fuse 10 on the fuse pannel it is a 7.5 amp fuse in the dash (the one covered by the door) open door and pry off the cover, is a tight fit but I haven't broken it yet. Note: this fuse will continue to blow until you find the short I am still triing to find the cause of mine"
Most likely turn signal flasher
Defective flasher.
The turn signal flasher on a 2006 Ford Explorer is under the dash on the driver's side. This vehicle has two flasher units, one for the turn signals and one for the hazard lights. They are next to each other.
Check to see if any of your front or back turn signal bulbs are not working. It's either a bad bulb or the turn signal/ hazard flasher relay in your fuse box.
Replace the Turn Signal Flasher Relay.
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The flasher relay and turn signal relay are located under the instrument panel near the steering column.
According to my Haynes repair manual , the turn signal and hazard flasher relays are located under the instrument panel to the right of the steering column. (Helpfull)
replace turn signal flasher
Defective flasher relay.
Look at the related link on why turn signals are not working for where the flasher unit is located.
Check flasher most common problem