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Probably the solenoid not pulling in. Check connections to solenoid from battery. You should hear a loud click when turning ignition switch to start. Also, a real trap, make sure your auto park switch is working. Like, if you are in drive, the starter won't crank.
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Possibly a battery cable terminal or the connection at the starter.
Sometimes a loose or faulty wire can barely work until a load is put on it then it just shuts down. Test power flow at starter before and after turning the key. Replace battery cable ends and if the problem persists, replace entire cable.
Go under the car and have a helper hold the key in the start position while you probe the wire to the solenoid for 12 volts, also do a voltage test on the positive battery cable and inspect it at the battery for acid intrusion near the positive battery post clamp, if acid has gotten into the cable the outer insulation will appear swollen and the cable must be replaced, this is a common cause of no starts on Explorers.
The firewall solenoid can be a problem, but I would first check battery condition and connections. Any corrosion in the battery terminal connection will cause this problem. Have you tried to jump start it? if it jumps ok then the battery is probably dead. Hope this helps, let me know.
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The starter is the next logical choice to swap, but make sure that you have checked all of the connections on your battery and solenoid, and that your charging system is working well enough that your battery is fully charged. If you pull on your head light switch, and then try to start the car, the lights should dim a bit, but not go out. Anyway, back to your starter. Remember to disconnect the negative terminal of your battery first. All it takes to change the starter is to disconnect the nuts that hold the wiring first, then take out the bolts tht mount the starter to the engine bell housing. Reverse the process to install, and hook up the battery terminal last....
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