Used 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Ford Explorer Transfer Case prices

Year-specific used transfer case pricing for the 2021 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 17, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case

A used 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case costs between $123 and $981, with a median of $206 from 43 salvage yard listings.

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 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case costs $123 to $981, with a median asking price of $206. Based on 43 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2023 (4 model years), updated Aug 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$206

2021 Ford Explorer transfer case price snapshot

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Low
$123
Average
$252
High
$981
50 listings observed · 43 priced listings used · last updated Aug 17, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$123–$98122 listings
Grade BStandard used$126–$35321 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $123–$981 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$206
2021 Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$490–$1,105
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

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 50 observed listings, including 43 with posted prices. Its $206 median is 31% below the Ford Explorer guide's $300 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2020, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 4 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

2021 Ford Explorer transfer case FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case?

Based on 43 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case lists between $123 and $981, with a median asking price of $206.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case?

Using a used part, a 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case replacement typically runs $490–$1,105 all-in: the median used transfer case for this year lists at $206, 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.

Will a 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case also appear under model years 2020, 2022, 2023, 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.

How much is a 2021 Ford Explorer t-case?

A t-case is another name for a transfer case. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Ford Explorer transfer case — median $206, from 43 listings.

2021 Ford Explorer Transfer Case Cost — Used From $123 to $981