I just ordered my 2018 XLT on Friday and was told 8-10 weeks delivery time as well. Are Navigators and Expeditions built on the same line? I would think so, but you never know...
This seems longer than would normally be the case for Ford - my Dad's F-250 only took 4 weeks to factory order. I can't see that the Expy would take much longer to physically build. I'm sure there must be a backlog of orders at the plant for these kinds of delivery times.
The really surprising thing was the lack of Expy's at the dealerships in Alberta - I test drove one of the 3 XLT models in the whole province, and even the Platinums and Limiteds are hard to find - seems like only about a quarter of the dealers even have a 2018 Expy on the lot.
I've been told by the dealers that Canada takes second place to the US for delivery because the US buys way more Expys. Does that sound right or are they just pouting?
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Just to add a few things to the pros/cons list, based on the changes I noticed compared to my 2006 Limited (sadly totalled by a flying Silverado during the commute to work):
Pros
1) They actually have cargo tie-downs in the rear(!)
2) If you think there are issues with SYNC 3, compare to the original SYNC, which was already 1x10^6 times better than the 2006 Navigation system. That was the worst system I've ever seen in a vehicle. My list of issues with that was very very long.
3) Lots of small increases in usable space in the back, like the storage next to the jack (not there in the 2006), and the storage bins on the left side.
4) Tons of other items but I suspect they're obvious to most people. Way more pros than cons actually.
Cons
1) Not interested in the big sunroof. In 12 years with the previous Expedition, I only used the sunroof for one thing: I would stand up on the drive seat with my body through the roof to make it easier to attach my Thule to the roof rack. Other than that it was always too bright/too dark/too cold/too hot to open the damn thing. Did not add this to my new Expy order...
2) I suppose this was done for cosmetic reasons, but the roof rails still end too far back from the front windshield. To put a canoe up there properly, you either have to center it on the third row seats (doesn't work if you're towing a travel trailer), or get very creative with supports and tie-downs (which is the way I have to go). Probably only an issue for me but... oh, and very few of the competitors, if any, are any better.
3) I wanted the B&O stereo as well, but not available on XLT. Shame.
4) I was a little perturbed that I couldn't order both the FX4 and HD Towing packages for a reasonable price - even though the big items are in both packages (transfer case, ltd slip 3.73 diff, radiator), it would still have cost full price for the FX4 for basically stickers, shocks, and skid plates. I declined the FX4.
Mike