Ford Explorer torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $95
- Average
- $368
- High
- $740
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer torque converter ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer torque converter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer torque converter costs $95 to $740, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 166 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2021 (11 model years), updated Sep 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$209
Grade B (good)$612
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$95–$57396 listings
Grade BStandard used$124–$74068 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$700–$7002 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $95–$573 | 96 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $124–$740 | 68 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $700–$700 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$209
Grade B$612
Ungraded$700
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $95–$740 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer torque converter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $775–$1,800
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for torque converter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full torque converter replacement cost breakdown
Police Interceptor Utility; (eng VIN B); 3.3L; base model; (99B engine); (6-204)12 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$663$300 – $740
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer torque converter cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer torque converter cost?
The going rate for a used Ford Explorer torque converter is $300 at the median, with listings spanning $95 to $740. That figure comes from 166 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2020 tops the table at $663. Parts from 2009–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 40% above the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 51% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 107% above the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used torque converter: 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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Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer torque converter prices
Torque Convertercompare
JeepCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$215
Explorer$300
$85 diff644 listings
Torque ConvertercompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$612
Explorer$300
$312 diff534 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyEquinoxvsFordExplorer
Equinox$145
Explorer$300
$155 diff465 listings
Torque ConvertercompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$345
Explorer$300
$45 diff388 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyTraxvsFordExplorer
Trax$141
Explorer$300
$159 diff365 listings
Torque ConvertercompareFordExplorervsJeepWrangler
Explorer$300
Wrangler$200
$100 diff320 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$400median
$199$750
Fordtight ±20%
Ford Bronco Sport
$372median
$250$400
Fordwide ±89%
Ford Edge
$334median
$100$695
Fordspread ±44%
Ford Escape
$372median
$70$400
Fordspread ±43%
Ford Expedition
$512median
$300$740
Fordwide ±76%
Ford F150
$612median
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Fordtight ±15%
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$250median
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Ford Mustang
$250median
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Common questions
Ford Explorer torque converter FAQ
How much is a used torque converter for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 166 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer torque converter lists between $95 and $740, with a median asking price of $300.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer torque converter?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer torque converter replacement typically runs $775–$1,800 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $300, and independent-shop labor for torque converter replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer torque converter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. 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 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer torque converter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer torque converter listings appear across model years 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 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 transmission torque converter?
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Ford Explorer torque converter prices on this page apply — median $300, from 166 salvage yard listings.