Ford Explorer transfer case price snapshot
- Low
- $95
- Average
- $330
- High
- $1,233
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer transfer case?
Asking prices from 210 salvage yards in 21 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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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 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 Explorer transfer case costs $95 to $1,233, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 1,397 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$325
Grade B (good)$230
Grade C (fair)$300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$95–$985830 listings
Grade BStandard used$95–$732268 listings
Grade CVisible wear$208–$3507 listings
Grade XUngraded$95–$1,233292 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $95–$985 | 830 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $95–$732 | 268 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $208–$350 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $95–$1,233 | 292 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$325
Grade B$230
Grade C$300
Ungraded$280
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $95–$1,233 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer transfer case is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer transfer case listings at 210 salvage yards across 21 states. California supplies the most, with 507 listings (33% of the total) from 57 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $198, while Nevada yards ask $405, 105% 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 | 507 | 57 | $350+17% |
| Texas | 199 | 28 | $299 |
| Florida | 195 | 42 | $300 |
| Illinois | 100 | 2 | $208-31% |
| Arizona | 97 | 16 | $350+17% |
| Nevada | 81 | 9 | $405+35% |
| Utah | 73 | 7 | $350+17% |
| Colorado | 68 | 8 | $198-34% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer transfer case replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $585–$1,200
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer transfer case cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 5 years$195$110 – $241202450 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 – $9652018300 listingsFits 7 years$300$95 – $1,2332017350 listingsFits 7 years$269$95 – $1,0332016350 listingsFits 13 years$350$129 – $1,2332015300 listingsFits 13 years$450$150 – $1,233
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer transfer case cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer transfer case 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 8% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $325.
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, w/o turbo; w/o transfer case oil cooler commands $391, a 91% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $195, while 2015 tops the table at $450. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 70% below the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 4% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 64% 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
- 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.
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 ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
07wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
08wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
09wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
10wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
11wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
12wide ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer transfer case prices
Transfer Casecompare
Ram3500vsFordExplorer
3500$1,005
Explorer$300
$705 diff7,103 listings
Transfer CasecompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$311
Explorer$300
$11 diff5,424 listings
Transfer CasecompareJeepWranglervsFordExplorer
Wrangler$843
Explorer$300
$543 diff5,313 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$378
Explorer$300
$78 diff5,123 listings
Transfer CasecompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$346
Explorer$300
$46 diff4,793 listings
Transfer CasecompareGMCYukonvsFordExplorer
Yukon$287
Explorer$300
$13 diff4,300 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±194%
BMW X3
$871median
$163$3,536
BMWwide ±285%
BMW X5
$791median
$131$4,642
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$270median
$89$1,095
Chevywide ±232%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$311median
$95$1,539
Chevywide ±261%
Chevy Tahoe
$300median
$65$1,633
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Traverse
$230median
$85$1,101
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Edge
$227median
$75$800
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Escape
$209median
$90$437
Fordwide ±278%
Ford F150
$346median
$79$2,000
Fordwide ±223%
Ford Focus
$460median
$105$2,155
Fordwide ±128%
Ford Fusion
$185median
$75$550
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Common questions
Ford Explorer transfer case FAQ
How much is a used transfer case for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $300 across 1,397 priced listings from 210 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $325. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $195.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer transfer case?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer transfer case replacement typically runs $585–$1,200 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $300, 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 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 transfer case years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer transfer case fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.