Ford Explorer radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $170
- High
- $608
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer radiator?
Asking prices from 638 salvage yards in 47 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 radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer radiator costs $40 to $608, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 4,302 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$149
Grade B (good)$193
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$4052,439 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$6081,247 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$15035 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$480581 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$405 | 2,439 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$608 | 1,247 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$150 | 35 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$480 | 581 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$149
Grade B$193
Grade C$75
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$608 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer radiator is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer radiator listings at 638 salvage yards across 47 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,076 listings (15% of the total) from 55 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $125, while Michigan yards ask $213, 70% 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 | 1,076 | 55 | $150 |
| Indiana | 661 | 18 | $150 |
| Florida | 509 | 57 | $125-17% |
| Illinois | 507 | 30 | $125-17% |
| Kentucky | 453 | 15 | $207+38% |
| Michigan | 402 | 49 | $213+42% |
| Ohio | 342 | 29 | $144-4% |
| Missouri | 311 | 19 | $152+1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $340–$750
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
3.3L, police package, battery cooling (mounted above AC condenser)
3 listings$263$263 – $3003.3L, w/o police package
1 listings$385$385 – $385Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer radiator cost by year?
2025154 listingsFits 6 years$150$93 – $3852024214 listingsFits 6 years$175$65 – $4052023668 listingsFits 5 years$178$50 – $4912022669 listingsFits 5 years$179$50 – $4912021663 listingsFits 6 years$165$50 – $6082020513 listingsFits 6 years$153$50 – $6082019449 listingsFits 9 years$150$50 – $3112018450 listingsFits 9 years$139$50 – $4802017277 listingsFits 9 years$122$41 – $4052016450 listingsFits 9 years$133$50 – $3302015424 listingsFits 10 years$120$40 – $400
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer radiator 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 99% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $149.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.3L, lists at a $150 median, while 3.3L, w/o police package commands $385, a 157% 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 $120, while 2022 tops the table at $179. Parts from 2010–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 50% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 25% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 13% below the Jeep Wrangler ($173) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±282%
Side Mirror
$224median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$189median
$35$1,108
03wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$836median
$195$2,800
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$20$423
05wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
07wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
08wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
09wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
10wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
11wide ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
12wide ±193%
Steering Rack
$328median
$80$1,349
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$300
Explorer$150
$150 diff11,316 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$200
Explorer$150
$50 diff9,627 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsJeepWrangler
Explorer$150
Wrangler$173
$23 diff8,493 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$150
1500$201
$51 diff8,087 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsChevySilverado1500
Explorer$150
1500$209
$59 diff7,925 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsFordF150
Explorer$150
F150$195
$45 diff7,922 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$183median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±302%
BMW X5
$219median
$40$1,364
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$45$595
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Malibu
$137median
$40$488
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$209median
$57$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Escape
$175median
$35$493
Fordwide ±105%
Ford F150
$195median
$85$495
Fordwide ±277%
Ford Focus
$93median
$35$550
Fordwide ±241%
Ford Fusion
$110median
$20$550
Fordwide ±264%
Ford Mustang
$175median
$30$954
Common questions
Ford Explorer radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $150 across 4,302 priced listings from 638 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $149. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer radiator?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer radiator replacement typically runs $340–$750 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. 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 radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer radiator fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.