Ford Expedition drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $61
- Average
- $232
- High
- $570
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Expedition drive shaft?
Asking prices from 309 salvage yards in 43 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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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 Expedition drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Ford Expedition drive shaft costs $61 to $570, with a median asking price of $211. Based on 2,251 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$211
Grade B (good)$215
Grade C (fair)$166
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$61–$5391,273 listings
Grade BStandard used$63–$570910 listings
Grade CVisible wear$95–$2856 listings
Grade XUngraded$69–$50062 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$539 | 1,273 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $63–$570 | 910 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $95–$285 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $69–$500 | 62 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$211
Grade B$215
Grade C$166
Ungraded$175
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $61–$570 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Expedition drive shaft is listed
We found priced Ford Expedition drive shaft listings at 309 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 435 listings (18% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $158, while South Carolina yards ask $346, 119% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 435 | 44 | $195-8% |
| Florida | 366 | 39 | $225+7% |
| California | 263 | 22 | $158-25% |
| Michigan | 112 | 20 | $300+42% |
| Utah | 103 | 10 | $176-17% |
| Arizona | 101 | 6 | $165-22% |
| South Carolina | 82 | 5 | $346+64% |
| Georgia | 77 | 11 | $182-14% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $211 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Expedition drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $211
- Ford Expedition median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $305–$660
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Expedition drive shaft cost by year?
2025213 listingsFits 4 years$315$76 – $5392024258 listingsFits 4 years$309$76 – $5392023271 listingsFits 4 years$300$63 – $5702022259 listingsFits 4 years$306$76 – $5392021300 listingsFits 4 years$158$75 – $5002020205 listingsFits 4 years$158$88 – $5002019300 listingsFits 4 years$201$75 – $3202018300 listingsFits 4 years$165$75 – $5002017147 listingsFits 3 years$182$85 – $4782016200 listingsFits 3 years$178$61 – $4202015200 listingsFits 3 years$186$85 – $478
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Expedition drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Expedition drive shaft 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 27% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $211.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4x2, 122.5" WB, 8.8" ring gear, lists at a $221 median, while 4x4, 122.5" WB commands $387, a 75% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $158, while 2025 tops the table at $315. Parts from 2018–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Expedition sits 11% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 7% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 13% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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What other Ford Expedition parts are priced?
01wide ±239%
Transmission Control Module
$142median
$30$709
02wide ±178%
Front Seat
$236median
$65$905
03wide ±176%
Car Radio
$166median
$35$620
04wide ±210%
Side Mirror
$321median
$54$1,400
05wide ±251%
Wheels
$192median
$36$1,000
06wide ±233%
Center Console
$199median
$35$962
07wide ±205%
Air Bag
$245median
$49$1,055
08wide ±126%
Strut
$195median
$35$525
09wide ±131%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$30$423
10wide ±121%
Fuel Pump
$153median
$34$404
11wide ±157%
Steering Wheel
$218median
$50$735
12wide ±81%
Quarter Panel
$517median
$250$1,085
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Expedition drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsFordExpedition
1500$190
Expedition$211
$21 diff22,014 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExpedition
1500$228
Expedition$211
$17 diff21,228 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExpedition
1500$243
Expedition$211
$32 diff17,783 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsFordExpedition
F150$240
Expedition$211
$29 diff16,177 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsFordExpedition
F250$295
Expedition$211
$84 diff12,754 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsFordExpedition
3500$431
Expedition$211
$220 diff9,549 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Bronco
$330median
$132$681
Fordwide ±61%
Ford Bronco Sport
$213median
$99$359
Fordwide ±141%
Ford Edge
$175median
$50$544
Fordwide ±136%
Ford Escape
$182median
$51$545
Fordwide ±173%
Ford Explorer
$163median
$51$615
Fordwide ±187%
Ford F150
$240median
$59$957
Fordwide ±160%
Ford F250
$295median
$84$1,030
Fordwide ±81%
Ford Focus
$238median
$115$500
Fordwide ±113%
Ford Fusion
$195median
$60$500
Fordwide ±105%
Ford Maverick
$221median
$100$562
Fordwide ±174%
Ford Mustang
$215median
$57$804
Fordwide ±84%
Ford Ranger
$173median
$75$365
Common questions
Ford Expedition drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Ford Expedition?
The median asking price is $211 across 2,251 priced listings from 309 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $211. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $158.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Expedition drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Ford Expedition drive shaft replacement typically runs $305–$660 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $211, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ford Expedition 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 Expedition drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Expedition drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.