Ford Explorer steering rack price snapshot
- Low
- $80
- Average
- $410
- High
- $1,349
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer steering rack?
Asking prices from 870 salvage yards in 48 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 rack
What the steering rack does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering rack price guide →
Also known asRack and PinionRack and Pinion SteeringSteering BoxSteering GearPower Steering Rack
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer steering rack costs $80 to $1,349, with a median asking price of $328. Based on 2,885 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$350
Grade B (good)$298
Grade C (fair)$425
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$80–$1,3491,831 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$1,027830 listings
Grade CVisible wear$200–$70041 listings
Grade XUngraded$95–$750183 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $80–$1,349 | 1,831 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$1,027 | 830 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $200–$700 | 41 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $95–$750 | 183 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$350
Grade B$298
Grade C$425
Ungraded$350
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $80–$1,349 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer steering rack is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer steering rack listings at 870 salvage yards across 48 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 1,007 listings (13% of the total) from 41 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $280, while Michigan yards ask $438, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,007 | 41 | $325-1% |
| Michigan | 565 | 74 | $438+34% |
| Indiana | 478 | 30 | $280-15% |
| Texas | 445 | 53 | $293-11% |
| Wisconsin | 405 | 41 | $295-10% |
| Ohio | 370 | 47 | $400+22% |
| California | 358 | 53 | $418+27% |
| New York | 266 | 42 | $318-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $328 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer steering rack replacement cost?
- Used part
- $328
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $615–$1,230
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering rack replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer steering rack cost by year?
2025148 listingsFits 2 years$870$478 – $1,3492024146 listingsFits 5 years$400$173 – $8102023350 listingsFits 5 years$313$128 – $7552022350 listingsFits 5 years$315$128 – $7552021350 listingsFits 5 years$315$132 – $7552020500 listingsFits 5 years$325$132 – $8192019400 listingsFits 3 years$284$80 – $7762018500 listingsFits 3 years$224$95 – $1,1372017195 listingsFits 4 years$206$100 – $6352016400 listings$750$220 – $1,1252015300 listingsFits 3 years$600$100 – $923
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer steering rack cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer steering rack 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.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $206, while 2025 tops the table at $870. Parts from 2016–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 25% below the Ford F150 ($435), 28% above the Honda Civic ($256), and 73% below the Ram 1500 ($1,200) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering rack: what to check
- Confirm hydraulic vs electric power steering. They never interchange.
- Check the input shaft and tie-rod ends for play.
- Ask whether the rack was leak-tested; seals are the usual failure.
- Match the mounting bushing style. Subframe designs change mid-generation.
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 rack prices
Steering Rackcompare
FordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$435
Explorer$328
$107 diff10,251 listings
Steering RackcompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$1,200
Explorer$328
$872 diff7,469 listings
Steering RackcompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$650
Explorer$328
$322 diff7,306 listings
Steering RackcompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$625
Explorer$328
$297 diff6,952 listings
Steering RackcompareToyotaRAV4vsFordExplorer
RAV4$352
Explorer$328
$24 diff6,758 listings
Steering RackcompareFordF250vsFordExplorer
F250$235
Explorer$328
$93 diff6,646 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±234%
BMW X3
$357median
$75$1,749
BMWwide ±217%
BMW X5
$449median
$75$2,025
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$140median
$30$500
Chevywide ±103%
Chevy Malibu
$150median
$40$350
Chevywide ±82%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$650median
$236$1,300
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Tahoe
$506median
$85$1,500
Fordwide ±178%
Ford Edge
$192median
$68$750
Fordwide ±150%
Ford Escape
$175median
$75$599
Fordwide ±166%
Ford F150
$435median
$105$1,551
Fordwide ±139%
Ford Focus
$149median
$35$450
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Fusion
$175median
$100$391
Fordwide ±109%
Ford Mustang
$475median
$170$1,210
Common questions
Ford Explorer steering rack FAQ
How much is a used steering rack for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $328 across 2,885 priced listings from 870 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $350. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $206.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer steering rack?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer steering rack replacement typically runs $615–$1,230 all-in: the median used steering rack for this model lists at $328, and independent-shop labor for steering rack replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. 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 rack years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer steering rack fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.