Ford Explorer strut price snapshot
- Low
- $22
- Average
- $144
- High
- $440
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer strut?
Asking prices from 748 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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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
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 strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer strut costs $22 to $440, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 5,144 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$130
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$22–$4403,567 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$4081,251 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$8526 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$268300 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $22–$440 | 3,567 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$408 | 1,251 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$85 | 26 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$268 | 300 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$130
Grade B$125
Grade C$65
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $22–$440 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer strut is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer strut listings at 748 salvage yards across 48 states. California supplies the most, with 870 listings (12% of the total) from 58 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $65, while Florida yards ask $220, 238% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 870 | 58 | $75-40% |
| Florida | 663 | 33 | $220+76% |
| Michigan | 597 | 60 | $142+14% |
| Georgia | 410 | 27 | $65-48% |
| Texas | 387 | 46 | $120-4% |
| Illinois | 342 | 27 | $164+31% |
| Indiana | 297 | 18 | $80-36% |
| Wisconsin | 264 | 29 | $150+20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$425
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer strut cost by year?
2025550 listingsFits 5 years$135$60 – $4402024551 listingsFits 6 years$131$45 – $4402023659 listingsFits 6 years$135$45 – $4402022671 listingsFits 6 years$161$50 – $4002021678 listingsFits 5 years$146$40 – $4402020655 listingsFits 6 years$220$35 – $4402019800 listingsFits 4 years$86$22 – $2802018788 listingsFits 4 years$81$22 – $2982017295 listingsFits 4 years$100$35 – $2372016415 listingsFits 4 years$75$30 – $3212015329 listingsFits 5 years$75$30 – $313
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer strut 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $130.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (front), 2.3L, LH, lists at a $120 median, while (front), 3.0L, w/o police package; ST, RH commands $269, a 124% 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 $75, while 2020 tops the table at $220. Parts from 2011–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 64% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 32% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 5% below the Toyota 4Runner ($131) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
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 ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
06wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
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 strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$350
Explorer$125
$225 diff14,837 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsFordExplorer
Compass$95
Explorer$125
$30 diff10,440 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsToyota4Runner
Explorer$125
4Runner$131
$6 diff9,989 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsMercedesGLEClass
Explorer$125
Class$621
$496 diff9,485 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsBMWX5
Explorer$125
X5$330
$205 diff9,267 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsJeepGrandCherokee
Explorer$125
Cherokee$175
$50 diff9,156 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±166%
BMW X3
$205median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$164median
$42$500
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Tahoe
$237median
$50$654
Fordwide ±113%
Ford Edge
$135median
$25$331
Fordwide ±152%
Ford Escape
$141median
$40$470
Fordwide ±126%
Ford F150
$176median
$45$487
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Focus
$75median
$25$265
Fordwide ±197%
Ford Fusion
$75median
$25$320
Fordwide ±214%
Ford Mustang
$137median
$25$612
Common questions
Ford Explorer strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $125 across 5,144 priced listings from 748 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $130. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer strut?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer strut replacement typically runs $220–$425 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. 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 strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer strut fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.