Ford Expedition heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $98
- High
- $150
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Expedition heater core?
Asking prices from 69 salvage yards in 24 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
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Part overview
About the Ford Expedition heater core
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used Ford Expedition heater core costs $65 to $150, with a median asking price of $91. Based on 706 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2024 (18 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$91
Grade B (good)$91
Grade C (fair)$91
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$71–$150454 listings
Grade BStandard used$91–$116221 listings
Grade CVisible wear$71–$1256 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$15025 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $71–$150 | 454 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $91–$116 | 221 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $71–$125 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$150 | 25 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$91
Grade B$91
Grade C$91
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$150 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Expedition heater core is listed
We found priced Ford Expedition heater core listings at 69 salvage yards across 24 states. Texas supplies the most, with 212 listings (19% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $91, while Virginia yards ask $285, 213% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 212 | 15 | $116+27% |
| Wisconsin | 181 | 3 | $91 |
| Arizona | 174 | 2 | $91 |
| Florida | 134 | 5 | $116+27% |
| Illinois | 89 | 5 | $91 |
| Michigan | 87 | 7 | $250+175% |
| California | 54 | 3 | $91 |
| Virginia | 50 | 1 | $285+213% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $91 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Expedition heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $91
- Ford Expedition median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $565–$1,590
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Expedition heater core cost by year?
202475 listingsFits 9 years$91$91 – $116202375 listingsFits 9 years$91$91 – $116202269 listingsFits 10 years$91$91 – $1162021100 listingsFits 9 years$116$91 – $1162020100 listingsFits 9 years$116$116 – $135201989 listingsFits 9 years$91$91 – $1162018100 listingsFits 9 years$91$91 – $1162017108 listingsFits 11 years$91$71 – $1252016150 listingsFits 8 years$91$65 – $1252015134 listingsFits 11 years$91$71 – $150
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Expedition heater core cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Expedition heater core sit in a fairly tight band around the $91 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, lists at a $91 median, while rear commands $116, a 27% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $91, while 2020 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2007–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Expedition sits level with the Ford F250 ($91), 22% below the Nissan Sentra ($116), and 66% below the Honda HR-V ($266) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Perform low-pressure leak test: Submerge the core under water with low air pressure applied to detect pinhole leaks in aluminum tubes and tanks.
- Inspect aluminum inlet and outlet tubes: Check that connection tube ends are perfectly round and free of crushed walls or corrosion from old coolant.
- Flush internal passages with water: Run fresh water through the core to confirm no internal calcification or stop-leak additives block coolant flow.
- Confirm HVAC casing flange alignment: Verify inlet pipe bend angles and casing foam seal tracks match your vehicle's specific heater box housing.
- Replace pass-through foam seals on install: Install fresh foam sealing strips around firewall pass-through holes to prevent cold air bypass and dash squeaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Expedition parts are priced?
01wide ±239%
Transmission Control Module
$142median
$30$709
02wide ±178%
Front Seat
$236median
$65$905
03wide ±176%
Car Radio
$166median
$35$620
04wide ±210%
Side Mirror
$321median
$54$1,400
05wide ±251%
Wheels
$192median
$36$1,000
06wide ±233%
Center Console
$199median
$35$962
07wide ±205%
Air Bag
$245median
$49$1,055
08wide ±126%
Strut
$195median
$35$525
09wide ±131%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$30$423
10wide ±121%
Fuel Pump
$153median
$34$404
11wide ±121%
Drive Shaft
$211median
$61$570
12wide ±157%
Steering Wheel
$218median
$50$735
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Expedition heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
FordF250vsFordExpedition
F250$91
Expedition$91
$0 diff2,080 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanSentravsFordExpedition
Sentra$116
Expedition$91
$25 diff1,952 listings
Heater CorecompareHondaHR-VvsFordExpedition
HR-V$266
Expedition$91
$175 diff1,806 listings
Heater CorecompareDodgeGrandCaravanvsFordExpedition
Caravan$51
Expedition$91
$40 diff1,788 listings
Heater CorecompareCadillacEscaladevsFordExpedition
Escalade$116
Expedition$91
$25 diff1,778 listings
Heater CorecompareMercedesSClassvsFordExpedition
Class$116
Expedition$91
$25 diff1,775 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±168%
Ford Bronco Sport
$116median
$60$450
Fordtight ±1%
Ford Edge
$91median
$91$93
Fordtight ±13%
Ford Escape
$116median
$86$116
Fordwide ±195%
Ford Explorer
$116median
$48$500
Fordspread ±43%
Ford F150
$91median
$68$147
Fordwide ±225%
Ford F250
$91median
$40$450
Fordwide ±200%
Ford Maverick
$116median
$60$525
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Ranger
$116median
$75$515
Fordwide ±148%
Ford Transit
$116median
$50$394
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Common questions
Ford Expedition heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Ford Expedition?
The median asking price is $91 across 706 priced listings from 69 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $91. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $91.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Expedition heater core?
Using a used part, a Ford Expedition heater core replacement typically runs $565–$1,590 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $91, 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.
Which Ford Expedition model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Expedition heater core years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Expedition heater core fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.