Ford Explorer ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $125
- High
- $360
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer ignition switch ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer ignition switch cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer ignition switch costs $25 to $360, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 787 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2001–2025 (24 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$360500 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$331258 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$10029 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$360 | 500 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$331 | 258 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$100 | 29 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$100
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$360 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer ignition switch cost by year?
202589 listingsFits 7 years$78$60 – $300202479 listingsFits 6 years$78$78 – $3312023100 listingsFits 7 years$99$50 – $1602022100 listingsFits 6 years$99$50 – $1532021100 listingsFits 7 years$182$78 – $2432020100 listingsFits 6 years$100$50 – $3162019100 listingsFits 20 years$190$25 – $1902018100 listingsFits 14 years$219$219 – $2192017100 listingsFits 17 years$80$40 – $3602016100 listingsFits 16 years$99$30 – $241
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer ignition switch cost?
A used Ford Explorer ignition switch costs between $25 and $360, with a median asking price of $99. That figure comes from 787 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2018 tops the table at $219. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits level with the Mercedes C Class ($99), 7% below the Hyundai Elantra ($106), and level with the Ram 1500 ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: 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?
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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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Differential
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 ±12917%
Car Radio
$126median
$15$32,565
44wide ±155%
Heater Core
$116median
$66$425
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 ignition switch prices
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1500$99
Explorer$99
$0 diff2,042 listings
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RAV4$100
Explorer$99
$1 diff2,027 listings
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Rogue$99
Explorer$99
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Outback$88
Explorer$99
$11 diff1,800 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiSantaFevsFordExplorer
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Explorer$99
$1 diff1,757 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsFordExplorer
Crosstrek$78
Explorer$99
$21 diff1,751 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±134%
Acura MDX
$99median
$30$295
Fordwide ±171%
Ford Bronco
$88median
$30$331
Fordspread ±56%
Ford Bronco Sport
$99median
$50$160
Fordwide ±169%
Ford Edge
$99median
$25$360
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Escape
$99median
$35$295
Fordspread ±45%
Ford Expedition
$183median
$56$219
Fordwide ±168%
Ford F150
$100median
$25$360
Fordwide ±168%
Ford Focus
$80median
$25$294
Fordwide ±188%
Ford Fusion
$113median
$25$450
Fordwide ±155%
Ford Maverick
$78median
$25$267
Fordwide ±200%
Ford Mustang
$80median
$40$360
Fordwide ±142%
Ford Ranger
$99median
$50$331
Common questions
Ford Explorer ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 787 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer ignition switch lists between $25 and $360, with a median asking price of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer ignition switch?
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, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer ignition switch listings appear across model years 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 24 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.
How much is a used Ford Explorer key switch?
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The Ford Explorer ignition switch prices on this page apply — median $99, from 787 salvage yard listings.