2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $200
- High
- $3,750

Year-specific price guide
A used 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft costs $75 to $3,750, with a median asking price of $151. Based on 266 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Aug 26, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$3,750 | 152 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$510 | 84 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$300 | 30 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$3,750 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2023 guide is based on 300 observed listings, including 266 with posted prices. Its $151 median is 8% below the Ford Explorer guide's $164 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2023 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 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
Based on 266 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft lists between $75 and $3,750, with a median asking price of $151.
Using a used part, a 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft replacement typically runs $245–$600 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $151, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft also appear under model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 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.
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft — median $151, from 266 listings.