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Ford takes more time on Edge, MKX Ford Motor (F) is pushing back the launch of its important Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles to iron out supplier and assembly problems at the refurbished Oakville, Ontario, factory where the two are built. Quality Issues Force a Delay for a New Ford Ford executives said that delivery of its new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover vehicles would be delayed until December. Release Of Ford Edge Delayed; Layoffs Possible Ford has delayed the launch of its latest vehicle, the Ford Edge, by two weeks. Analysts said that although most people might view this as bad, it is actually good because in the past Ford may have just released the vehicle regardless and fixed it later. Ailing Fords crucial Edge crossover is running late The bold new crossover that was on schedule to redefine the ailing Ford Motor Co. and kick off the companys product-led Way Forward turnaround plan is now two weeks behind schedule. Top Ford exec to speak at Rotary meeting Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Co.s vice president of North American manufacturing, will speak to Louisville Rotary Club members at the Galt House on Thursday at noon. Hinrichs is one of Fords top manufacturing executives, and his decisions will help shape the futures of the Louisville Assembly Plant on Fern Valley Road and at the Kentucky Truck Plant on Chamberlain Lane. Ford delays delivery of crossover vehicles DEARBORN, MICH. Ford Motor Co. will delay delivery of its Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover vehicles as it irons out problems at its Oakville, Ontario, manufacturing complex, company officials said yesterday. Ford pushes back Edge, MKX launch Ford Motor Co. is delaying the launch of the important new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers by two weeks in an effort to work out last-minute manufacturing and supplier issues, the company said Wednesday. Manufacturing problems delay Ford’s Edge Ford Motor Co. will delay delivery of its new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover vehicles as it irons out problems at its Oakville, Ontario, manufacturing complex, company officials said Wednesday. Workers peek at future Ford cars Ford Motor Co. is taking an unprecedented step to convince employees and retirees that there is light at the end of the automakers dark financial tunnel. Ford Not Swayed by Maumees Incentive Package MAUMEE -- The city of Maumee tried to save its stamping plant, but it looks like its effort failed. Maumee Mayor Tim Wagener says Ford Motor Company has rejected the incentives offered by both the city, county and state governments to keep the Maumee Stamping Plant open. | |||||||