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2004 Explorer XLT 4WD - Nice solid vehicle compared to my 23 ST, thick textured interior panels, no rattles.... thought I was upgrading. :rolleyes:

Holding out for the full makeover whenever that will be.

This one sounds similar https://www.explorerst.org/threads/1-5-months-old-doesnt-start.6738/#post-85787

Have you checked your battery? Easy to drain them with all the electronics and Auto Start Stop. My Rear cargo dome light was stuck on for the first two days that I had my ST due to multiple button pushes. Had to keep it on a charger until I got it to turn it off. May want to scan for trouble codes.

Any trouble codes? https://www.foexplorer.com/ford_explorer_parking_aid_vehicles_with_rear_parking_aid-967.html

Yes, https://www.foexplorer.com/ford_explorer_removal_and_installation_all_wheel_drive_awd_module-825.html

Not all of your codes are listed, but You can check you trouble codes here: https://www.foexplorer.com/ford_explorer_diagnosis_and_testing_dtc_chart_and_pinpoint_tests-822.html Seems like you have a module communications issue, do you have access to a scan tool or forscan? if you scroll down...

It was in a Ford troubleshooting guide for one of the trouble codes, That TSB looks as if they are adding a ground wire, please standby, checking schematics, the TSB, and trouble codes.

Just out of curiosity, how did you access the transmission fluid level dipstick. Did you use a lift?

Try going to a local auto parts store and ask if they will check for any DTCs, or Download Forscan. Hopefully its something easy like the first two below. From what I can see, no fuse, direct connection to the Body control Module. B1277:11 Reverse Lamp: Circuit Short To Ground B1277:15 Reverse...

Ford should have used rev numbers, like 52.3T for the class 3 tow package, then 52.4T for the class 4 package.

https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/resources/general/pdf/guides/21Towing_Ford_Explorer_Dec3.pdf https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/cpo/pdf/2023_Ford_Explorer_Towing_Info_Dec16.pdf

https://www.foexplorer.com/ford_explorer_general_procedures_transmission_fluid_level_check-779.html https://www.foexplorer.com/ford_explorer_general_procedures_transmission_fluid_drain_and_refill-777.html

Have you checked your battery?

I would buy a new one, dismantle it and resell the individual parts after using the parts that I needed. You may make a small profit.

It's supposed to be used to place the transmission into Neutral, but I could never get it to work.

The link is in the service manual (CD version). If you repair it please post a few pictures, hopefully something just popped out of place and needs to be reseated.

Glad to have helped, as far as the burning smell you may want to check your exhaust pipes at the joints, your turbos may be leaking oil.

Have you tried this: https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/videos/WorkShopManual/F1917.mp4

Could it be this?