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.
# 6 is the starter relay in your power distribution box
On a 2001 Ford Focus : In the passenger compartment fuse panel : ( relay # 17 is the starter relay )
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 )
On a 1995 Ford Explorer : ( fuse # 24 is a 15 amp mini fuse for the starter relay )
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
The starter " RELAY " on your 2001 Explorer is in your power distribution box in your engine compartment - a simple plug in . It is the # 6 relay , also in the PD BOX there is a 50 amp maxi-fuse in location # 5 for the starter relay + ignition switch Ford recommends disconnecting your battery before servicing anything in the PD BOX which means your Explorer will have to relearn its idle etc and the radio stations + clock will have to be reset.
The starter solenoid is mounted directly to the starter.
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
Its bolted to the inner fender on the drivers side near the battery
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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.