Used 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Ford Explorer Ignition Switch prices

Year-specific used ignition switch pricing for the 2016 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 11, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch

A used 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch costs between $30 and $241, with a median of $99 from 49 salvage yard listings.

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

Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary

A used 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch costs $30 to $241, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 49 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2022 (12 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99

2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch price snapshot

USD
Low
$30
Average
$96
High
$241
100 listings observed · 49 priced listings used · last updated Sep 11, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$24131 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$10017 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$501 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$241 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$99
2016 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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(dash mounted), keyless ignition (push button start)47 listingsInterchange 2015–2022$99$30 – $241
(dash mounted), conventional ignition2 listingsInterchange 2005–2019$30$30 – $30

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 49 with posted prices. Its $99 median is 1% below the Ford Explorer guide's $100 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022. Shopping across all 12 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch?

Based on 49 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch lists between $30 and $241, with a median asking price of $99.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch?

Using a used part, a 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year 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.

Will a 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch also appear under model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Ford Explorer key switch?

A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Ford Explorer ignition switch — median $99, from 49 listings.

2016 Ford Explorer Ignition Switch Cost — Used From $30 to $241