ml> i almost dread getting started on the front end rebuild of my Chrysler
ml> 300 to remove the deer damaged sections and replace them... have also
ml> just taken posession of a 2000 Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition that has had
ml> some problems in the past... first ford i've owned, ever... haven't had
ml> any problems with it in the ~300 miles i've driven it since saturday...
ml> the difference between the two vehicles is profound... not only handling
ml> but fuel mileage, too... this thing is like driving a semi-truck which i
ml> hope to get to, too, in the next month as well... things appear to be
ml> looking up!

I have heard those Ford SUVs have spark plug / ignition coil problems
often, but have never owned one, myself.

Probably one of my biggest battles which you never know when you are going
to run into, it the "stuck bolt".  Happens often on suspension
areas of the car - especially up north in the snow/salt areas.  

I swear, I could have taken a spin down the road in the Durango with no lug
nuts on any of the wheels.  It was that stuck - due to rust.

I have started using anti-seize stuff on those trouble spots to prevent
that from happening again.

- Mark

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