Ford Explorer steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $180
- High
- $524
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer steering column ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer steering column cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer steering column costs $30 to $524, with a median asking price of $160. Based on 1,947 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$161
Grade C (fair)$176
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$5241,226 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$445596 listings
Grade CVisible wear$70–$2654 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$350121 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$524 | 1,226 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$445 | 596 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $70–$265 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$350 | 121 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$161
Grade B$161
Grade C$176
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$524 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $160
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $350–$910
- 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
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$30 – $5242019591 listingsFits 4 years$170$60 – $4452018588 listingsFits 4 years$171$30 – $420201546 listingsFits 3 years$201$90 – $341
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer steering column cost?
A used Ford Explorer steering column costs between $30 and $524, with a median asking price of $160. That figure comes from 1,947 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
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 26% above the Subaru Outback ($127), 11% above the Honda Civic ($144), and 7% above the Subaru Impreza ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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$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 ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
11wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
12wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
13wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
14wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
15wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
16wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
17wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
18wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
19wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
20wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
21wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
22wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
23wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
24wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
25wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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Differential
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27wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
28wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
29wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
30wide ±1128%
Drive Shaft
$164median
$51$3,750
31wide ±1913%
Tailgate
$850median
$50$32,565
32wide ±190%
Intake Manifold
$85median
$27$350
33wide ±115%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$322
34wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$99median
$20$341
35wide ±169%
Exhaust Manifold
$111median
$25$400
36wide ±460%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$1,170
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 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruOutbackvsFordExplorer
Outback$127
Explorer$160
$33 diff6,104 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsFordExplorer
Prius$115
Explorer$160
$45 diff5,556 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaRAV4vsFordExplorer
RAV4$171
Explorer$160
$11 diff5,525 listings
Steering ColumncompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$182
Explorer$160
$22 diff5,206 listings
Steering ColumncompareNissanRoguevsFordExplorer
Rogue$132
Explorer$160
$28 diff4,648 listings
Steering ColumncompareFordMustangvsFordExplorer
Mustang$160
Explorer$160
$0 diff4,594 listings
Compare fitments
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$159median
$75$894
Fordwide ±117%
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$225median
$99$624
Fordwide ±159%
Ford Bronco Sport
$182median
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Fordwide ±247%
Ford Edge
$171median
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Fordwide ±248%
Ford Escape
$148median
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Fordwide ±136%
Ford Expedition
$170median
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Fordwide ±206%
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$200median
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Ford Focus
$120median
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Fordwide ±153%
Ford Fusion
$125median
$30$413
Fordwide ±141%
Ford Mustang
$160median
$50$501
Fordwide ±104%
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$187median
$30$420
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Common questions
Ford Explorer steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,947 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer steering column lists between $30 and $524, with a median asking price of $160.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer steering column?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer steering column replacement typically runs $350–$910 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $160, 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.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer steering column?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 5 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, 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?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer steering column listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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.