Ford Explorer axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $135
- High
- $423
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer axle shaft?
Asking prices from 305 salvage yards in 36 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 Explorer axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer axle shaft costs $20 to $423, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 6,517 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$4234,470 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$4231,637 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$9913 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$179397 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$423 | 4,470 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$423 | 1,637 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$99 | 13 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$179 | 397 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$106
Grade B$125
Grade C$60
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$423 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer axle shaft is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer axle shaft listings at 305 salvage yards across 36 states. Florida supplies the most, with 2,695 listings (41% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $76, while South Carolina yards ask $199, 162% 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 | 2,695 | 50 | $110+9% |
| California | 1,224 | 53 | $76-25% |
| Texas | 1,182 | 47 | $149+48% |
| Arizona | 414 | 12 | $82-19% |
| Georgia | 233 | 17 | $159+57% |
| Illinois | 233 | 14 | $155+53% |
| Nevada | 101 | 8 | $116+15% |
| South Carolina | 66 | 5 | $199+97% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer axle shaft cost by year?
2025650 listingsFits 6 years$135$35 – $3152024650 listingsFits 6 years$90$25 – $3302023750 listingsFits 6 years$110$35 – $3152022750 listingsFits 6 years$125$40 – $4002021748 listingsFits 6 years$86$40 – $2952020748 listingsFits 5 years$157$40 – $4232019900 listingsFits 9 years$110$35 – $3152018900 listingsFits 9 years$110$35 – $3152017443 listingsFits 9 years$157$40 – $2712016900 listingsFits 9 years$172$35 – $3852015895 listingsFits 9 years$75$20 – $385
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer axle shaft 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 77% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $106.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, rear axle, 2.3L, 4x2, RH, lists at a $100 median, while front axle, RH commands $199, a 99% 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 $75, while 2016 tops the table at $172. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 65% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 50% below the Mercedes C Class ($202), and 52% below the Mercedes E Class ($209) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$222median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$185median
$35$1,084
03wide ±155%
Headlight Assembly
$842median
$195$2,800
04wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
05wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
06wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
07wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
08wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
09wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
10wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
11wide ±189%
Alternator
$110median
$30$445
12wide ±193%
Steering Rack
$328median
$80$1,349
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$287
Explorer$101
$186 diff17,308 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$96
Explorer$101
$5 diff14,670 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsFordExplorer
Fe$135
Explorer$101
$34 diff14,436 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$151
Explorer$101
$50 diff14,025 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$278
Explorer$101
$177 diff13,587 listings
Axle ShaftcompareKiaSorentovsFordExplorer
Sorento$126
Explorer$101
$25 diff13,065 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±272%
BMW X3
$204median
$34$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$226median
$40$825
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$136median
$35$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$45$468
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Tahoe
$149median
$50$493
Fordwide ±159%
Ford Edge
$115median
$35$400
Fordwide ±158%
Ford Escape
$126median
$25$423
Fordwide ±198%
Ford F150
$149median
$35$625
Fordwide ±200%
Ford Focus
$75median
$20$320
Fordwide ±116%
Ford Fusion
$137median
$25$343
Fordwide ±191%
Ford Mustang
$179median
$40$725
Common questions
Ford Explorer axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $101 across 6,517 priced listings from 305 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $106. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer axle shaft replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft 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 axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer axle shaft 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.