Ford Explorer heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $66
- Average
- $168
- High
- $425
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer heater core ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer 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 Explorer heater core costs $66 to $425, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 709 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$116
Grade C (fair)$250
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$66–$422509 listings
Grade BStandard used$101–$422194 listings
Grade CVisible wear$250–$2502 listings
Grade XUngraded$116–$4254 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $66–$422 | 509 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $101–$422 | 194 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $250–$250 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $116–$425 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Grade C$250
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $66–$425 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Ford Explorer 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer heater core cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 6 years$116$116 – $2492024100 listingsFits 6 years$116$116 – $1162023100 listingsFits 6 years$116$71 – $375202266 listingsFits 6 years$116$116 – $4222021100 listingsFits 6 years$116$116 – $422202050 listingsFits 5 years$116$116 – $340201960 listingsFits 6 years$241$241 – $4002018100 listingsFits 8 years$101$101 – $4252015100 listingsFits 9 years$66$66 – $422
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer heater core cost?
A used Ford Explorer heater core costs between $66 and $425, with a median asking price of $116. That figure comes from 709 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2019 tops the table at $241. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer 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 Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±880%
Engine
$1,633median
$79$28,825
02wide ±327%
Transmission
$1,750median
$125$11,573
03wide ±194%
Front Bumper
$300median
$35$1,200
04wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$35$1,395
05wide ±77%
Hood
$676median
$125$1,166
06wide ±79%
Fender
$345median
$75$620
07wide ±1654%
Headlight Assembly
$911median
$45$30,175
08wide ±275%
Tail Light
$335median
$7$1,850
09wide ±174%
Alternator
$119median
$30$445
10wide ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
11wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
12wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
13wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
14wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
15wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
16wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
17wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
18wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
19wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
20wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
21wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
22wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
23wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
24wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
25wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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Price data updating
27wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
28wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
29wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
30wide ±1128%
Drive Shaft
$164median
$51$3,750
31wide ±1913%
Tailgate
$850median
$50$32,565
32wide ±190%
Intake Manifold
$85median
$27$350
33wide ±115%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$322
34wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$99median
$20$341
35wide ±169%
Exhaust Manifold
$111median
$25$400
36wide ±460%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$1,170
37wide ±154%
Steering Column
$160median
$30$524
38wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$465
39wide ±163%
Window Regulator
$115median
$35$410
40wide ±63%
Instrument Cluster
$100median
$75$200
41wide ±108%
Torque Converter
$300median
$95$740
42wide ±291%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$40$1,053
43wide ±169%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$360
44wide ±12917%
Car Radio
$126median
$15$32,565
45wide ±203%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$443
46wide ±153%
Sunroof
$336median
$56$1,081
47wide ±160%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$20$263
48wide ±204%
Fog Light
$126median
$30$545
49wide ±7324%
Center Console
$172median
$25$25,220
50wide ±231%
Air Bag
$250median
$30$1,183
51wide ±94%
Door Assembly
$725median
$72$1,441
52wide ±96%
Quarter Panel
$484median
$100$1,025
53wide ±175%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$520median
$35$1,850
54wide ±245%
Front Seat
$170median
$48$880
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanRoguevsFordExplorer
Rogue$116
Explorer$116
$0 diff1,734 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsFordExplorer
Telluride$116
Explorer$116
$0 diff1,610 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsFordExplorer
Yukon$116
Explorer$116
$0 diff1,580 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsFordExplorer
Highlander$116
Explorer$116
$0 diff1,520 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTahoevsFordExplorer
Tahoe$116
Explorer$116
$0 diff1,487 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$116
Explorer$116
$0 diff1,471 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 ±166%
Ford Escape
$116median
$38$422
Fordwide ±211%
Ford Expedition
$116median
$25$515
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 Explorer heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 709 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer heater core lists between $66 and $425, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer heater core?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer 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 Explorer heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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 Explorer model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer heater core listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 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.