Ford Explorer axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $134
- High
- $423
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer axle shaft ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer axle shaft cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer axle shaft costs $20 to $423, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 6,199 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$101
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$4234,218 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$4231,598 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$9910 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$179373 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$423 | 4,218 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$423 | 1,598 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$99 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$179 | 373 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$101
Grade B$125
Grade C$65
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$423 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- 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
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 – $3152016900 listingsFits 9 years$172$35 – $3852015895 listingsFits 9 years$75$20 – $385
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer axle shaft cost?
Expect to pay $20–$423 for a used Ford Explorer axle shaft; the median listing asks $100. That figure comes from 6,199 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 55% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $101.
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 54% below the Mercedes E Class ($216), 5% above the Jeep Cherokee ($95), and 53% below the Mercedes C Class ($215) 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.
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Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
JeepCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$95
Explorer$100
$5 diff13,584 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$150
Explorer$100
$50 diff13,104 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsFordExplorer
Fe$134
Explorer$100
$34 diff12,540 listings
Axle ShaftcompareFordExplorervsKiaSorento
Explorer$100
Sorento$137
$37 diff11,522 listings
Axle ShaftcompareFordExplorervsToyotaRAV4
Explorer$100
RAV4$161
$61 diff11,157 listings
Axle ShaftcompareFordExplorervsToyotaHighlander
Explorer$100
Highlander$166
$66 diff10,713 listings
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$165median
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$250median
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Common questions
Ford Explorer axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 6,199 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer axle shaft lists between $20 and $423, with a median asking price of $100.
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 $100, 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.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer axle shaft?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 13 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 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?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer axle shaft listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Ford Explorer cv axle?
A cv axle is another name for a axle shaft. The Ford Explorer axle shaft prices on this page apply — median $100, from 6,199 salvage yard listings.