Ford Explorer AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $159
- High
- $515
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer AC compressor?
Asking prices from 605 salvage yards in 47 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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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Ford Explorer 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 Explorer AC compressor costs $35 to $515, with a median asking price of $148. Based on 2,063 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$80
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$5151,430 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$406401 listings
Grade CVisible wear$59–$12511 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$325221 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$515 | 1,430 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$406 | 401 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $59–$125 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$325 | 221 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$150
Grade C$80
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$515 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer AC compressor listings at 605 salvage yards across 47 states. Florida supplies the most, with 460 listings (17% of the total) from 53 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $112, while Missouri yards ask $193, 72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 460 | 53 | $112-24% |
| California | 342 | 59 | $123-17% |
| Texas | 307 | 54 | $170+15% |
| Illinois | 217 | 31 | $162+9% |
| Arizona | 159 | 16 | $123-17% |
| Missouri | 118 | 21 | $193+30% |
| Indiana | 112 | 20 | $133-10% |
| Georgia | 102 | 28 | $129-13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $148 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $148
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$1,050
- 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
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 – $3252017200 listingsFits 7 years$121$52 – $3212016200 listingsFits 7 years$113$65 – $3072015250 listingsFits 9 years$136$50 – $271
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 88% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
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 1% below the Ford F150 ($150), 26% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 41% 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 Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±282%
Side Mirror
$224median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$189median
$35$1,108
03wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$836median
$195$2,800
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$20$423
05wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
07wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
08wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
09wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
10wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
11wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
12wide ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$150
Explorer$148
$2 diff4,986 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$250
Explorer$148
$102 diff4,349 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$133
Explorer$148
$15 diff4,322 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsFordEscape
Explorer$148
Escape$150
$2 diff4,047 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsFordMustang
Explorer$148
Mustang$188
$40 diff3,871 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsKiaSorento
Explorer$148
Sorento$152
$4 diff3,850 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Fordwide ±132%
Ford Edge
$133median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±189%
Ford F150
$150median
$40$606
Fordwide ±155%
Ford Focus
$100median
$25$335
Fordwide ±180%
Ford Fusion
$89median
$30$350
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Mustang
$188median
$40$539
Common questions
Ford Explorer AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $148 across 2,063 priced listings from 605 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $109.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $148, 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 Explorer model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.