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I'm guessing he is talking about the rod because the key won't come out unless it 'knows' the trans is in park.

Just in case you didn't know, you can convert foot pounds into inch pounds by multiplying by 12. In other words 8 foot lbs = 96 inch lbs.

While I don't, if you have a decent Ford parts counter guy, show him your photo and he should be able to get it if they still make it.

It would be crazy not to.

For a temp fix until you find the part, I would wrap a piece of wire around the separated piece back to the rubber hose going to the intake in pic #1 as close to the intake as you can get to hold it together.

My son and I changed the same one on my O8. Yes just pull the axle and change the seal. Just started the seal by tapping evenly around and ended up using a 2x4 (didn't have a seal driver where we were working) with one person holding/watch the seal and the other tapping the board. Some people...

If you need a cheap flex ratchet that won't see much use, Harbor Freight has them for about $22. https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-flex-head-ratchet-70150.html And Walmart has 1/4" Gear Drive for $26...

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.