Ford Explorer AC condenser price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $132
- High
- $400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer AC condenser?
Asking prices from 198 salvage yards in 23 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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Last updatedOct 31, 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 AC condenser
What the AC condenser does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC condenser price guide →
Also known asA/C Condenser
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer AC condenser costs $30 to $400, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 1,145 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$105
Grade B (good)$165
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$400767 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$358191 listings
Grade CVisible wear$64–$1059 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$395178 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$400 | 767 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$358 | 191 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $64–$105 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$395 | 178 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$105
Grade B$165
Grade C$65
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$400 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer AC condenser is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer AC condenser listings at 198 salvage yards across 23 states. California supplies the most, with 444 listings (31% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $80, while North Carolina yards ask $180, 125% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 444 | 50 | $80-27% |
| Texas | 173 | 36 | $143+30% |
| Illinois | 163 | 18 | $125+14% |
| Indiana | 135 | 8 | $115+5% |
| Arizona | 110 | 19 | $105-5% |
| Florida | 69 | 13 | $123+12% |
| North Carolina | 62 | 5 | $180+64% |
| Nevada | 46 | 4 | $143+30% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer AC condenser replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $300–$710
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC condenser replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. 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 AC condenser cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 5 years$120$50 – $240202450 listingsFits 6 years$113$40 – $300202350 listingsFits 6 years$115$50 – $238202250 listingsFits 6 years$123$67 – $400202150 listingsFits 5 years$167$65 – $325202050 listingsFits 6 years$137$79 – $3532019250 listingsFits 9 years$142$35 – $2592018250 listingsFits 9 years$83$45 – $3582017177 listingsFits 8 years$161$30 – $2952016250 listingsFits 9 years$83$45 – $3582015200 listingsFits 9 years$83$45 – $319
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer AC condenser cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer AC condenser 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 62% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $105.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.5L, w/o turbo; AWD, lists at a $100 median, while 3.5L, w/o turbo; FWD commands $162, a 62% 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 $83, while 2021 tops the table at $167. 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 33% below the Chevy Camaro ($165), 12% below the Hyundai Sonata ($125), and 42% below the Ford Escape ($190) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC condenser: what to check
- Inspect fins for road-debris damage across the lower third, the usual impact zone.
- Confirm the refrigerant type and fitting style match your system.
- Bent inlet lines are common in removal; check photos closely.
- Replace the receiver-drier at the same time. It's cheap and protects the system.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$222median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$189median
$35$1,108
03wide ±155%
Headlight Assembly
$842median
$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 ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer AC condenser prices
AC Condensercompare
ChevyCamarovsFordExplorer
Camaro$165
Explorer$110
$55 diff3,631 listings
AC CondensercompareFordEscapevsFordExplorer
Escape$190
Explorer$110
$80 diff2,811 listings
AC CondensercompareGMCCanyonvsFordExplorer
Canyon$159
Explorer$110
$49 diff2,682 listings
AC CondensercompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$150
Explorer$110
$40 diff2,485 listings
AC CondensercompareFordMustangvsFordExplorer
Mustang$151
Explorer$110
$41 diff2,466 listings
AC CondensercompareHondaCRVvsFordExplorer
CRV$136
Explorer$110
$26 diff2,448 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±196%
BMW X3
$170median
$45$712
BMWwide ±338%
BMW X5
$165median
$35$1,149
Chevywide ±185%
Chevy Equinox
$150median
$40$595
Chevywide ±110%
Chevy Malibu
$142median
$30$342
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$107median
$40$322
Chevywide ±84%
Chevy Tahoe
$192median
$50$373
Fordwide ±185%
Ford Edge
$153median
$35$600
Fordwide ±79%
Ford Escape
$190median
$35$335
Fordwide ±88%
Ford F150
$190median
$35$369
Fordwide ±235%
Ford Focus
$132median
$25$645
Fordwide ±201%
Ford Fusion
$85median
$35$376
Fordwide ±233%
Ford Mustang
$151median
$40$743
Common questions
Ford Explorer AC condenser FAQ
How much is a used AC condenser for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $110 across 1,145 priced listings from 198 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $105. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $83.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer AC condenser?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer AC condenser replacement typically runs $300–$710 all-in: the median used AC condenser for this model lists at $110, and independent-shop labor for AC condenser replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge. 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 AC condenser years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer AC condenser 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.