You should NEVER tap the starter on this vehicle. It uses a magnetic
"assist" and will not work by the brute force method. (Even if I use
my logic, that there are more explorers on the road than any other,
and they are still priced so high I feel raped when I pay for it) The
starter, for some reason, can be a real sow to replace, but with two
guys, 2 18" extensions, a flex socket and a jack (to raise the motor)
you can squeeze it out without dropping anything else. Please dont ask
how I know this (twice)