Ford Explorer AC compressor — 3.0L price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $151
- High
- $321
Trim-specific price guide
Ford Explorer AC Compressor — 3.0L prices
Pricing for the 3.0L variant of the Ford Explorer AC compressor, aggregated from 275 salvage yard listings across 6 model years.
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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.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer AC compressor (3.0L) costs $35 to $321, with a median asking price of $130. Based on 275 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$112
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$321183 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$29569 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$17023 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$321 | 183 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$295 | 69 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$170 | 23 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$135
Grade B$112
Ungraded$170
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$321 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 3.0L priced differently?
This pricing covers the 3.0L variant of the Ford Explorer AC compressor, based on 275 priced listings across 6 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Its $130 median is 12% below the Ford Explorer AC compressor overall median of $148.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 3.0L cost by year?
Other trims
Other Ford Explorer AC compressor variants
2.0L
1 yr$162$75 – $2642.3L
10 yrs$133$40 – $5153.3L
1 yr$107$50 – $2333.3L, hybrid, ID L1MH-19D623-CD
1 yr$223$100 – $4293.3L, hybrid, ID L1MH-19D623-CE
1 yr$223$100 – $4293.3L, hybrid, rear heat and AC
4 yrs$223$90 – $4813.3L, hybrid, w/o rear heat and AC
4 yrs$165$60 – $4053.3L, w/o hybrid
5 yrs$140$40 – $4183.5L, turbo
4 yrs$105$52 – $325Common questions
Ford Explorer AC compressor (3.0L) FAQ
How much is a used Ford Explorer AC compressor (3.0L)?
Based on 275 priced salvage-yard listings across 6 model years, a used Ford Explorer AC compressor in the 3.0L variant lists between $35 and $321, with a median asking price of $130.
Which Ford Explorer years use the 3.0L AC compressor?
The 3.0L variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 3.0L condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $135, Grade B has a median of $112. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.