Used 2018 Ford Explorer car radio from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Ford Explorer Car Radio prices

Year-specific used car radio pricing for the 2018 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 27, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Ford Explorer car radio

A used 2018 Ford Explorer car radio costs between $30 and $395, with a median of $111 from 1,179 salvage yard listings.

What the car radio does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used car radio price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2018 Ford Explorer car radio costs $30 to $395, with a median asking price of $111. Based on 1,179 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (4 model years), updated Aug 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$125

2018 Ford Explorer car radio price snapshot

USD
Low
$30
Average
$125
High
$395
1,367 listings observed · 1,179 priced listings used · last updated Aug 27, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$320861 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$395273 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$20045 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$395 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Ford Explorer car radio replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$111
2018 Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$50–$300
0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$160–$410
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for car radio replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include dash trim panel removal; some vehicles require steering column drop for access. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full car radio replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

control panel, ID JB5T-18A802-JA49 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$96$50 – $395
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID JB5T-19C107-CB49 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$116$50 – $285
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID KB5T-19C107-CA49 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$116$50 – $285
control panel, ID GB5T-18A802-CE48 listings$154$58 – $395
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID JB5T-19C107-HA48 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$126$60 – $235
control panel, ID HB5T-18A802-FB47 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$112$75 – $285
amplifier, 12 speaker system45 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$99$45 – $233
control panel, ID GB5T-18A802-BA thru GB5T-18A802-BD45 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$80$39 – $292
control panel, ID GB5T-18A802-JA thru GB5T-18A802-JD45 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$86$30 – $320
control panel, ID HB5T-18A802-GB45 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$126$60 – $300
receiver, AM-FM, ID JB5T-18D832-AB44 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$65$45 – $290
receiver, AM-FM, ID KB5T-18D832-AA44 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$65$45 – $290
amplifier, 9 speaker system43 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$101$50 – $291
control panel, ID GB5T-18A802-CA thru GB5T-18A802-CD43 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$93$56 – $300
control panel, ID HB5T-18A802-HB43 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$100$35 – $305
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID GB5T-19C107-GG thru GJ43 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$128$65 – $308
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID HB5T-19C107-AA42 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$75$60 – $233
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID HB5T-19C107-AB42 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$75$60 – $233
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID JB5T-19C107-AB42 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$135$45 – $295
control panel, ID GB5T-18A802-EE41 listings$125$45 – $278
control panel, ID JB5T-18A802-NB41 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$161$65 – $305
control panel, ID JB5T-18A802-LA36 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$115$50 – $270
control panel, ID JB5T-18A802-MB36 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$165$46 – $305
control panel, ID GB5T-18A802-AA thru GB5T-18A802-AD34 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$88$46 – $286
receiver, AM-FM-CD (single disc), ID HB5T-19C107-MA26 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$115$60 – $279
control panel, ID HB5T-18A802-HC21 listings$152$70 – $224

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 1,367 observed listings, including 1,179 with posted prices. Its $111 median is 8% below the Ford Explorer guide's $121 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Ford Explorer car radio cost in other years?

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What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?

01wide ±162%

AC Compressor

$148median
$35$515
02wide ±159%

ABS Module

$160median
$40$550
03wide ±285%

Air Bag

$200median
$35$1,175
04wide ±180%

Alternator

$115median
$30$445
05wide ±200%

Axle Shaft

$101median
$20$423
06wide ±68%

Blower Motor

$99median
$45$180
07wide ±304%

Brake Caliper

$70median
$14$439
08wide ±126%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$550median
$153$1,544
09wide ±198%

Front Bumper

$290median
$50$1,200
10wide ±168%

Rear Bumper

$230median
$95$870
11wide ±175%

Center Console

$150median
$34$560
12wide ±168%

AC Condenser

$110median
$30$400
13wide ±115%

Control Arm

$125median
$35$322
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Differential

Price data updating

15wide ±121%

Door Assembly

$735median
$220$2,000
16wide ±173%

Drive Shaft

$163median
$51$615
17wide ±245%

Engine

$1,711median
$299$8,674
18wide ±141%

Engine Computer

$162median
$35$493
19wide ±169%

Exhaust Manifold

$111median
$25$400
20wide ±77%

Fender

$320median
$125$620
21wide ±196%

Fog Light

$129median
$40$545
22wide ±157%

Front Seat

$181median
$56$625
23wide ±214%

Fuel Pump

$110median
$30$500
24wide ±138%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$50$465
25wide ±284%

Grille

$189median
$35$1,108
26wide ±155%

Headlight Assembly

$842median
$195$2,800
27wide ±195%

Heater Core

$116median
$48$500
28wide ±77%

Hood

$629median
$200$1,166
29wide ±168%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$360
30wide ±88%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$50$200
31wide ±199%

Intake Manifold

$81median
$27$350
32wide ±160%

Master Cylinder

$76median
$20$263
33wide ±285%

Side Mirror

$222median
$39$1,303
34wide ±153%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$45$350
35wide ±70%

Quarter Panel

$484median
$246$920
36wide ±189%

Radiator

$150median
$40$608
37wide ±203%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$25$443
38wide ±187%

Starter

$79median
$20$316
39wide ±153%

Steering Column

$155median
$50$524
40wide ±193%

Steering Rack

$328median
$80$1,349
41wide ±153%

Steering Wheel

$171median
$47$569
42wide ±167%

Strut

$125median
$22$440
43wide ±189%

Sunroof

$319median
$56$1,261
44wide ±291%

Tail Light

$250median
$42$1,495
45wide ±143%

Tailgate

$795median
$225$2,500
46wide ±165%

Throttle Body

$76median
$24$275
47wide ±129%

Torque Converter

$250median
$95$740
48wide ±190%

Transfer Case

$300median
$95$1,233
49wide ±170%

Transmission

$1,596median
$243$5,664
50wide ±288%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$20$653
51wide ±146%

Turbocharger

$293median
$81$935
52wide ±219%

Water Pump

$75median
$24$353
53wide ±264%

Wheels

$215median
$36$1,173
54wide ±173%

Window Regulator

$110median
$30$410

Common questions

2018 Ford Explorer car radio FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Ford Explorer car radio?

Based on 1,179 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ford Explorer car radio lists between $30 and $395, with a median asking price of $111.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Ford Explorer car radio?

Using a used part, a 2018 Ford Explorer car radio replacement typically runs $160–$410 all-in: the median used car radio for this year lists at $111, and independent-shop labor for car radio replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include dash trim panel removal; some vehicles require steering column drop for access. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Ford Explorer car radio fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Ford Explorer car radio also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Ford Explorer car stereo?

A car stereo is another name for a car radio. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Ford Explorer car radio — median $111, from 1,179 listings.

2018 Ford Explorer Car Radio Cost — Used From $30 to $395