Ford F250 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $177
- High
- $467
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford F250 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 475 salvage yards in 44 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 F250 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 F250 AC compressor costs $60 to $467, with a median asking price of $189. Based on 1,058 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$190
Grade B (good)$182
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$397694 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$297334 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$12512 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$46718 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$397 | 694 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$297 | 334 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$125 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$467 | 18 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$190
Grade B$182
Grade C$100
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$467 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford F250 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ford F250 AC compressor listings at 475 salvage yards across 44 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 388 listings (9% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Missouri ask a median $125, while Indiana yards ask $190, 52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 388 | 35 | $190+1% |
| Missouri | 341 | 17 | $125-34% |
| Illinois | 278 | 21 | $177-6% |
| Indiana | 242 | 16 | $190+1% |
| Georgia | 240 | 21 | $169-11% |
| Wisconsin | 212 | 16 | $183-3% |
| Texas | 196 | 35 | $173-8% |
| North Carolina | 187 | 23 | $185-2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $189 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford F250 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $189
- Ford F250 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $475–$1,090
- 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 F250 AC compressor cost by year?
2024150 listingsFits 3 years$211$65 – $4672023150 listingsFits 3 years$220$65 – $4672022200 listingsFits 5 years$183$60 – $3222021200 listingsFits 5 years$183$60 – $3222019100 listingsFits 3 years$155$65 – $2682017100 listingsFits 3 years$155$65 – $2682016100 listingsFits 6 years$190$65 – $2682015100 listingsFits 6 years$190$65 – $268
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford F250 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford F250 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 90% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $190.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.8L, lists at a $210 median, while 6.7L commands $222, a 6% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $155, while 2023 tops the table at $220. Parts from 2017–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford F250 sits 26% above the Ford F150 ($150), 5% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 24% 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 F250 parts are priced?
01wide ±115%
Transmission Control Module
$190median
$45$483
02wide ±169%
Drive Shaft
$285median
$80$1,041
03wide ±157%
Side Mirror
$694median
$148$2,328
04wide ±273%
Center Console
$239median
$46$1,350
05wide ±165%
Front Seat
$260median
$85$945
06wide ±155%
Car Radio
$200median
$58$678
07wide ±157%
Air Bag
$224median
$63$765
08wide ±171%
Wheels
$299median
$75$1,095
09wide ±204%
Tailgate
$1,071median
$200$4,577
10wide ±99%
Transmission
$3,500median
$1,100$8,032
11wide ±121%
Steering Column
$255median
$95$710
12wide ±127%
Alternator
$142median
$25$385
Price comparisons
Compare Ford F250 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsFordF250
F150$150
F250$189
$39 diff3,981 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsFordF250
Class$198
F250$189
$9 diff3,348 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordF250
Class$250
F250$189
$61 diff3,344 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsFordF250
Elantra$143
F250$189
$46 diff3,226 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsFordF250
1500$130
F250$189
$59 diff3,175 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsFordF250
Explorer$143
F250$189
$46 diff3,116 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±168%
Ford Explorer
$143median
$35$515
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 F250 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ford F250?
The median asking price is $189 across 1,058 priced listings from 475 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $190. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $155.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford F250 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford F250 AC compressor replacement typically runs $475–$1,090 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $189, 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 F250 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford F250 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford F250 AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.