On vehicles with a true 2wd position in the transfer case, yes.
only if you disconnect both drive shafts.
Most, yes. Moving operating system files or program files can cause problems.
No.
Yes, it is possible but not recomended.
No guarantee can ever be given that you will not have problems, for anything. As long as your hard drive is in working order and you partition the drive correctly, ubuntu shouldn't have any problems installing.
You can't disconnect the 4-wheel drive. The Mountaineer is a ALL WHEEL DRIVE S.U.V.
Yes - Windows accepts external hardware while it's running without any problems !
Yes - Windows accepts external hardware while it's running without any problems !
No.
NO, you need a flash drive for everything.
Possible problems with the transfer case.
You can still drive the car, but your odometer will not move without the speedo cable attached. Make sure you disconnect the cable from the gauges and where it connects to the engine.