Ford Explorer exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $124
- High
- $400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 149 salvage yards in 35 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 Explorer exhaust manifold
What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer exhaust manifold costs $25 to $400, with a median asking price of $111. Based on 808 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2024 (15 model years), updated Sep 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$350456 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$255158 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$16421 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$400173 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$350 | 456 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$255 | 158 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$164 | 21 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$400 | 173 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$125
Grade C$75
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$400 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer exhaust manifold listings at 149 salvage yards across 35 states. Georgia supplies the most, with 155 listings (19% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $75, while Georgia yards ask $150, 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 155 | 9 | $150+35% |
| California | 112 | 26 | $126+14% |
| Tennessee | 77 | 7 | $127+14% |
| Florida | 47 | 12 | $75-32% |
| Alabama | 39 | 3 | $89-20% |
| Indiana | 39 | 5 | $125+13% |
| Michigan | 38 | 15 | $95-14% |
| North Carolina | 33 | 6 | $100-10% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $111 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $111
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $300–$860
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for exhaust manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full exhaust manifold replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer exhaust manifold cost by year?
202596 listingsFits 6 years$111$65 – $207202445 listingsFits 5 years$161$70 – $207202396 listingsFits 5 years$111$65 – $207202296 listingsFits 5 years$111$65 – $2072019300 listingsFits 10 years$125$25 – $3052018300 listingsFits 10 years$100$45 – $2302017296 listingsFits 10 years$150$40 – $4002016207 listingsFits 10 years$100$25 – $2552015278 listingsFits 10 years$75$45 – $241
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer exhaust manifold 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 55% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $116.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2024 tops the table at $161. Parts from 2010–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 56% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 48% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 11% below the Ram 3500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used exhaust manifold: what to check
- Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
- Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
- Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
- Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
- Install new exhaust studs and steel gaskets: Replace rusted cylinder head studs, brass nuts, and multi-layer steel gaskets to guarantee a leak-free seal.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$222median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$185median
$35$1,084
03wide ±155%
Headlight Assembly
$842median
$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 ±189%
Alternator
$110median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
GMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$71
Explorer$111
$40 diff2,989 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$75
Explorer$111
$36 diff2,942 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam3500vsFordExplorer
3500$125
Explorer$111
$14 diff2,931 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$75
Explorer$111
$36 diff2,820 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsFordExplorer
Transit$85
Explorer$111
$26 diff2,535 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$100
Explorer$111
$11 diff2,293 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordspread ±46%
Ford Bronco Sport
$420median
$200$590
Fordspread ±50%
Ford Edge
$225median
$150$375
Fordwide ±247%
Ford Escape
$75median
$30$400
Fordwide ±238%
Ford Expedition
$100median
$25$500
Fordwide ±250%
Ford F150
$75median
$25$400
Fordwide ±253%
Ford F250
$80median
$25$430
Fordwide ±178%
Ford Focus
$200median
$35$745
Fordwide ±117%
Ford Fusion
$300median
$100$800
Fordtight ±2%
Ford Maverick
$595median
$575$599
Fordwide ±274%
Ford Mustang
$175median
$40$1,000
Fordwide ±192%
Ford Transit
$85median
$14$340
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Common questions
Ford Explorer exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $111 across 808 priced listings from 149 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $116. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $300–$860 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $111, and independent-shop labor for exhaust manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. 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, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer exhaust manifold fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.