In previous years the OK To Build (OKTB) is given around late June or early July.
Order bank usually opens for the year in March/April.
Depends on what gets changed, there's no refresh scheduled until 2019 as a 2020 model but thats a complete update/change.
18MY likely to have tech updates, color choice changes and package changes.
No info yet as mentioned. The 2017 production began June 6th with orders being accepted on March 28th. The final order date for the 2017 models has not even been set yet. It's doubtful there will be many changes to the 2018 with the 2016 having been the 'refreshed' model. As posted, the 2020 is for now, supposed to be a redesign.Anyone know if there is any pics of the new 2018 inside and out? Or when it will be released for sale?
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Thanks Sgt for reply, I want the 17XLT, with sports appearance package, only thing holding me back is the grey suede inserts in seats with black leather, there is no way to option out of suede for all leather, without losing the sports appearance package, I'm just hoping 18 will allow for black leather seats inside with sports appearance package
Thanks Sgt for reply, I want the 17XLT, with sports appearance package, only thing holding me back is the grey suede inserts in seats with black leather, there is no way to option out of suede for all leather, without losing the sports appearance package, I'm just hoping 18 will allow for black leather seats inside with sports appearance package
Thats funny because when I saw the XLT Appearance Package I saw exterior first with those wheels I love and thought the Explorer Marketing Team nailed it. Then I saw the suede seats later and couldn't believe the same people that did the exterior packaging did that. Love the wheels, hate the seats.
Could you get the suede dyed professionally or is that a nightmare waiting to happen?
Welcome to the Forum Michael.At this point, I am debating waiting for the '18 to see if they have added automatic braking rather than the pre-load.
Thanks.Welcome to the Forum Michael.
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Here you go, later this yearAny word on the 18's???
Likely to hit the dealer lots around mid December or Christmas time.Any word on the 18's???
Are you aware that the 2018 will be a 'refresh' model as per reports here? Not sure if that is enough to tempt you to wait?Well dang! I have a 2013 Limited and they started production on those in March 2012! I want a Platinum now and have been putting it off thinking the 2018 would be coming out soon. Looks like I'll be ordering a custom 2017 since it's impossible to find one with Black interior (I really don't like the white/cream interior) with a second row bench seat.
Thank you airdocs for providing the link!
Are you aware that the 2018 will be a 'refresh' model as per reports here? Not sure if that is enough to tempt you to wait?
If your tires are that bad, you're going to get hit with the trade value anyways for having to replace them. So you might as well replace them regardless.I know! I'm at that critical point of trade in or get new tires, breaks, etc. So I was thinking I could go a couple more months but 7 months is pushing it!! Especially considering I travel for work for time to time. Plus I've been on wanting a new car since November!!
I actually don't see that happening for good reason. I watched a video on Ford's approach to this tech, and I think it's the right way to go. Automatic braking means you need to reliably get rid of all false positives, and I've heard some crazy stories about Audi/Volvo doing false positive hard braking. That's that kind of stuff that causes car accidents.At this point, I am debating waiting for the '18 to see if they have added automatic braking rather than the pre-load.