Ford Explorer control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $136
- High
- $322
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer control arm?
Asking prices from 346 salvage yards in 45 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 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 control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer control arm costs $35 to $322, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 3,770 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$3052,243 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$3221,336 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$12516 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$135175 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$305 | 2,243 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$322 | 1,336 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$125 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$135 | 175 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$162
Grade C$85
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$322 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer control arm is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer control arm listings at 346 salvage yards across 45 states. Florida supplies the most, with 929 listings (14% of the total) from 17 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $55, while Florida yards ask $198, 260% 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 | 929 | 17 | $198+58% |
| Michigan | 914 | 34 | $94-25% |
| California | 664 | 27 | $90-28% |
| Illinois | 573 | 18 | $166+33% |
| Georgia | 392 | 7 | $55-56% |
| Indiana | 389 | 11 | $85-32% |
| Texas | 312 | 34 | $105-16% |
| Wisconsin | 164 | 16 | $187+50% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$575
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer control arm cost by year?
2025374 listingsFits 6 years$85$65 – $23520241,000 listingsFits 7 years$100$50 – $2492023596 listingsFits 6 years$120$42 – $3202022453 listingsFits 6 years$132$65 – $1932021982 listingsFits 6 years$115$38 – $32220201,200 listingsFits 6 years$181$35 – $3072019200 listingsFits 9 years$139$35 – $2492018200 listingsFits 9 years$85$35 – $1902017120 listingsFits 9 years$85$35 – $1902016200 listingsFits 9 years$141$35 – $249201585 listingsFits 8 years$75$75 – $100
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.3L, rear, LH, lists at a $80 median, while 3.3L, w/o police package; rear, RH commands $166, a 108% 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 2020 tops the table at $181. Parts from 2011–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 35% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 31% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 25% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
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 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsFordExplorer
4Runner$193
Explorer$125
$68 diff11,316 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$180
Explorer$125
$55 diff10,480 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsFordExplorer
Mustang$75
Explorer$125
$50 diff10,325 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsFordExplorer
Camaro$125
Explorer$125
$0 diff9,251 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$319
Explorer$125
$194 diff8,478 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsChrysler300
Explorer$125
300$80
$45 diff7,206 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordspread ±45%
Ford Bronco
$467median
$145$561
Fordwide ±106%
Ford Bronco Sport
$141median
$45$343
Fordwide ±91%
Ford Edge
$160median
$29$321
Fordwide ±142%
Ford Escape
$135median
$36$420
Fordwide ±108%
Ford Expedition
$178median
$48$431
Fordwide ±110%
Ford F150
$164median
$48$410
Fordwide ±65%
Ford F250
$190median
$100$346
Fordwide ±146%
Ford Focus
$75median
$30$249
Fordwide ±197%
Ford Fusion
$75median
$20$316
Fordwide ±111%
Ford Maverick
$166median
$55$425
Fordwide ±250%
Ford Mustang
$75median
$25$400
Fordwide ±154%
Ford Ranger
$146median
$60$510
Common questions
Ford Explorer control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $125 across 3,770 priced listings from 346 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer control arm?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer control arm replacement typically runs $220–$575 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. 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 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer control arm fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.