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Sounds to me that the starter motor is in electrical short that is discharging the battery. I would take the starter motor to the electrical shop to be tested (or the car and ask them to check the starter).

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Q: Why would your 1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 302 engine not start unless you have it jumped and jump the starter soilnoid?
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