Rt rear turn & brake lights inop

Due to poor design on Fords part. When you use the tilt often, the wires inside due not have enough relief. They are to tight. My 02 sport track had same problem. Wire actually broke off inside the steering column. Take off the lower then upper plastic around column. You probably have broken or loose wires

I have read on other posts that it is the turn signal switch. I expereinced the same problem and will continue to drive with the stearing wheel up until I find a good donor Explorer. Although I think the donor will have the same defective parts. ie, turn signal switch, power window switch/door lock, blower motor resistor, rear wiper arm, washer pump.

I had the same problem with my left rear lights and read you post to only find that my solution was the same- the steering wheel was too low. Strange Fix ?

Are the sockets those bulbs in even getting power? And if so, maybe the ground is not sufficient or loose. Check to see if there is power to those sockets, then try checking for loose ground. Sorry if that doesn't help any.