Ford Ranger drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $182
- High
- $365
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Ranger drive shaft?
Asking prices from 207 salvage yards in 40 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 Ranger 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 Ranger drive shaft costs $75 to $365, with a median asking price of $173. Based on 455 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$173
Grade B (good)$162
Grade C (fair)$179
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$365332 listings
Grade BStandard used$99–$33184 listings
Grade CVisible wear$178–$1792 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$30037 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$365 | 332 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $99–$331 | 84 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $178–$179 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$300 | 37 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$173
Grade B$162
Grade C$179
Ungraded$175
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$365 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Ranger drive shaft is listed
We found priced Ford Ranger drive shaft listings at 207 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 187 listings (23% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $126, while Illinois yards ask $259, 106% 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 | 187 | 22 | $170-2% |
| Arizona | 105 | 10 | $156-10% |
| Texas | 54 | 16 | $162-6% |
| Colorado | 40 | 6 | $179+3% |
| Wisconsin | 36 | 9 | $221+28% |
| Utah | 32 | 7 | $126-27% |
| Illinois | 32 | 8 | $259+50% |
| North Carolina | 32 | 10 | $220+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $173 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Ranger drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $173
- Ford Ranger median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $270–$625
- 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 Ranger drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Ranger drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Ranger drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.3L, 4x4, lists at a $268 median, while 2.3L, 4x2 commands $365, a 36% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $161, while 2024 tops the table at $300. Parts from 2019–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Ranger sits 9% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 24% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 29% 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 Ranger parts are priced?
01wide ±201%
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$153median
$30$644
02wide ±144%
Side Mirror
$265median
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03wide ±173%
Wheels
$196median
$45$725
04wide ±148%
Car Radio
$180median
$50$582
05wide ±140%
Front Seat
$171median
$68$547
06wide ±166%
Air Bag
$215median
$60$775
07wide ±133%
Axle Shaft
$142median
$65$444
08wide ±127%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$695median
$185$1,950
09wide ±91%
Door Assembly
$779median
$240$1,655
10wide ±121%
Headlight Assembly
$619median
$148$1,644
11wide ±122%
Grille
$299median
$70$802
12wide ±122%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$50$475
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Ranger drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsFordRanger
1500$190
Ranger$173
$17 diff20,218 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordRanger
1500$228
Ranger$173
$55 diff19,432 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsFordRanger
1500$243
Ranger$173
$70 diff15,987 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsFordRanger
F150$240
Ranger$173
$67 diff14,381 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsFordRanger
F250$295
Ranger$173
$122 diff10,958 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsFordRanger
3500$431
Ranger$173
$258 diff7,753 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 ±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
Common questions
Ford Ranger drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Ford Ranger?
The median asking price is $173 across 455 priced listings from 207 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $173. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $161.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Ranger drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Ford Ranger drive shaft replacement typically runs $270–$625 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $173, 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 Ranger model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Ranger drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Ranger drive shaft fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.