Ford Explorer drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $51
- Average
- $183
- High
- $615
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer drive shaft?
Asking prices from 261 salvage yards in 33 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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 updatedSep 23, 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 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 Explorer drive shaft costs $51 to $615, with a median asking price of $163. Based on 2,010 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$148
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$51–$6151,233 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$510573 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$445204 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $51–$615 | 1,233 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$510 | 573 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$445 | 204 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$161
Grade B$148
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $51–$615 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer drive shaft is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer drive shaft listings at 261 salvage yards across 33 states. California supplies the most, with 574 listings (28% of the total) from 48 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $126, while Indiana yards ask $225, 79% 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 | 574 | 48 | $148-9% |
| Florida | 396 | 23 | $150-8% |
| Texas | 302 | 31 | $153-6% |
| Illinois | 141 | 22 | $212+30% |
| Arizona | 119 | 8 | $225+38% |
| Indiana | 80 | 8 | $225+38% |
| Utah | 66 | 8 | $158-3% |
| Georgia | 52 | 15 | $126-23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $163 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $163
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $260–$615
- 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 Explorer drive shaft cost by year?
2025167 listingsFits 6 years$200$85 – $4202024250 listingsFits 5 years$225$89 – $6152023300 listingsFits 6 years$151$75 – $5522022297 listingsFits 6 years$150$75 – $5102021302 listingsFits 4 years$158$57 – $5102020247 listingsFits 6 years$151$75 – $5102019200 listingsFits 5 years$150$75 – $3402018200 listingsFits 5 years$154$57 – $437201792 listingsFits 5 years$247$75 – $3102016200 listingsFits 5 years$147$75 – $3402015100 listingsFits 11 years$190$51 – $285
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer drive shaft 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 9% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $161.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (assembly), 2.3L, 4x2, lists at a $148 median, while (assembly), 3.0L, 4x4 commands $300, a 103% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $147, while 2017 tops the table at $247. Parts from 2015–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 14% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 29% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 33% 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.
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 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsFordExplorer
1500$190
Explorer$163
$27 diff21,773 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$228
Explorer$163
$65 diff20,987 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$243
Explorer$163
$80 diff17,542 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$240
Explorer$163
$77 diff15,936 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsFordExplorer
F250$295
Explorer$163
$132 diff12,513 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsFordExplorer
3500$431
Explorer$163
$268 diff9,308 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 ±121%
Ford Expedition
$211median
$61$570
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 Explorer drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $163 across 2,010 priced listings from 261 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $161. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $147.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer drive shaft replacement typically runs $260–$615 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $163, 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 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 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer drive shaft fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.