thanks for all your suggestions, folks.
i really appreciate the help, AND not getting ragged by everyone for not already knowing the answer.
i am going to check with a few auto parts stores, and if they dont help, i am going to go through with the appointment i have with Ford on friday morning.
i DO have the PremiumCare on my car, so my $50 deductible should cover all my "warranty-able" concerns.
one more QUICK QUESTION: will someone PLEASE tell me how to fix "the moose" ? mine does it really loud, and it is embarassing; people always tell me what a "nice car" i have, then i get embarrassed when it does that.
is it correct that fixing the moose involves a new intake air hose, IAC motor, and throttle body?
i feel like i read a simpler fix once before.
thanks in advance.