Ford F150 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $163
- High
- $606
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford F150 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 762 salvage yards in 49 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
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 F150 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 F150 AC compressor costs $40 to $606, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 2,938 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Nov 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$152
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6061,847 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$449927 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$14516 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$412148 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$606 | 1,847 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$449 | 927 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$145 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$412 | 148 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$152
Grade B$162
Grade C$90
Ungraded$105
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$606 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford F150 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ford F150 AC compressor listings at 762 salvage yards across 49 states. Texas supplies the most, with 615 listings (11% of the total) from 60 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while North Carolina yards ask $186, 49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 615 | 60 | $141-6% |
| Illinois | 557 | 32 | $166+11% |
| California | 426 | 58 | $125-17% |
| Indiana | 384 | 26 | $132-12% |
| Michigan | 263 | 37 | $183+22% |
| Wisconsin | 236 | 19 | $176+17% |
| Missouri | 222 | 26 | $147-2% |
| North Carolina | 203 | 32 | $186+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford F150 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Ford F150 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford F150 AC compressor cost by year?
2025196 listingsFits 5 years$193$47 – $4852024200 listingsFits 5 years$193$70 – $4542023250 listingsFits 5 years$193$55 – $4542022250 listingsFits 5 years$158$55 – $6062021278 listingsFits 5 years$163$55 – $6062020344 listingsFits 4 years$146$42 – $4812019343 listingsFits 4 years$123$40 – $4252018344 listingsFits 4 years$146$42 – $4812017450 listingsFits 4 years$142$40 – $4222016268 listingsFits 2 years$140$50 – $4122015343 listingsFits 2 years$113$40 – $412
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford F150 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford F150 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 69% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $152.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.7L (turbo), lists at a $165 median, while 3.5L (turbo), hybrid commands $324, a 96% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $113, while 2023 tops the table at $193. Parts from 2015–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford F150 sits 4% above the Ram 1500 ($144), 24% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 40% 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 F150 parts are priced?
01wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$395median
$66$2,320
02wide ±191%
Wheels
$209median
$50$849
03wide ±149%
Steering Rack
$401median
$105$1,300
04wide ±242%
Transmission
$2,060median
$340$10,294
05wide ±186%
Grille
$475median
$87$1,855
06wide ±119%
Alternator
$136median
$30$353
07wide ±134%
Tail Light
$547median
$90$1,560
08wide ±195%
Axle Shaft
$151median
$35$625
09wide ±167%
Headlight Assembly
$800median
$136$2,800
10wide ±103%
Radiator
$193median
$85$482
11wide ±256%
Transfer Case
$320median
$79$1,717
12wide ±166%
Engine
$3,325median
$908$11,975
Price comparisons
Compare Ford F150 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsRam1500
F150$150
1500$144
$6 diff5,293 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordF150vsMercedesGLEClass
F150$150
Class$250
$100 diff5,224 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$150
Explorer$148
$2 diff5,001 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordF150vsFordEscape
F150$150
Escape$150
$0 diff4,943 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordF150vsFordMustang
F150$150
Mustang$190
$40 diff4,751 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordF150vsChevySilverado1500
F150$150
1500$163
$13 diff4,666 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
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±119%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$398
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Fordwide ±150%
Ford Focus
$103median
$25$335
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Fusion
$100median
$30$350
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Mustang
$190median
$40$539
Common questions
Ford F150 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ford F150?
The median asking price is $150 across 2,938 priced listings from 762 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $152. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $113.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford F150 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford F150 AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $150, 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 F150 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 F150 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford F150 AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.