Ford Explorer steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $177
- High
- $524
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer steering column?
Asking prices from 473 salvage yards in 42 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 steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer steering column costs $50 to $524, with a median asking price of $155. Based on 2,853 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$160
Grade B (good)$160
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$5241,935 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$445742 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$2659 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$350167 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$524 | 1,935 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$445 | 742 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$265 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$350 | 167 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$160
Grade B$160
Grade C$150
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$524 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer steering column is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer steering column listings at 473 salvage yards across 42 states. Texas supplies the most, with 722 listings (25% of the total) from 60 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $126, while Missouri yards ask $197, 56% 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 | 722 | 60 | $150-3% |
| Florida | 433 | 47 | $165+6% |
| California | 409 | 54 | $126-19% |
| Arizona | 202 | 13 | $137-12% |
| Utah | 119 | 13 | $128-17% |
| Missouri | 92 | 20 | $197+27% |
| Oklahoma | 88 | 13 | $171+10% |
| Colorado | 62 | 9 | $181+17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $155 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $155
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $345–$905
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
w/o police package; manual tilt and telescopic, heated steering wheel, rain sensor11 listings$274$50 – $374
w/o police package; manual tilt and telescopic, heated steering wheel, w/o rain sensor11 listings$151$100 – $260
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer steering column cost by year?
202554 listings$171$50 – $4182024200 listingsFits 5 years$160$70 – $4462023200 listingsFits 5 years$126$61 – $4402022200 listingsFits 5 years$126$61 – $4402021200 listingsFits 5 years$126$60 – $4402020192 listingsFits 5 years$160$60 – $5242019591 listingsFits 4 years$170$60 – $4452018588 listingsFits 4 years$171$50 – $4202017550 listingsFits 4 years$166$50 – $4202016497 listingsFits 4 years$141$50 – $420201546 listingsFits 3 years$201$90 – $341
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer steering column 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 7% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $160.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, w/o police package; manual tilt and telescopic, heated steering wheel, w/o rain sensor, lists at a $151 median, while w/o police package; manual tilt and telescopic, heated steering wheel, rain sensor commands $274, a 81% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $126, while 2015 tops the table at $201. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 7% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 24% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 7% above the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruOutbackvsFordExplorer
Outback$125
Explorer$155
$30 diff8,093 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsFordExplorer
Prius$111
Explorer$155
$44 diff7,441 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$210
Explorer$155
$55 diff7,242 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$225
Explorer$155
$70 diff6,943 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaRAV4vsFordExplorer
RAV4$170
Explorer$155
$15 diff6,934 listings
Steering ColumncompareFordF250vsFordExplorer
F250$258
Explorer$155
$103 diff6,827 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±71%
Ford Bronco
$225median
$99$419
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Bronco Sport
$181median
$70$650
Fordwide ±161%
Ford Edge
$163median
$50$574
Fordwide ±176%
Ford Escape
$145median
$40$549
Fordwide ±121%
Ford Expedition
$192median
$50$513
Fordwide ±212%
Ford F150
$195median
$50$875
Fordwide ±124%
Ford F250
$258median
$95$735
Fordwide ±161%
Ford Focus
$118median
$40$420
Fordwide ±145%
Ford Fusion
$125median
$50$413
Fordwide ±96%
Ford Maverick
$240median
$75$534
Fordwide ±149%
Ford Mustang
$151median
$50$501
Fordwide ±96%
Ford Ranger
$187median
$60$420
Common questions
Ford Explorer steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $155 across 2,853 priced listings from 473 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $160. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $126.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer steering column?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer steering column replacement typically runs $345–$905 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $155, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. 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 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer steering column fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.