Ford Escape heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $38
- Average
- $131
- High
- $422
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Escape heater core ?
How much does a used Ford Escape heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Escape heater core costs $38 to $422, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 703 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$116
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$422526 listings
Grade BStandard used$38–$422170 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$116–$1707 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$422 | 526 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $38–$422 | 170 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $116–$170 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Ungraded$116
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $38–$422 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Escape heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Ford Escape median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,615
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
hybrid, heater, ID LX61-5H262-CE
2 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$116$116 – $116hybrid, heater, ID LX6A-18E264-AD
2 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$146$38 – $146hybrid, heater, ID LX6A-18E264-AE
2 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$146$38 – $146hybrid, heater, ID LX6A-18E264-AF
2 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$146$38 – $146Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Escape heater core cost by year?
2025113 listingsFits 6 years$116$38 – $422202499 listingsFits 6 years$116$38 – $195202383 listingsFits 6 years$116$38 – $146202257 listingsFits 5 years$116$38 – $4222021107 listingsFits 6 years$116$38 – $1462020103 listingsFits 6 years$116$38 – $1952019100 listingsFits 5 years$101$75 – $3422018100 listingsFits 5 years$101$75 – $342201650 listingsFits 8 years$86$86 – $340
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Escape heater core cost?
Based on 703 listings, a used heater core for the Ford Escape runs $116 at the median, ranging $38–$422. That figure comes from 703 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, lists at a $116 median, while hybrid, heater, ID LX6A-18E264-AF commands $146, a 26% 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 2020 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2012–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Escape sits level with the Nissan Sentra ($116), level with the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Ford Escape parts are priced?
01wide ±181%
Engine
$1,292median
$94$4,771
02wide ±869%
Transmission
$2,069median
$125$36,075
03wide ±180%
Front Bumper
$270median
$30$1,000
04wide ±191%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$50$1,005
05wide ±82%
Hood
$665median
$172$1,263
06wide ±116%
Fender
$215median
$50$550
07wide ±2400%
Headlight Assembly
$600median
$25$28,825
08wide ±164%
Tail Light
$209median
$30$717
09wide ±318%
Alternator
$110median
$25$724
10wide ±180%
Starter
$82median
$20$316
11wide ±563%
Radiator
$175median
$35$2,005
12wide ±192%
AC Compressor
$150median
$25$600
13wide ±118%
Transfer Case
$200median
$74$547
14wide ±176%
Axle Shaft
$111median
$25$415
15wide ±148%
Strut
$145median
$40$470
16wide ±2957%
Steering Rack
$195median
$40$11,573
17wide ±318%
Grille
$249median
$15$1,600
18wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$175median
$20$1,018
19wide ±147%
Turbocharger
$241median
$50$760
20wide ±313%
AC Condenser
$170median
$35$1,100
21wide ±274%
Wheels
$170median
$30$962
22wide ±142%
Fuel Pump
$125median
$30$385
23wide ±155%
Water Pump
$136median
$19$440
24wide ±71%
Power Steering Pump
$159median
$75$300
25wide ±178%
ABS Module
$136median
$39$524
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Price data updating
27wide ±234%
Engine Computer
$161median
$45$798
28wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$25$280
29wide ±245%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$20$363
30wide ±134%
Drive Shaft
$184median
$51$545
31wide ±2774%
Tailgate
$565median
$36$31,385
32wide ±294%
Intake Manifold
$80median
$30$500
33wide ±157%
Control Arm
$122median
$36$420
34wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
35wide ±154%
Exhaust Manifold
$300median
$125$1,051
36wide ±15922%
Transmission Control Module
$102median
$19$32,500
37wide ±248%
Steering Column
$148median
$40$773
38wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$180median
$50$410
39wide ±194%
Window Regulator
$108median
$35$454
40spread ±31%
Instrument Cluster
$168median
$65$168
41spread ±44%
Torque Converter
$372median
$70$400
42wide ±139%
Steering Wheel
$171median
$25$500
43wide ±131%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$35$295
44wide ±210%
Car Radio
$120median
$20$524
45wide ±212%
Rear View Mirror
$106median
$20$470
46wide ±409%
Sunroof
$341median
$46$2,834
47wide ±193%
Master Cylinder
$100median
$20$405
48wide ±197%
Fog Light
$151median
$30$625
49wide ±291%
Center Console
$121median
$20$725
50wide ±188%
Air Bag
$190median
$60$773
51spread ±43%
Door Assembly
$150median
$120$250
52spread ±59%
Quarter Panel
$450median
$231$760
53wide ±180%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$375median
$50$1,400
54wide ±150%
Front Seat
$170median
$50$559
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Escape heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanRoguevsFordEscape
Rogue$116
Escape$116
$0 diff1,728 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsFordEscape
Telluride$116
Escape$116
$0 diff1,604 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsFordEscape
Yukon$116
Escape$116
$0 diff1,574 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsFordEscape
Highlander$116
Escape$116
$0 diff1,514 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTahoevsFordEscape
Tahoe$116
Escape$116
$0 diff1,481 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsFordEscape
Traverse$116
Escape$116
$0 diff1,446 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±181%
Acura MDX
$116median
$70$490
Fordwide ±166%
Ford Bronco
$116median
$116$500
Fordwide ±136%
Ford Edge
$91median
$85$333
Fordwide ±211%
Ford Expedition
$116median
$25$515
Fordwide ±155%
Ford Explorer
$116median
$66$425
Fordwide ±217%
Ford F150
$91median
$50$445
Fordwide ±87%
Ford Focus
$101median
$75$250
Fordwide ±407%
Ford Fusion
$91median
$30$770
Fordwide ±197%
Ford Maverick
$116median
$69$525
Fordwide ±151%
Ford Mustang
$116median
$50$401
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Ranger
$116median
$75$515
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Common questions
Ford Escape heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Ford Escape?
Based on 703 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Escape heater core lists between $38 and $422, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Escape heater core?
Using a used part, a Ford Escape heater core replacement typically runs $590–$1,615 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $116, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Escape heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 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 Escape 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 Escape heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Escape heater core listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 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.