Ford Explorer intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $27
- Average
- $108
- High
- $350
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer intake manifold?
Asking prices from 304 salvage yards in 35 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Ford Explorer intake manifold
What the intake manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used intake manifold price guide →
Also known asInlet Manifold
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer intake manifold costs $27 to $350, with a median asking price of $81. Based on 1,563 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$86
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$27–$350890 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$315331 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$12527 listings
Grade XUngraded$49–$175315 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $27–$350 | 890 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$315 | 331 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$125 | 27 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $49–$175 | 315 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$86
Grade B$100
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $27–$350 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer intake manifold is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer intake manifold listings at 304 salvage yards across 35 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 212 listings (14% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $56, while Michigan yards ask $190, 239% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 212 | 21 | $75-7% |
| Indiana | 199 | 17 | $85+5% |
| Florida | 167 | 27 | $75-7% |
| Michigan | 148 | 34 | $190+135% |
| Wisconsin | 94 | 17 | $75-7% |
| California | 94 | 23 | $75-7% |
| Georgia | 87 | 15 | $71-12% |
| Texas | 81 | 12 | $56-31% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $81 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $81
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $270–$830
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for intake manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full intake manifold replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer intake manifold cost by year?
202596 listingsFits 9 years$88$50 – $3502024198 listingsFits 11 years$75$41 – $3502023197 listingsFits 10 years$95$40 – $3502022195 listingsFits 11 years$100$41 – $350202153 listingsFits 9 years$95$50 – $3152020188 listingsFits 11 years$75$41 – $3502019300 listingsFits 10 years$75$46 – $3102018300 listingsFits 10 years$86$27 – $2502017300 listingsFits 10 years$86$27 – $2502016300 listingsFits 10 years$75$46 – $3102015163 listingsFits 9 years$75$50 – $232
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer intake manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer intake manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 15% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $86.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.3L, lower, lists at a $66 median, while 3.3L, upper commands $115, a 74% 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 $75, while 2022 tops the table at $100. 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 55% below the Mercedes S Class ($181), 66% below the Ram 3500 ($235), and 36% below the Mercedes E Class ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used intake manifold: what to check
- Inspect composite runners for heat cracks: Examine plastic manifolds for oil-softened walls, heat cracks, or snapped vacuum port nipples along the plenum.
- Verify variable runner flap operation: Move variable intake runner flap linkages and vacuum actuators by hand to ensure internal butterfly valves rotate freely.
- Check rubber gasket groove channels: Examine sealing channels around cylinder head intake ports to ensure plastic retaining walls are not chipped.
- Confirm sensor port and throttle flange fit: Match vacuum line nipples, manifold absolute pressure sensor mounts, and throttle body bolt dimensions.
- Install new molded rubber port gaskets: Replace all port seals and throttle body gaskets with fresh silicone seals to prevent lean engine vacuum leaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$222median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$189median
$35$1,108
03wide ±155%
Headlight Assembly
$842median
$195$2,800
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$20$423
05wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
07wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
08wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
09wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
10wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
11wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
12wide ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
MercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$181
Explorer$81
$100 diff4,200 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam3500vsFordExplorer
3500$235
Explorer$81
$154 diff3,660 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareSubaruWRXvsFordExplorer
WRX$125
Explorer$81
$44 diff3,379 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$100
Explorer$81
$19 diff3,313 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$135
Explorer$81
$54 diff3,251 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareFordExplorervsChevySilverado1500
Explorer$81
1500$116
$35 diff3,092 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±225%
Ford Bronco
$71median
$30$350
Fordwide ±181%
Ford Bronco Sport
$130median
$30$500
Fordspread ±39%
Ford Edge
$71median
$49$105
Fordwide ±169%
Ford Escape
$80median
$30$301
Fordwide ±217%
Ford Expedition
$75median
$25$350
Fordwide ±288%
Ford F150
$100median
$24$600
Fordwide ±286%
Ford F250
$166median
$30$980
Fordwide ±82%
Ford Focus
$65median
$29$136
Fordwide ±107%
Ford Fusion
$71median
$30$182
Fordwide ±74%
Ford Maverick
$76median
$50$162
Fordwide ±284%
Ford Mustang
$125median
$40$750
Fordwide ±134%
Ford Ranger
$66median
$30$207
Common questions
Ford Explorer intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $81 across 1,563 priced listings from 304 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $86. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer intake manifold?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer intake manifold replacement typically runs $270–$830 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $81, and independent-shop labor for intake manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer intake manifold fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.