Ford Explorer engine — 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) price snapshot
- Low
- $800
- Average
- $2,425
- High
- $4,423

Trim-specific price guide
A used Ford Explorer engine (3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package)) costs $800 to $4,423, with a median asking price of $2,400. Based on 87 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,500–$3,430 | 56 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $800–$4,423 | 25 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,200–$1,500 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $800–$2,400 | 4 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $800–$4,423 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) variant of the Ford Explorer engine, based on 87 priced listings across 3 model years (2016, 2018, 2019). Its $2,400 median is 47% above the Ford Explorer engine overall median of $1,633.
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
Based on 87 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Ford Explorer engine in the 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) variant lists between $800 and $4,423, with a median asking price of $2,400.
The 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability differ by year.
Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,550, Grade B has a median of $2,300, Grade C has a median of $1,500. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.