Ford Transit AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $124
- Average
- $176
- High
- $249
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Transit AC compressor?
Asking prices from 252 salvage yards in 38 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 Transit 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 Transit AC compressor costs $124 to $249, with a median asking price of $164. Based on 502 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$164
Grade B (good)$165
Grade C (fair)$135
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$248377 listings
Grade BStandard used$137–$249101 listings
Grade CVisible wear$124–$17515 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$1619 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$248 | 377 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $137–$249 | 101 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $124–$175 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $150–$161 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$164
Grade B$165
Grade C$135
Ungraded$161
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $124–$249 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Transit AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ford Transit AC compressor listings at 252 salvage yards across 38 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 539 listings (20% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Virginia ask a median $95, while North Carolina yards ask $240, 153% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 539 | 13 | $165+1% |
| Massachusetts | 188 | 13 | $100-39% |
| Pennsylvania | 184 | 16 | $133-19% |
| Georgia | 182 | 10 | $100-39% |
| South Carolina | 165 | 7 | $200+22% |
| Virginia | 153 | 11 | $95-42% |
| North Carolina | 148 | 14 | $240+46% |
| Florida | 113 | 10 | $100-39% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $164 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Transit AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $164
- Ford Transit median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $450–$1,065
- 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 Transit AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Transit AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Transit AC compressor sit in a fairly tight band around the $164 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 21% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $164.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.5L (turbo), lists at a $162 median, while 3.2L (diesel) commands $165, a 2% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $162, while 2020 tops the table at $193. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Transit sits 9% above the Ford F150 ($150), 17% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 34% 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 Transit parts are priced?
01wide ±134%
Air Bag
$225median
$40$644
02wide ±145%
Side Mirror
$242median
$74$776
03wide ±96%
Quarter Panel
$660median
$271$1,539
04wide ±177%
Transmission Control Module
$141median
$32$530
05wide ±168%
Car Radio
$166median
$30$587
06wide ±89%
Door Assembly
$490median
$189$1,064
07wide ±91%
Transmission
$2,539median
$950$5,590
08wide ±154%
Drive Shaft
$265median
$85$900
09wide ±95%
Tail Light
$137median
$39$300
10wide ±73%
Window Regulator
$148median
$40$255
11wide ±199%
Headlight Assembly
$280median
$78$1,192
12wide ±100%
Front Seat
$258median
$65$580
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Transit AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsFordTransit
F150$150
Transit$164
$14 diff3,425 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsFordTransit
Class$198
Transit$164
$34 diff2,792 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordTransit
Class$250
Transit$164
$86 diff2,788 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsFordTransit
Elantra$143
Transit$164
$21 diff2,670 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsFordTransit
1500$130
Transit$164
$34 diff2,619 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsFordTransit
Explorer$143
Transit$164
$21 diff2,560 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 Transit AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ford Transit?
The median asking price is $164 across 502 priced listings from 252 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $164. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $162.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Transit AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford Transit AC compressor replacement typically runs $450–$1,065 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $164, 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 Transit model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Transit AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Transit AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.