Used 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2023 Ford Explorer Drive Shaft prices

Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2023 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 26, 2026

Part overview

About the 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft

A used 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft costs between $75 and $552, with a median of $151 from 264 salvage yard listings.

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 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft costs $75 to $552, with a median asking price of $151. Based on 264 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.

Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$131

2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft price snapshot

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Low
$75
Average
$173
High
$552
300 listings observed · 264 priced listings used · last updated Aug 26, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$75–$552150 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$51084 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$30030 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$552 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$151
2023 Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$245–$600
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(assembly), 2.3L, 4x450 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$176$100 – $395
(assembly), 2.3L, 4x246 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$148$85 – $552
(assembly), 3.0L, 4x246 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$148$85 – $552
(assembly), 3.0L, 4x441 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$143$75 – $440
(assembly), 3.3L, w/o hybrid41 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$143$75 – $440
(assembly), 3.3L, hybrid, 4x438 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$131$75 – $510
(assembly), 3.3L, hybrid, 4x22 listingsInterchange 2020–2021$356$251 – $356

Year-specific context

How does the 2023 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2023 guide is based on 300 observed listings, including 264 with posted prices. Its $151 median is 7% below the Ford Explorer guide's $163 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2023 ranks #5 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

2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft FAQ

How much is a used 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft?

Based on 264 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft lists between $75 and $552, with a median asking price of $151.

How much does it cost to replace a 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft?

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.

Will a 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft fit another year?

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.

How much is a 2023 Ford Explorer driveshaft?

A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2023 Ford Explorer drive shaft — median $151, from 264 listings.

2023 Ford Explorer Drive Shaft Cost — Used From $75 to $552