Used Ford Escape transfer case from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ford Escape transfer case?

Asking prices from 186 salvage yards in 31 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 31, 2026
Strong coverage1,060 priced of 1,114 observed3 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Ford Escape transfer case

What the transfer case does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transfer case price guide →

Also known asT-Case4x4 Transfer Case4WD Transfer CaseTransfer Box
Price summary

A used Ford Escape transfer case costs $90 to $437, with a median asking price of $209. Based on 1,060 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$224
Grade B (good)$195

Ford Escape transfer case price snapshot

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Low
$90
Average
$202
High
$437
1,114 listings observed · 1,060 pricedUpdated 16h ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$90–$410815 listings
Grade BStandard used$99–$437207 listings
Grade XUngraded$90–$30038 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $90–$437 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ford Escape transfer case is listed

We found priced Ford Escape transfer case listings at 186 salvage yards across 31 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 673 listings (32% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $100, while New Jersey yards ask $265, 165% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois6738$224+7%
Florida18531$123-41%
Michigan16017$100-52%
Pennsylvania1495$140-33%
Ohio1235$124-41%
California11223$150-28%
New Jersey5911$265+27%
Arizona568$170-19%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $209 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ford Escape transfer case replacement cost?

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Used part
$209
Ford Escape median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$495–$1,110
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transfer case replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transfer case fluid. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transfer case replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

1.5L50 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$226$99 – $252
2.5L50 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$226$99 – $252
2.0L46 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$224$99 – $375

Model-year comparison

What does a Ford Escape transfer case cost by year?

$86$123$160$198$23520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ford Escape transfer case cost?

Asking prices for a used Ford Escape transfer case are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 15% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $224.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $224 median, while 2.5L commands $226, a 1% 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 $95, while 2017 tops the table at $224. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Escape sits 79% below the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 33% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 75% below the Jeep Wrangler ($843) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used transfer case: what to check

  1. Match the exact model code. Gear ratios differ across trims of the same truck.
  2. Ask whether fluid was inspected at removal; metallic fluid means walk away.
  3. Confirm electronic vs manual shift versions.
  4. Check the output shaft splines for wear before install.

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How much is a used transfer case for a Ford Escape?

The median asking price is $209 across 1,060 priced listings from 186 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $224. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $95.

How much does it cost to replace a Ford Escape transfer case?

Using a used part, a Ford Escape transfer case replacement typically runs $495–$1,110 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $209, and independent-shop labor for transfer case replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include transfer case fluid. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Ford Escape 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 Escape transfer case years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Escape transfer case fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Ford Escape Transfer Case Cost — From $90 to $437