The 2012 Ford Explorer won’t start. It tries to start and...

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Is it possible that it's the brake light switch?We tried the battery already

The brake light switch wouldn't cause flashing lights and clicking. What is the voltage on the battery?

I don't know

Ok you'll need to check it then. There's no way to tell if the battery is good unless you test it.