Ford Explorer engine price snapshot
- Low
- $299
- Average
- $1,922
- High
- $8,674
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer engine?
Asking prices from 629 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
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 Explorer engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer engine costs $299 to $8,674, with a median asking price of $1,711. Based on 2,294 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,800
Grade B (good)$1,550
Grade C (fair)$1,200
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$299–$6,4231,567 listings
Grade BStandard used$341–$5,289560 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$1,50014 listings
Grade XUngraded$300–$8,674153 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $299–$6,423 | 1,567 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $341–$5,289 | 560 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$1,500 | 14 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$8,674 | 153 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,800
Grade B$1,550
Grade C$1,200
Ungraded$1,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $299–$8,674 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer engine is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer engine listings at 629 salvage yards across 42 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 584 listings (18% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $1,307, while Ohio yards ask $2,337, 79% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 584 | 37 | $1,307-24% |
| Florida | 544 | 68 | $1,400-18% |
| Texas | 482 | 75 | $1,870+9% |
| Indiana | 221 | 12 | $2,145+25% |
| Georgia | 199 | 29 | $2,117+24% |
| Michigan | 158 | 40 | $2,261+32% |
| California | 124 | 33 | $1,950+14% |
| Ohio | 96 | 30 | $2,337+37% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,711 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,711
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,660–$4,710
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer engine cost by year?
2025203 listings$4,173$1,999 – $6,4232024200 listingsFits 5 years$1,257$330 – $3,8002023250 listingsFits 5 years$970$300 – $4,0372022250 listingsFits 5 years$1,135$300 – $4,8012021250 listingsFits 5 years$1,077$299 – $3,8002020250 listingsFits 5 years$1,210$300 – $4,8012019300 listingsFits 7 years$1,965$650 – $8,6742018300 listingsFits 7 years$2,070$700 – $4,5002017300 listingsFits 7 years$2,074$800 – $3,7282016106 listingsFits 7 years$2,235$800 – $3,3032015300 listingsFits 7 years$1,595$650 – $3,697
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,800.
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 31% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 116% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 14% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±282%
Side Mirror
$224median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$189median
$35$1,108
03wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$836median
$195$2,800
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$20$423
05wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
07wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
08wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
09wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
10wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
11wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
12wide ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsFordExplorer
RAV4$2,000
Explorer$1,711
$289 diff5,043 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$3,270
Explorer$1,711
$1,559 diff4,813 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$3,788
Explorer$1,711
$2,077 diff4,598 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsRam1500
Explorer$1,711
1500$3,500
$1,789 diff4,527 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$1,711
1500$4,175
$2,464 diff4,466 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsRam3500
Explorer$1,711
3500$6,550
$4,839 diff4,386 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Fordwide ±170%
Ford F150
$3,270median
$887$11,975
Fordwide ±98%
Ford Focus
$2,180median
$341$4,600
Fordwide ±192%
Ford Fusion
$1,422median
$205$5,674
Fordwide ±240%
Ford Mustang
$5,046median
$1,000$25,175
Common questions
Ford Explorer engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $1,711 across 2,294 priced listings from 629 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,800. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $970.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer engine?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer engine replacement typically runs $2,660–$4,710 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,711, 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.
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, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer engine fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.