I think you meant disconnect the Ground wire not the Neutral. Per Google:
The appliance will operate normally without the ground wire because it is not a part of the conducting path which supplies electricity to the appliance. ... In the absence of the ground wire, shock hazard conditions...
Likely it's because the line would freeze back to the tailgate in the winter
Likely it's because the line would freeze back to the tailgate in the winter.
Let him know that the truck is effectively a bonded neutral GFCI protected 30 amp generator and that the bonding wire may not be accessable to remove. As far as your estimated price, maybe $300 for material and a billable rate of $100 an hour for a full day to include permit and inspection...
Have you tried parts.ford? I'm asuming your talking about the piece above the tow hooks and ford shows black, PTM or chrome, all between $130-215. Part#8419A "protector"
Bob, what I found for the mud flaps are:
ML3Z-16A550-AA fronts
ML3Z-16A550-BA rears with support bar
I signed up through accessories.ford, got 20% off my first order and free shipping so about the same price as Weathertech or Husky. No idea if they'll fit since my truck is still months away.