Ford Explorer ac compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $167
- High
- $515
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer ac compressor ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer ac compressor cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer ac compressor costs $35 to $515, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 1,571 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$5151,058 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$406357 listings
Grade CVisible wear$125–$1251 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$325155 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$515 | 1,058 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$406 | 357 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $125–$125 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$325 | 155 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$150
Grade C$125
Ungraded$115
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$515 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer ac compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $153
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $440–$1,055
- 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
3.3L, hybrid, ID L1MH-19D623-CF
1 listings$423$423 – $4233.3L, hybrid, ID L1MH-19D623-DE
1 listings$423$423 – $423Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer ac compressor cost by year?
2025246 listingsFits 5 years$228$40 – $5152024150 listingsFits 7 years$143$35 – $2502023250 listingsFits 6 years$172$40 – $4812022247 listingsFits 6 years$153$40 – $4292021250 listingsFits 6 years$161$50 – $4812020247 listingsFits 6 years$151$40 – $4292019200 listingsFits 7 years$109$60 – $3152018200 listingsFits 7 years$110$55 – $325
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer ac compressor cost?
Expect to pay $35–$515 for a used Ford Explorer ac compressor; the median listing asks $153. That figure comes from 1,571 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $162.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L, lists at a $125 median, while 3.3L, hybrid, ID L1MH-19D623-DE commands $423, a 238% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $109, while 2025 tops the table at $228. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 4% below the Ford F150 ($159), 6% above the Hyundai Elantra ($144), and 22% above the Ram 1500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ac compressor: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±880%
Engine
$1,633median
$79$28,825
02wide ±327%
Transmission
$1,750median
$125$11,573
03wide ±194%
Front Bumper
$300median
$35$1,200
04wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$35$1,395
05wide ±77%
Hood
$676median
$125$1,166
06wide ±79%
Fender
$345median
$75$620
07wide ±1654%
Headlight Assembly
$911median
$45$30,175
08wide ±275%
Tail Light
$335median
$7$1,850
09wide ±174%
Alternator
$119median
$30$445
10wide ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
11wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
12wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
13wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
14wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
15wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
16wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
17wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
18wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
19wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
20wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
21wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
22wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
23wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
24wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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26wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
27wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
28wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
29wide ±1128%
Drive Shaft
$164median
$51$3,750
30wide ±1913%
Tailgate
$850median
$50$32,565
31wide ±190%
Intake Manifold
$85median
$27$350
32wide ±115%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$322
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$99median
$20$341
34wide ±169%
Exhaust Manifold
$111median
$25$400
35wide ±460%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$1,170
36wide ±154%
Steering Column
$160median
$30$524
37wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$465
38wide ±163%
Window Regulator
$115median
$35$410
39wide ±63%
Instrument Cluster
$100median
$75$200
40wide ±108%
Torque Converter
$300median
$95$740
41wide ±291%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$40$1,053
42wide ±169%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$360
43wide ±12917%
Car Radio
$126median
$15$32,565
44wide ±155%
Heater Core
$116median
$66$425
45wide ±203%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$443
46wide ±153%
Sunroof
$336median
$56$1,081
47wide ±160%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$20$263
48wide ±204%
Fog Light
$126median
$30$545
49wide ±7324%
Center Console
$172median
$25$25,220
50wide ±231%
Air Bag
$250median
$30$1,183
51wide ±94%
Door Assembly
$725median
$72$1,441
52wide ±96%
Quarter Panel
$484median
$100$1,025
53wide ±175%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$520median
$35$1,850
54wide ±245%
Front Seat
$170median
$48$880
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer ac compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$159
Explorer$153
$6 diff3,574 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$125
Explorer$153
$28 diff3,478 listings
AC CompressorcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$162
Explorer$153
$9 diff3,332 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsFordExplorer
Escape$150
Explorer$153
$3 diff3,309 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsJeepWrangler
Explorer$153
Wrangler$175
$22 diff3,112 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsJeepGrandCherokee
Explorer$153
Cherokee$144
$9 diff3,075 listings
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$128median
$15$405
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Ford Bronco
$213median
$49$944
Fordwide ±99%
Ford Bronco Sport
$149median
$45$341
Fordwide ±180%
Ford Edge
$143median
$30$544
Fordwide ±192%
Ford Escape
$150median
$25$600
Fordwide ±178%
Ford F150
$159median
$40$606
Fordwide ±153%
Ford Focus
$100median
$30$335
Fordwide ±521%
Ford Fusion
$99median
$15$1,047
Fordwide ±142%
Ford Mustang
$185median
$15$539
Fordwide ±139%
Ford Ranger
$158median
$45$485
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Common questions
Ford Explorer ac compressor FAQ
How much is a used ac compressor for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,571 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer ac compressor lists between $35 and $515, with a median asking price of $153.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer ac compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer ac compressor replacement typically runs $440–$1,055 all-in: the median used ac compressor for this model lists at $153, 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.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer ac compressor?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 7 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Ford Explorer model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer ac compressor years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer ac compressor listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Ford Explorer a/c compressor?
A a/c compressor is another name for a ac compressor. The Ford Explorer ac compressor prices on this page apply — median $153, from 1,571 salvage yard listings.