In the Power Distribution Box ( which is " live " ) located in the engine
compartment on the drivers side
The relay in location #56 is the starter relay on a 2004 Ford Explorer
# 6 is the starter relay in your power distribution box
2004 ford explorer accessory delay relay location
On a 1999 Ford Explorer : In the Power Distribution Box ( which is " live " ) located in the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir ( the # 6 relay is the starter relay )
In the power distribution box in the engine compartment, the starter relay is in location # 6 for a 2001 Ford Explorer. Also in the power distribution box is a red color 50 amp maxi-fuse for the starter relay/ignition switch.
On a 1995 Ford Explorer : ( fuse # 24 is a 15 amp mini fuse for the starter relay )
On a 2002 Ford Explorer - ( 4 door) in the power distribution box there is : in location # 12 - a red color 50 amp maxi cartridge fuse for the starter relay and ignition relay and in location # 56 is the starter relay (also in location # 58 is the ignition relay) (Helpfull)
Follow the + battery cable should connect to the starter solenoid (relay) either at the top of starter or at the inner fender perhaps under battery
in the engine compartment
( # 24 ) is a 15 amp fuse for the starter relay ( in the fuse panel in the drivers end of the dash , cover is visible with the drivers door open )
The 1991 Ford Explorer should have a separate starter relay that sends power to the starter. It sounds like the relay has stuck and is sending power to the starter even after the vehicle is running.
Its bolted to the inner fender on the drivers side near the battery
Under hood drivers side behind battery fuse an relay box.