Ford Bronco AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $220
- High
- $525
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Bronco AC compressor?
Asking prices from 147 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Ford Bronco AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Ford Bronco AC compressor costs $65 to $525, with a median asking price of $227. Based on 444 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Aug 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$232
Grade B (good)$235
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$525354 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$47063 listings
Grade XUngraded$95–$29927 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$525 | 354 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$470 | 63 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $95–$299 | 27 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$232
Grade B$235
Ungraded$109
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$525 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Bronco AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ford Bronco AC compressor listings at 147 salvage yards across 29 states. Missouri supplies the most, with 73 listings (16% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Texas yards ask $298, 198% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 73 | 10 | $219-4% |
| Michigan | 62 | 25 | $188-17% |
| California | 39 | 10 | $100-56% |
| Texas | 34 | 9 | $298+31% |
| North Carolina | 24 | 10 | $251+11% |
| Georgia | 20 | 6 | $228 |
| Florida | 19 | 9 | $285+26% |
| Mississippi | 18 | 4 | $175-23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $227 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Bronco AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $227
- Ford Bronco median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $510–$1,125
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Bronco AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Bronco AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Bronco AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.3L, lists at a $167 median, while 2.7L commands $245, a 47% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $207, while 2021 tops the table at $251. Parts from 2021–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Bronco sits 51% above the Ford F150 ($150), 15% above the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 9% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Bronco parts are priced?
01wide ±265%
Car Radio
$172median
$37$950
02wide ±183%
Transmission Control Module
$200median
$42$775
03wide ±288%
Wheels
$200median
$50$1,200
04wide ±84%
Front Seat
$346median
$159$740
05wide ±141%
Strut
$254median
$85$800
06wide ±142%
Grille
$405median
$125$1,275
07wide ±84%
Center Console
$280median
$75$544
08wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$640median
$225$1,502
09wide ±215%
Air Bag
$445median
$85$2,000
10wide ±113%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$552median
$180$1,428
11wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$1,310median
$495$2,559
12wide ±185%
Tail Light
$310median
$95$1,244
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Bronco AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsFordBronco
F150$150
Bronco$227
$77 diff3,367 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsFordBronco
Class$198
Bronco$227
$29 diff2,748 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordBronco
Class$250
Bronco$227
$23 diff2,730 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsFordBronco
1500$133
Bronco$227
$94 diff2,703 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsFordBronco
Elantra$144
Bronco$227
$83 diff2,625 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsFordBronco
Explorer$148
Bronco$227
$79 diff2,507 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±282%
BMW X3
$153median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±86%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$68$348
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±119%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$398
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Fordwide ±189%
Ford F150
$150median
$40$606
Fordwide ±150%
Ford Focus
$103median
$25$335
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Fusion
$100median
$30$350
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Mustang
$190median
$40$539
Common questions
Ford Bronco AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ford Bronco?
The median asking price is $227 across 444 priced listings from 147 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $232. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $207.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Bronco AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford Bronco AC compressor replacement typically runs $510–$1,125 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $227, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ford Bronco model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Bronco AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Bronco AC compressor fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.