Used 2021 Ford Explorer control arm from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Ford Explorer Control Arm prices

Year-specific used control arm pricing for the 2021 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary

A used 2021 Ford Explorer control arm costs $38 to $322, with a median asking price of $115. Based on 717 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Aug 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$171
Grade C (fair)$85

2021 Ford Explorer control arm price snapshot

USD
Low
$38
Average
$126
High
$322
982 listings observed · 717 priced listings used · last updated Aug 25, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$38$215376 listings
Grade BStandard used$45$322288 listings
Grade CVisible wear$85$854 listings
Grade XUngraded$60$12549 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $38$322 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Ford Explorer control arm replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$115
2021 Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$210–$565
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

3.3L, w/o police package; w/o hybrid; rear, LH41 listingsInterchange 20202024$162$71$322
2.3L, rear, LH41 listingsInterchange 20202024$162$71$322
3.0L, w/o police package; rear, LH41 listingsInterchange 20202024$162$71$322
3.0L, w/o police package; rear, RH39 listingsInterchange 20202024$125$80$215
3.3L, w/o police package; w/o hybrid; front, LH37 listingsInterchange 20202024$149$75$322
3.0L, police package, rear, LH37 listingsInterchange 20202025$100$45$221
3.3L, w/o police package; hybrid, rear, RH36 listingsInterchange 20202023$85$44$215
3.0L, police package, rear, RH36 listingsInterchange 20202023$85$44$215
3.3L, police package, rear, RH36 listingsInterchange 20202023$85$44$215
3.0L, w/o police package; front, RH35 listingsInterchange 20202023$150$75$215
3.3L, w/o police package; hybrid, front, LH31 listingsInterchange 20202025$100$38$221
3.3L, w/o police package; hybrid, front, RH31 listingsInterchange 20202023$100$44$215
3.0L, police package, front, LH31 listingsInterchange 20202025$100$38$221
3.0L, police package, front, RH31 listingsInterchange 20202023$100$44$215
3.3L, police package, front, RH31 listingsInterchange 20202023$100$44$215
3.3L, w/o police package; w/o hybrid; rear, RH30 listingsInterchange 20202023$125$80$215
3.3L, w/o police package; w/o hybrid; front, RH28 listingsInterchange 20202023$159$75$215
2.3L, front, LH28 listingsInterchange 20202023$182$75$289
3.3L, w/o police package; hybrid, rear, LH23 listingsInterchange 20202025$100$55$221
3.3L, police package, rear, LH23 listingsInterchange 20202025$100$55$221
3.3L, police package, front, LH21 listingsInterchange 20202025$100$38$221
2.3L, rear, RH12 listingsInterchange 20202023$182$80$215
2.3L, front, RH10 listingsInterchange 20202023$182$75$215
3.0L, w/o police package; front, LH8 listingsInterchange 20202023$182$75$182

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 982 observed listings, including 717 with posted prices. Its $115 median is 8% below the Ford Explorer guide's $125 median.

Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 6 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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Common questions

2021 Ford Explorer control arm FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Ford Explorer control arm?

Based on 717 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Ford Explorer control arm lists between $38 and $322, with a median asking price of $115.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Ford Explorer control arm?

Using a used part, a 2021 Ford Explorer control arm replacement typically runs $210–$565 all-in: the median used control arm for this year lists at $115, 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.

Will a 2021 Ford Explorer control arm fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Ford Explorer control arm also appear under model years 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 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 2021 Ford Explorer lower control arm?

A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Ford Explorer control arm — median $115, from 717 listings.