Ford Explorer engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $15
- Average
- $180
- High
- $493
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer engine computer ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer engine computer cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer engine computer costs $15 to $493, with a median asking price of $170. Based on 1,488 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$180
Grade B (good)$159
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$493987 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$461356 listings
Grade CVisible wear$20–$1008 listings
Grade XUngraded$15–$350137 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$493 | 987 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $20–$461 | 356 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $20–$100 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $15–$350 | 137 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$180
Grade B$159
Grade C$65
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $15–$493 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $170
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$620
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer engine computer cost by year?
2025286 listings$240$50 – $4932024150 listingsFits 5 years$156$15 – $3952023200 listingsFits 5 years$162$50 – $2872022200 listingsFits 5 years$140$30 – $4002021132 listingsFits 4 years$150$30 – $367202090 listingsFits 5 years$170$50 – $2872019341 listingsFits 6 years$153$20 – $4612018100 listingsFits 4 years$250$100 – $4292016200 listingsFits 5 years$90$48 – $322201560 listingsFits 5 years$166$51 – $254
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer engine computer cost?
A used Ford Explorer engine computer costs between $15 and $493, with a median asking price of $170. That figure comes from 1,488 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 177% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $180.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 3.0L, ID R1MA-12A650-RA, lists at a $186 median, while Electronic Control Module, 3.3L, hybrid commands $306, a 65% 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 $90, while 2018 tops the table at $250. 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 55% above the Honda Accord ($110), 16% above the Hyundai Elantra ($146), and 36% above the Honda Civic ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: 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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04wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
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05wide ±77%
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06wide ±79%
Fender
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$90median
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$125median
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25wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
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$850median
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Intake Manifold
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Control Arm
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Blower Motor
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Transmission Control Module
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$20$1,170
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$103median
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$336median
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$76median
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$126median
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$172median
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$250median
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$725median
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$484median
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$520median
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Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer engine computer prices
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$7 diff5,479 listings
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Explorer$170
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Sorento$165
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$5 diff4,277 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsFordExplorer
Sportage$178
Explorer$170
$8 diff4,147 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsFordExplorer
Pilot$145
Explorer$170
$25 diff4,137 listings
Compare fitments
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Acura MDX
$125median
$30$1,129
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$278median
$65$798
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$110median
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$146median
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$161median
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Ford Ranger
$137median
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Common questions
Ford Explorer engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,488 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer engine computer lists between $15 and $493, with a median asking price of $170.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer engine computer?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer engine computer replacement typically runs $265–$620 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $170, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer engine computer?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 8 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, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer engine computer years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer engine computer listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 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 ecu?
A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The Ford Explorer engine computer prices on this page apply — median $170, from 1,488 salvage yard listings.