Ford Explorer transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $34
- Average
- $317
- High
- $25,175
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer transfer case ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer transfer case cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer transfer case costs $34 to $25,175, with a median asking price of $269. Based on 654 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$285
Grade B (good)$224
Grade C (fair)$300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$34–$25,175381 listings
Grade BStandard used$99–$495172 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$3002 listings
Grade XUngraded$95–$1,23399 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $34–$25,175 | 381 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $99–$495 | 172 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$300 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $95–$1,233 | 99 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$285
Grade B$224
Grade C$300
Ungraded$230
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $34–$25,175 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $269
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $555–$1,170
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer transfer case cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 5 years$206$123 – $981202450 listingsFits 5 years$200$108 – $550202350 listingsFits 5 years$218$99 – $241202250 listingsFits 5 years$237$108 – $803202150 listingsFits 4 years$206$123 – $981202050 listingsFits 5 years$237$108 – $8032019300 listingsFits 7 years$320$100 – $25,1752018300 listingsFits 7 years$300$34 – $1,233
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer transfer case cost?
Based on 654 listings, a used transfer case for the Ford Explorer runs $269 at the median, ranging $34–$25,175. That figure comes from 654 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.5L, w/o turbo; transfer case oil cooler, lists at a $205 median, while 3.5L, turbo, transfer case oil cooler commands $450, a 120% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2019 tops the table at $320. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 68% below the Jeep Wrangler ($833), 28% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($374), and 23% below the Ford F150 ($350) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transfer case: what to check
- Match the exact model code. Gear ratios differ across trims of the same truck.
- Ask whether fluid was inspected at removal; metallic fluid means walk away.
- Confirm electronic vs manual shift versions.
- Check the output shaft splines for wear before install.
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What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±880%
Engine
$1,633median
$79$28,825
02wide ±327%
Transmission
$1,750median
$125$11,573
03wide ±194%
Front Bumper
$300median
$35$1,200
04wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$35$1,395
05wide ±77%
Hood
$676median
$125$1,166
06wide ±79%
Fender
$345median
$75$620
07wide ±1654%
Headlight Assembly
$911median
$45$30,175
08wide ±275%
Tail Light
$335median
$7$1,850
09wide ±174%
Alternator
$119median
$30$445
10wide ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
11wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
12wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
13wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
14wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
15wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
16wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
17wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
18wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
19wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
20wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
21wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
22wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
23wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
24wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
27wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
28wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
29wide ±1128%
Drive Shaft
$164median
$51$3,750
30wide ±1913%
Tailgate
$850median
$50$32,565
31wide ±190%
Intake Manifold
$85median
$27$350
32wide ±115%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$322
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$99median
$20$341
34wide ±169%
Exhaust Manifold
$111median
$25$400
35wide ±460%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$1,170
36wide ±154%
Steering Column
$160median
$30$524
37wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$465
38wide ±163%
Window Regulator
$115median
$35$410
39wide ±63%
Instrument Cluster
$100median
$75$200
40wide ±108%
Torque Converter
$300median
$95$740
41wide ±291%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$40$1,053
42wide ±169%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$360
43wide ±12917%
Car Radio
$126median
$15$32,565
44wide ±155%
Heater Core
$116median
$66$425
45wide ±203%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$443
46wide ±153%
Sunroof
$336median
$56$1,081
47wide ±160%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$20$263
48wide ±204%
Fog Light
$126median
$30$545
49wide ±7324%
Center Console
$172median
$25$25,220
50wide ±231%
Air Bag
$250median
$30$1,183
51wide ±94%
Door Assembly
$725median
$72$1,441
52wide ±96%
Quarter Panel
$484median
$100$1,025
53wide ±175%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$520median
$35$1,850
54wide ±245%
Front Seat
$170median
$48$880
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
JeepWranglervsFordExplorer
Wrangler$833
Explorer$269
$564 diff4,605 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$374
Explorer$269
$105 diff3,807 listings
Transfer CasecompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$350
Explorer$269
$81 diff3,774 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$358
Explorer$269
$89 diff3,714 listings
Transfer CasecompareRam1500vsFordExplorer
1500$250
Explorer$269
$19 diff3,185 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCYukonvsFordExplorer
Yukon$280
Explorer$269
$11 diff3,022 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±187%
Acura MDX
$267median
$96$1,095
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Bronco
$769median
$200$2,120
Fordwide ±90%
Ford Bronco Sport
$300median
$141$678
Fordwide ±246%
Ford Edge
$237median
$68$1,233
Fordwide ±118%
Ford Escape
$200median
$74$547
Fordwide ±292%
Ford Expedition
$235median
$100$1,471
Fordwide ±323%
Ford F150
$350median
$85$2,343
Fordwide ±237%
Ford Focus
$473median
$105$2,343
Fordwide ±262%
Ford Fusion
$241median
$75$1,340
Fordwide ±95%
Ford Maverick
$475median
$100$1,000
Fordwide ±414%
Ford Mustang
$289median
$108$2,500
Fordwide ±199%
Ford Ranger
$312median
$99$1,343
Common questions
Ford Explorer transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 654 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer transfer case lists between $34 and $25,175, with a median asking price of $269.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer transfer case?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer transfer case replacement typically runs $555–$1,170 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $269, 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.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer transfer case?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. 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 2025, 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 transfer case years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer transfer case listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 t-case?
A t-case is another name for a transfer case. The Ford Explorer transfer case prices on this page apply — median $269, from 654 salvage yard listings.