Ford Explorer starter price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $122
- High
- $316
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer starter ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer starter costs $20 to $316, with a median asking price of $80. Based on 1,578 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2026 (20 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$95
Grade B (good)$83
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$3161,153 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$295216 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$25–$145209 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$316 | 1,153 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$295 | 216 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$145 | 209 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$95
Grade B$83
Ungraded$40
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$316 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $80
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$530
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer starter cost by year?
2025333 listingsFits 7 years$120$30 – $2742024150 listingsFits 5 years$91$25 – $2952023150 listingsFits 6 years$83$30 – $2742022150 listingsFits 5 years$91$25 – $2952021112 listingsFits 6 years$80$30 – $2722020150 listingsFits 6 years$83$30 – $2742019200 listingsFits 14 years$50$30 – $3062018200 listingsFits 13 years$50$30 – $3062017200 listingsFits 13 years$40$20 – $952016200 listingsFits 14 years$50$30 – $316
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer starter cost?
A used Ford Explorer starter costs between $20 and $316, with a median asking price of $80. That figure comes from 1,578 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 14% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $95.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.3L, w/o hybrid, lists at a $74 median, while 3.0L, ID L1MT-11000-DC commands $176, a 138% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $40, while 2025 tops the table at $120. Parts from 2007–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 13 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 27% below the Ford F150 ($109), 7% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 15% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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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 ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
11wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
12wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
13wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
14wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
15wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
16wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
17wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
18wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
19wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
20wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
21wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
22wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
23wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
24wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
27wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
28wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
29wide ±1128%
Drive Shaft
$164median
$51$3,750
30wide ±1913%
Tailgate
$850median
$50$32,565
31wide ±190%
Intake Manifold
$85median
$27$350
32wide ±115%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$322
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$99median
$20$341
34wide ±169%
Exhaust Manifold
$111median
$25$400
35wide ±460%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$1,170
36wide ±154%
Steering Column
$160median
$30$524
37wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$465
38wide ±163%
Window Regulator
$115median
$35$410
39wide ±63%
Instrument Cluster
$100median
$75$200
40wide ±108%
Torque Converter
$300median
$95$740
41wide ±291%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$40$1,053
42wide ±169%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$360
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 starter prices
Startercompare
FordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$109
Explorer$80
$29 diff3,528 listings
StartercompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$86
Explorer$80
$6 diff3,212 listings
StartercompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$94
Explorer$80
$14 diff3,207 listings
StartercompareFordExplorervsRam1500
Explorer$80
1500$75
$5 diff2,998 listings
StartercompareFordExplorervsJeepWrangler
Explorer$80
Wrangler$125
$45 diff2,953 listings
StartercompareFordExplorervsJeepGrandCherokee
Explorer$80
Cherokee$89
$9 diff2,835 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±100%
Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Fordwide ±136%
Ford Bronco
$141median
$10$394
Fordwide ±79%
Ford Bronco Sport
$161median
$40$295
Fordwide ±173%
Ford Edge
$101median
$30$380
Fordwide ±180%
Ford Escape
$82median
$20$316
Fordwide ±148%
Ford Expedition
$93median
$40$316
Fordwide ±177%
Ford F150
$109median
$10$395
Fordwide ±185%
Ford Focus
$65median
$30$271
Fordwide ±212%
Ford Fusion
$65median
$30$305
Fordwide ±179%
Ford Mustang
$105median
$10$385
Fordwide ±215%
Ford Ranger
$86median
$25$395
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Common questions
Ford Explorer starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,578 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer starter lists between $20 and $316, with a median asking price of $80.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer starter?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer starter replacement typically runs $175–$530 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $80, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer starter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 7 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 starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer starter listings appear across model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 20 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 starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Ford Explorer starter prices on this page apply — median $80, from 1,578 salvage yard listings.