Ford Explorer drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $51
- Average
- $196
- High
- $3,750
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer drive shaft ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer drive shaft cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer drive shaft costs $51 to $3,750, with a median asking price of $164. Based on 1,755 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$51–$3,7501,039 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$510530 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$85–$445186 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $51–$3,750 | 1,039 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$510 | 530 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$445 | 186 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$161
Grade B$150
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $51–$3,750 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $164
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer drive shaft cost by year?
2025167 listingsFits 6 years$200$85 – $3,7502024250 listingsFits 5 years$225$89 – $6152023300 listingsFits 6 years$151$75 – $3,7502022297 listingsFits 6 years$151$75 – $3,7502021302 listingsFits 4 years$158$57 – $5102020247 listingsFits 6 years$151$75 – $3,7502019200 listingsFits 5 years$150$75 – $3402018200 listingsFits 5 years$154$57 – $4372015100 listingsFits 11 years$190$51 – $285
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer drive shaft cost?
A used Ford Explorer drive shaft costs between $51 and $3,750, with a median asking price of $164. That figure comes from 1,755 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 7% 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: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2024 tops the table at $225. Parts from 2015–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 34% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($248), 14% below the Ram 1500 ($190), and 33% below the Ford F150 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±880%
Engine
$1,633median
$79$28,825
02wide ±327%
Transmission
$1,750median
$125$11,573
03wide ±194%
Front Bumper
$300median
$35$1,200
04wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$35$1,395
05wide ±77%
Hood
$676median
$125$1,166
06wide ±79%
Fender
$345median
$75$620
07wide ±1654%
Headlight Assembly
$911median
$45$30,175
08wide ±275%
Tail Light
$335median
$7$1,850
09wide ±174%
Alternator
$119median
$30$445
10wide ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
11wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
12wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
13wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
14wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
15wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
16wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
17wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
18wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
19wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
20wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
21wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
22wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
23wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
24wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
25wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
28wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
29wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
30wide ±1913%
Tailgate
$850median
$50$32,565
31wide ±190%
Intake Manifold
$85median
$27$350
32wide ±115%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$322
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$99median
$20$341
34wide ±169%
Exhaust Manifold
$111median
$25$400
35wide ±460%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$1,170
36wide ±154%
Steering Column
$160median
$30$524
37wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$465
38wide ±163%
Window Regulator
$115median
$35$410
39wide ±63%
Instrument Cluster
$100median
$75$200
40wide ±108%
Torque Converter
$300median
$95$740
41wide ±291%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$40$1,053
42wide ±169%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$360
43wide ±12917%
Car Radio
$126median
$15$32,565
44wide ±155%
Heater Core
$116median
$66$425
45wide ±203%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$443
46wide ±153%
Sunroof
$336median
$56$1,081
47wide ±160%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$20$263
48wide ±204%
Fog Light
$126median
$30$545
49wide ±7324%
Center Console
$172median
$25$25,220
50wide ±231%
Air Bag
$250median
$30$1,183
51wide ±94%
Door Assembly
$725median
$72$1,441
52wide ±96%
Quarter Panel
$484median
$100$1,025
53wide ±175%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$520median
$35$1,850
54wide ±245%
Front Seat
$170median
$48$880
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
GMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$248
Explorer$164
$84 diff16,041 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$190
Explorer$164
$26 diff15,811 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$243
Explorer$164
$79 diff13,211 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$243
Explorer$164
$79 diff12,432 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCYukonvsFordExplorer
Yukon$150
Explorer$164
$14 diff5,683 listings
Drive ShaftcompareJeepWranglervsFordExplorer
Wrangler$236
Explorer$164
$72 diff5,601 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±143%
Acura MDX
$250median
$75$788
Fordwide ±145%
Ford Bronco
$300median
$76$944
Fordwide ±62%
Ford Bronco Sport
$208median
$99$357
Fordwide ±135%
Ford Edge
$180median
$58$544
Fordwide ±134%
Ford Escape
$184median
$51$545
Fordwide ±116%
Ford Expedition
$211median
$50$539
Fordwide ±309%
Ford F150
$243median
$30$1,530
Fordwide ±76%
Ford Focus
$251median
$120$500
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Fusion
$153median
$61$550
Fordwide ±188%
Ford Maverick
$245median
$95$1,014
Fordwide ±375%
Ford Mustang
$220median
$50$1,699
Fordwide ±309%
Ford Ranger
$178median
$70$1,170
Common questions
Ford Explorer drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,755 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer drive shaft lists between $51 and $3,750, with a median asking price of $164.
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 $164, 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.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer drive shaft?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 5 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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, 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?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer drive shaft listings appear across model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 18 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Ford Explorer driveshaft?
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The Ford Explorer drive shaft prices on this page apply — median $164, from 1,755 salvage yard listings.