2018 Ford Explorer torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $95
- Average
- $248
- High
- $700

Year-specific price guide
A used 2018 Ford Explorer torque converter costs $95 to $700, with a median asking price of $209. Based on 54 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2020 (10 model years), updated Aug 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $95–$573 | 49 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $124–$200 | 4 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $700–$700 | 1 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $95–$700 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2018 guide is based on 86 observed listings, including 54 with posted prices. Its $209 median is 30% below the Ford Explorer guide's $300 median.
Among the 7 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 10 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 54 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ford Explorer torque converter lists between $95 and $700, with a median asking price of $209.
Using a used part, a 2018 Ford Explorer torque converter replacement typically runs $685–$1,710 all-in: the median used torque converter for this year lists at $209, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Ford Explorer torque converter also appear under model years 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Ford Explorer torque converter — median $209, from 54 listings.