Open the entire back hatch, and unscrew casing, and replace bulb. Now redo what you've undone.
You can change the light bulb by this method.
Raise the back hatch there is two screws that hold the tail light on (2002 ford explorer) remove the tail light and twist out bulb housing , pull release clips and remove bulb. Install bulb in reverse.
A 2002 Ford Explorer ( 4 door ) takes bulb # 9145 in the fog light according to the owners manual
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Open hood, there will be 2 black metal slide locks in the back of the light assembly. After that, work the light assembly out the front, disconnect the plug and change out the light.
bulb # for brake light on your explorer is a 3157 backup light bulb # is 3156 hope this helps
If you can't get to the back of the light through the trunk, you have to remove the light to change the bulb from the rear.