Ford Explorer engine price snapshot
- Low
- $79
- Average
- $1,928
- High
- $28,825
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer engine ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer engine 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 costs $79 to $28,825, with a median asking price of $1,633. Based on 1,873 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,725
Grade B (good)$1,300
Grade C (fair)$1,200
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$195–$28,8251,288 listings
Grade BStandard used$195–$5,289472 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$1,5007 listings
Grade XUngraded$79–$8,674106 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $195–$28,825 | 1,288 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $195–$5,289 | 472 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$1,500 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $79–$8,674 | 106 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,725
Grade B$1,300
Grade C$1,200
Ungraded$1,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $79–$28,825 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,633
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,585–$4,635
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer engine cost by year?
2025203 listings$4,173$1,999 – $6,4232024200 listingsFits 5 years$1,235$195 – $3,8002023250 listingsFits 5 years$970$300 – $4,0372022250 listingsFits 5 years$1,100$79 – $4,8012021250 listingsFits 5 years$1,077$195 – $3,8002020250 listingsFits 5 years$1,190$79 – $4,8012019300 listingsFits 7 years$1,965$650 – $8,6742018300 listingsFits 7 years$2,075$835 – $3,6972016106 listingsFits 7 years$2,241$800 – $28,825
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer engine cost?
Expect to pay $79–$28,825 for a used Ford Explorer engine; the median listing asks $1,633. That figure comes from 1,873 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 44% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,725.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, turbo), 4x2, lists at a $3,225 median, while 3.3L, VIN W (8th digit, hybrid) commands $4,558, a 41% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $970, while 2025 tops the table at $4,173. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 35% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 76% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 35% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±327%
Transmission
$1,750median
$125$11,573
02wide ±194%
Front Bumper
$300median
$35$1,200
03wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$35$1,395
04wide ±77%
Hood
$676median
$125$1,166
05wide ±79%
Fender
$345median
$75$620
06wide ±1654%
Headlight Assembly
$911median
$45$30,175
07wide ±275%
Tail Light
$335median
$7$1,850
08wide ±174%
Alternator
$119median
$30$445
09wide ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
10wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
11wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
12wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
13wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
14wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
15wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
16wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
17wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
18wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
19wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
20wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
21wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
22wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
23wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
24wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
27wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
28wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
29wide ±1128%
Drive Shaft
$164median
$51$3,750
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 engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsFordExplorer
RAV4$2,500
Explorer$1,633
$867 diff4,478 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$3,532
Explorer$1,633
$1,899 diff4,111 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$3,232
Explorer$1,633
$1,599 diff3,966 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$3,729
Explorer$1,633
$2,096 diff3,938 listings
EnginecompareJeepWranglervsFordExplorer
Wrangler$4,663
Explorer$1,633
$3,030 diff3,804 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsJeepCherokee
Explorer$1,633
Cherokee$1,525
$108 diff3,662 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Fordwide ±176%
Ford Bronco
$3,277median
$65$11,573
Fordwide ±96%
Ford Bronco Sport
$1,193median
$545$2,836
Fordwide ±479%
Ford Edge
$1,425median
$150$13,803
Fordwide ±181%
Ford Escape
$1,292median
$94$4,771
Fordwide ±392%
Ford Expedition
$3,368median
$15$26,415
Fordwide ±211%
Ford F150
$3,232median
$192$13,803
Fordwide ±179%
Ford Focus
$2,389median
$115$8,652
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Fusion
$1,451median
$95$3,728
Fordwide ±150%
Ford Maverick
$1,023median
$550$3,622
Fordwide ±2993%
Ford Mustang
$3,758median
$75$225,000
Fordwide ±473%
Ford Ranger
$3,018median
$300$28,825
Common questions
Ford Explorer engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,873 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer engine lists between $79 and $28,825, with a median asking price of $1,633.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer engine?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer engine replacement typically runs $2,585–$4,635 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,633, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer engine?
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, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer engine listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Ford Explorer engine prices on this page apply — median $1,633, from 1,873 salvage yard listings.