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I don't know much about it but seem to remember there is a valve that turns off the trans fluid from flowing until it warms to a certain temp. If so, yours is not opening.

Why is that?

I was thinking the same. That maybe they are putting partial or full weight on the wheel so it can be tightened without help.

It probably happened to all of us at one time or another.

You have to make sure it is the same engine as there is the 4.0 V-6 and the 4.6 V-8. That can trip people up watching videos if not paying attention.

Wow, those are thick.

Yes, I was thinking the same.

That has been recommended here many times before and I haven't heard of anything negative from it. Just don't go too long.

Hey, give it a shot. I would try it different ways to see what worked. A photo here is always helpful to explain an issue.

Looks like the brake anti lock control. Do some of the lines go to the brake master cylinder?

There is a chip in the key that is programed to your car. My Explorer only came with one key so I called a local mobile lock smith who came to my garage, made a new key and programed it for $50 key included. A Ford dealer can do it but you would have to trailer it there and most likely would...

The first thing I would check is the insulation on the wires near the sensor. Many times the insulation will fall off leaving bare wires to touch or cross fire causing all kind of issues.

Good to hear. Thanks for the info.

So you got worse mileage after replacing a defective part?

I have found that many times a bad ball joint will make a fairly loud creak when turning the steering wheel like when you are parking. I'm guessing that is caused by the lack of lubrication which is one reason it wore to begin with.

Thanks for the info and update. I'm sure it will help someone down the road.

It helps to know which engine and the mileage.

Junk yard, e-bay or keep you eye out for anyone parting a Explorer out.

Yes, they sure didn't make it easy to find or get to.

Are you sure it wasn't a wheel bearing instead of the rear end? Explorers and bad wheel bearings is a very common thing.

Yes, good that you got it and thanks for letting us know.

Come back and let us know if the pump does the trick. Good luck.

Sounds similar to another vehicle I had last year when the fuel pump went out. It didn't die completely at first but about seven miles later it did and had to be towed. Note, I did not say that is what happened to yours but it surely something to check.

Great information.

Like said, try to remove the air first (it's free and easy), if that's a no, take it to a good alignment shop and have them drive it. A good alignment mechanic will be able to tell you your problem. I like to fix things on my own but throwing parts at it or driving something that sounds unsafe...