akirby Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 My comment was in response to the assertion that the f150 is getting everything new at launch. That isn't the case obviously. Nobody said that. They said it was getting a new platform, top hat and drivetrain (engine in this case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 6/24 6PM ET - it will be a 2015MY, MKX is a 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 6/24 6PM ET - it will be a 2015MY, MKX is a 2016. Ah crap. Don't tell Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 6/24 6PM ET - it will be a 2015MY, MKX is a 2016. Is there a special show going on that day? I think the Texas state fair is later in summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Is there a special show going on that day? I think the Texas state fair is later in summer? Ford Social put it out on their Instagram and FB pages. It could be something similar to what they did with the Explorer. Sometimes being the only one launching something helps you stand out a lot more. They will probably tease a dark image a day between now and then to build buzz over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ford Social put it out on their Instagram and FB pages. It could be something similar to what they did with the Explorer. Sometimes being the only one launching something helps you stand out a lot more. They will probably tease a dark image a day between now and then to build buzz over the weekend. Sweet. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 For the past 7+ years, Ford has been following the process of NOT changing more than 1 or 2 of the following: top hat, platform and powertrain. Fusion? Escape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) Fusion? Escape? Focus, Fusion and Escape. All Global platforms, new top hats and new power trains were adopted and modified for North America Edited June 21, 2014 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Looks Edge-ish to me...! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Just shared it. My money is Edge too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Per the latest FDNB #1425 (Fleet Distribution News Bulletin)... 08/29/2014 - 2014MY Edge - Final Fleet Order Due Date 10/09/2014 - 2014MY Edge - Last Date to Spec Change 12/23/2014 - 2014MY Edge - Job Last Date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 No 2015 Edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 No 2015 Edge? Maybe that's the Edge of Tomorrow? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_of_Tomorrow_(film) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Will the new edge continue at Oakville? Maybe they plan to run the new and old model for a while? Similar to the new F150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Ah crap. Don't tell Nick! It could still be delayed. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Will the new edge continue at Oakville? Maybe they plan to run the new and old model for a while? Similar to the new F150. All signs point to yes on OAP building it. No reason to build them both. You're only talking ~10,000 units a month. And it's not called Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 All signs point to yes on OAP building it. No reason to build them both. You're only talking ~10,000 units a month. And it's not called Impala. Even if you take into account additional export volume for Edge, I don't see it needing an alternate location, given the other products at Oakville are the slow-selling Flex and MKT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 With the EU spec Edge being offered with the 2.0L TDCi (diesel) and assembled and exported from Oakville, any chance Ford N.A. would decide to offer the diesel in the new Edge over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) Will the new edge continue at Oakville? Maybe they plan to run the new and old model for a while? Similar to the new F150. You can only do that with multiple plants, Oakville is being refurbished for new CD4.2 Edge and next MKX. Edited June 22, 2014 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Considering the difference in what it takes to meet NA emissions regulations from what the EU has and Ford's EB strategy, IMHO, not much of a chance. Now, if GM or Toyota offers one and it takes off, then that could change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) It may be easier for Ford Europe to build its own Edge at Valencia alongside Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy. There are significand differences in some front internal crash protection panels and diesel emission systems to make the vehicles a little bit more regional than most think. It's not as easy as building all of them in one place and distributing from there. Edited June 22, 2014 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 The new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU will allow Canadian automakers to ship as many as 100,000 duty-free vehicles under relaxed rules-of-origin requirements should be a plus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 The new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU will allow Canadian automakers to ship as many as 100,000 duty-free vehicles under relaxed rules-of-origin requirements should be a plus. Excellent. Export from Oakville to see if the EU market can justify tooling up in Valencia. Also, if ever Lincoln should be sold in the EU, the MKX can be exported too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Couple interesting articles I came across searching CD539 (new Edge) program 1.From a supplierbusiness.com page 2015 Ford Edge Second Generation (Platform: CD4; Program code: CD539; Assembled: Oakville, Canada; SOP: November 2014) - See more at: http://www.supplierbusiness.com/page/65/cutaways#sthash.7r5YcHdY.dpuf Start of production is November 2014, and I also read for Europe the Edge will hit the dealerships in the second half of 2015. 2.Ford job ad on Linkdin Program Vehicle Integration - Vehicle Integration/ Engineering for the CD539E/X (code for Edge Europe) and CD390 (code for Mondeo/Fusion,S-Max & Galaxy) programs, at the Cuautitlán Mx Plant were at the moment the Fiesta is being assembled. Does this imply that rumored Fiesta assembly being halted at Cuautitlan really is happening, and Ford will move its CD4 platforms in there? Edited June 23, 2014 by MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks MKII, I've posted the link to that position so others can see...here but in case Ford Mexico pulls the ad, here it is: Program Vehicle Integration Ford Motor Company - Naucalpan de Juárez y alrededores, México (Posted 24 days ago) Position Description: (1) Vehicle Integration/ Engineering for the CD539E/X and CD390 programs (2) R202 Drive lead, in setting drives, reporting issues and driving resolution of issues. (3) Leading & Running VPAT (4) Reporting program status in Integrator (5) Leading the updates of Consumers Report, APEAL and DNA charts. (6) Representing the VOC in all programs aspects at all phases (7) Leading CAT evaluations and reporting to management, leading the implementation of program actions to close CAT issues. (8) Leading and preparing papers and reviews at various program milestones Edited June 23, 2014 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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