Ford Ranger AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $184
- High
- $485
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Ranger AC compressor?
Asking prices from 154 salvage yards in 24 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 Ranger 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 Ranger AC compressor costs $45 to $485, with a median asking price of $158. Based on 457 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Sep 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$168
Grade B (good)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$485284 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$449147 listings
Grade XUngraded$74–$35026 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$485 | 284 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$449 | 147 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $74–$350 | 26 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$168
Grade B$150
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$485 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Ranger AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ford Ranger AC compressor listings at 154 salvage yards across 24 states. California supplies the most, with 114 listings (25% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $110, while Arizona yards ask $183, 66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 114 | 38 | $152-4% |
| Florida | 89 | 20 | $168+6% |
| Texas | 49 | 17 | $153-3% |
| Arizona | 40 | 12 | $183+16% |
| Utah | 26 | 11 | $110-30% |
| Illinois | 21 | 10 | $177+12% |
| Colorado | 21 | 6 | $126-20% |
| Nevada | 18 | 6 | $173+9% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $158 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Ranger AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $158
- Ford Ranger median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$1,060
- 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 Ranger AC compressor cost by year?
202518 listings$212$49 – $2982024243 listingsFits 5 years$179$50 – $485202350 listingsFits 5 years$171$45 – $261202250 listingsFits 4 years$173$100 – $350202150 listingsFits 5 years$123$80 – $221202050 listingsFits 5 years$123$50 – $305201950 listingsFits 4 years$165$99 – $35020182 listingsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Ranger AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Ranger 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 12% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $168.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $123, while 2025 tops the table at $212. Parts from 2019–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Ranger sits 5% above the Ford F150 ($150), 20% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 37% 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 Ranger parts are priced?
01wide ±201%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$30$644
02wide ±144%
Side Mirror
$265median
$67$830
03wide ±173%
Wheels
$196median
$45$725
04wide ±148%
Car Radio
$180median
$50$582
05wide ±140%
Front Seat
$171median
$68$547
06wide ±166%
Air Bag
$215median
$60$775
07wide ±133%
Axle Shaft
$142median
$65$444
08wide ±127%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$695median
$185$1,950
09wide ±91%
Door Assembly
$779median
$240$1,655
10wide ±121%
Headlight Assembly
$619median
$148$1,644
11wide ±122%
Grille
$299median
$70$802
12wide ±122%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$50$475
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Ranger AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsFordRanger
F150$150
Ranger$158
$8 diff3,380 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsFordRanger
Class$198
Ranger$158
$40 diff2,761 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordRanger
Class$250
Ranger$158
$92 diff2,743 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsFordRanger
1500$133
Ranger$158
$25 diff2,716 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsFordRanger
Elantra$144
Ranger$158
$14 diff2,638 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsFordRanger
Explorer$148
Ranger$158
$10 diff2,520 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 ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Fordwide ±189%
Ford F150
$150median
$40$606
Fordwide ±150%
Ford Focus
$103median
$25$335
Fordwide ±172%
Ford Fusion
$93median
$30$350
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Mustang
$190median
$40$539
Common questions
Ford Ranger AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ford Ranger?
The median asking price is $158 across 457 priced listings from 154 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $168. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $123.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Ranger AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford Ranger AC compressor replacement typically runs $445–$1,060 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $158, 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 Ranger 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 Ranger AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Ranger AC compressor fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.