Used Ford Explorer fuel pump from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ford Explorer fuel pump?

Asking prices from 494 salvage yards in 45 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
Strong coverage3,834 priced of 4,838 observed8 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Ford Explorer fuel pump

What the fuel pump does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used fuel pump price guide →

Also known asFuel Pump AssemblyFuel Pump ModuleElectric Fuel PumpGas PumpIn-Tank Fuel Pump
Price summary

A used Ford Explorer fuel pump costs $30 to $500, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 3,834 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2026 (17 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$75

Ford Explorer fuel pump price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$137
High
$500
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$5002,483 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$3241,029 listings
Grade CVisible wear$47–$20025 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$250297 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$500 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ford Explorer fuel pump is listed

We found priced Ford Explorer fuel pump listings at 494 salvage yards across 45 states. Florida supplies the most, with 857 listings (17% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Texas yards ask $163, 117% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Florida85750$125+14%
Arizona79122$88-20%
California53146$75-32%
Texas39733$163+48%
Colorado3188$118+7%
Georgia24116$144+31%
Illinois17519$81-26%
Indiana16513$116+5%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ford Explorer fuel pump replacement cost?

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Used part
$110
Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$145–$600
1.5–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$255–$710
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for fuel pump replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include tank seal replacement and fuel system cleaning if contaminated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

pump assembly (tank mounted), 2.3L48 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$157$69 – $300
pump only (engine mounted), 3.0L45 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$175$60 – $367
pump assembly (tank mounted), 3.0L, police package39 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$85$50 – $305
pump assembly (tank mounted), 3.3L, flex fuel39 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$85$50 – $305
pump assembly (tank mounted), 3.3L, gasoline35 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$150$45 – $349
pump only (engine mounted), 3.3L26 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$100$60 – $253
pump only (engine mounted), 2.3L13 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$130$99 – $163

Model-year comparison

What does a Ford Explorer fuel pump cost by year?

$77$103$128$154$18020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ford Explorer fuel pump cost?

Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer fuel pump 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 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $110.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, pump assembly (tank mounted), 3.0L, police package, lists at a $85 median, while pump assembly (tank mounted), 3.0L, w/o police package commands $179, a 111% 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 $86, while 2021 tops the table at $171. Parts from 2010–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 13 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 34% below the Ford F150 ($166), 12% below the Mercedes E Class ($125), and 27% below the Mercedes S Class ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used fuel pump: what to check

  1. Inspect electrical connector for melt marks: Check the top plastic hat electrical socket for scorched spade terminals caused by high pump current draw.
  2. Check fuel sender float arm resistor track: Move the float arm smoothly to verify wiper contacts are not worn through or oxidized on the ceramic card.
  3. Verify suction filter strainer cleanliness: Inspect the lower pump strainer for rust scale, metal shavings, or gelled fuel residue from contaminated tanks.
  4. Confirm fuel line quick-connect types: Match internal fuel pressure regulator specs and supply line quick-connect fittings to your vehicle's fuel rail architecture.
  5. Replace tank lock ring rubber gasket: Always install a new fuel tank sealing gasket and clean the lock ring flange grooves during pump reassembly.

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How much is a used fuel pump for a Ford Explorer?

The median asking price is $110 across 3,834 priced listings from 494 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $110. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $86.

How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer fuel pump?

Using a used part, a Ford Explorer fuel pump replacement typically runs $255–$710 all-in: the median used fuel pump for this model lists at $110, and independent-shop labor for fuel pump replacement typically takes 1.5–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$600). The labor figure does not include tank seal replacement and fuel system cleaning if contaminated. 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 fuel pump years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer fuel pump fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Ford Explorer Fuel Pump Cost — From $30 to $500