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    Can 2008 be raised a few inches? Inexpen$ively?

    If deep snow, can something be inserted somewhere (IN THE VEHICLE!) which could raise the chassis up to clear a little more snow? Two shovels are carried in the SUV. During blizzards I have done a lot of digging through snowdrifts at 4 a.m. to get to the blood center or to a hospital. (This...
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    What are the largest wheels that can be put on without modifications?

    Are tires for larger wheels significantly morexpen$ive? Larger wheels have less rolling resistance and more smoothly roll over cracks and bumps and obstructions in the road. Raising the vehicle would allow better undercarriage snow clearance.
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    Can driving lights be added without defacing the front?

    Are any auxiliary lights made which can be attached behind the grill with an extension bracket through the grill openings so thathe grill is not damaged? Thank you.
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    Remove trailer hitch to reduce weight 2008 XLT

    Can it be unbolted as I did with our 99 Expedition? Will never use it. Why haul the weight? What about removing the third row seats which fold down into the floor? Thank you.
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    How does one clean the MAF?

    Thank you.
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    Sparkplug blows out on I-70

    Transporting blood to a mountain hospital, at westbound I-70 scenic overlook I am sleeping because I am falling asleep athe wheel. Woman heading to Orange County, CA drives in wither 2003 Expedition sounding like a sparkplug is missing. IT IS MISSING! Blown out. I told her she would...
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    "Don't try to replace spark plugs!" 2008 Why not?

    Fellow volunteer medical courier says to take it to the Ford dealer. I have always changed my own spark plugs in all of my vehicles. Why not now? Can't get access to some? Thank you
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    Coolant system flush. Can I use Peak or similar?

    We're all-volunteer emergency medical transport. I plan to flush the 2008's entire cooling system. Must I get to a Ford dealer and buy expen$ive Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant? (Yellow-colored) Or would our nearby Wal-mart or local auto parts store have something suitable and...
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