crown jewel like Michigan Truck Plant was when Ford could sell every Expedition/Navigator vehicle it could make. At one time Ford sold 200,000 Expeditions/year and each one represented more than $10,000 profit. Alas, the good old days. :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 If Ford tried to 'reach' for 150K, and missed by even 10,000, the press and know it all's would have a 'media pig roast' about how "Ford cant sell anything". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 If Ford tried to 'reach' for 150K, and missed by even 10,000, the press and know it all's would have a 'media pig roast' about how "Ford cant sell anything". Very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swenson88 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 If the Edge keeps selling more than 12K units/month then it is already selling at a 150K/year pace. So much for "bombing". Good for Ford. I hope it gets continuous updates and tweakings for the better to maintain its momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sranger Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 The only way the Edge will not sell 120k this year is if we have a major hit to the economy.... Mazda has confirmed that the CX-9 is going to get the 3.7L for 2008 production of the new CX-9 starts in July ( sux because I just bought one ).... So far Mazda has not confirmed the HP/Torque numbers but it will be between 275-300hp... I suspect that the MKX will have the same engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravestar Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I want an Edge with a third row seat. Any hope for a model like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I want an Edge with a third row seat. Any hope for a model like this? Yeah, it's called a CX9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravestar Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Yeah, it's called a CX9. Point me to my local Ford Dealer that I may purchase it from...that is my point. Why are the other marketing channels getting the hot products and no option from Ford Division? Step up to the plate...you use to and hit home runs all the time. An idle bat never hits the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Point me to my local Ford Dealer that I may purchase it from...that is my point. Why are the other marketing channels getting the hot products and no option from Ford Division? Step up to the plate...you use to and hit home runs all the time. An idle bat never hits the ball. It's called the Taurus X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 It's called the Taurus X. correct - I think the T-X is ways better than the CX-9 - for one it is lighter and more fuel efficient .. and if you want more style ... wait 12 months for the Flex. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sranger Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I want an Edge with a third row seat. Any hope for a model like this? It is called the Mazda CX-9... It is about as close to a third row Edge as you are going to find in the next year or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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