Ford Explorer alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $133
- High
- $445
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer alternator?
Asking prices from 450 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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 updatedSep 21, 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.
Part overview
About the Ford Explorer alternator
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer alternator costs $30 to $445, with a median asking price of $115. Based on 2,924 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$123
Grade B (good)$118
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$4451,857 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$406746 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$8511 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$200310 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$445 | 1,857 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$406 | 746 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$85 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$200 | 310 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$123
Grade B$118
Grade C$65
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$445 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer alternator is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer alternator listings at 450 salvage yards across 40 states. Florida supplies the most, with 931 listings (32% of the total) from 59 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $90, while North Carolina yards ask $167, 86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 931 | 59 | $99-14% |
| Texas | 375 | 48 | $153+33% |
| California | 341 | 48 | $90-22% |
| Georgia | 201 | 23 | $101-12% |
| Illinois | 168 | 25 | $136+18% |
| Indiana | 96 | 12 | $100-13% |
| Arizona | 85 | 9 | $110-4% |
| North Carolina | 79 | 21 | $167+45% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $115 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $115
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$490
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
2.3L, ID R1MT-10300-BB
3 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$151$136 – $156Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer alternator cost by year?
2025304 listingsFits 7 years$141$40 – $4052024341 listingsFits 7 years$121$43 – $3902023350 listingsFits 6 years$100$45 – $2802022340 listingsFits 6 years$110$43 – $4002021350 listingsFits 6 years$100$40 – $4062020350 listingsFits 6 years$102$40 – $4062019350 listingsFits 12 years$160$30 – $4452018350 listingsFits 12 years$105$30 – $2722017350 listingsFits 12 years$100$30 – $2722016350 listingsFits 12 years$155$45 – $3952015261 listingsFits 12 years$71$35 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer alternator cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer alternator 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 89% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $123.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L, 250 amp, lists at a $110 median, while 3.0L, 220 amp commands $175, a 59% 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 $71, while 2019 tops the table at $160. Parts from 2009–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 21% below the Ford F250 ($146), 13% below the Ford F150 ($132), and 6% above the Ram 1500 ($108) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±282%
Side Mirror
$224median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$189median
$35$1,108
03wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$836median
$195$2,800
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$20$423
05wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
07wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
08wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
09wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
10wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
11wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
12wide ±193%
Steering Rack
$328median
$80$1,349
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordF250vsFordExplorer
F250$146
Explorer$115
$31 diff7,898 listings
AlternatorcompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$132
Explorer$115
$17 diff7,634 listings
AlternatorcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$108
Explorer$115
$7 diff6,215 listings
AlternatorcompareFordEdgevsFordExplorer
Edge$96
Explorer$115
$19 diff5,997 listings
AlternatorcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$101
Explorer$115
$14 diff5,977 listings
AlternatorcompareFordExplorervsFordMustang
Explorer$115
Mustang$131
$16 diff5,739 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±183%
BMW X3
$126median
$40$500
BMWwide ±143%
BMW X5
$126median
$40$400
Chevywide ±182%
Chevy Equinox
$80median
$30$321
Chevywide ±217%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$25$350
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$137median
$30$395
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$35$474
Fordwide ±168%
Ford Edge
$96median
$20$343
Fordwide ±203%
Ford Escape
$101median
$25$435
Fordwide ±214%
Ford F150
$132median
$30$594
Fordwide ±173%
Ford Focus
$75median
$20$280
Fordwide ±218%
Ford Fusion
$85median
$20$390
Fordwide ±184%
Ford Mustang
$131median
$33$516
Common questions
Ford Explorer alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $115 across 2,924 priced listings from 450 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $123. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $71.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer alternator?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer alternator replacement typically runs $210–$490 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $115, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ford Explorer 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 Explorer alternator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer alternator fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.