Ford Ranger transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $177
- High
- $644
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Ranger transmission control module?
Asking prices from 431 salvage yards in 43 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
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Part overview
About the Ford Ranger transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used Ford Ranger transmission control module costs $30 to $644, with a median asking price of $153. Based on 3,478 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$165
Grade B (good)$149
Grade C (fair)$120
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$6442,468 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$405906 listings
Grade CVisible wear$41–$15011 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$19193 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$644 | 2,468 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$405 | 906 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $41–$150 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$191 | 93 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$165
Grade B$149
Grade C$120
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$644 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Ranger transmission control module is listed
We found priced Ford Ranger transmission control module listings at 431 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 885 listings (25% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $88, while Florida yards ask $232, 164% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 885 | 37 | $145-5% |
| California | 349 | 34 | $100-35% |
| Illinois | 235 | 22 | $195+27% |
| Michigan | 216 | 37 | $195+27% |
| Florida | 175 | 16 | $232+52% |
| Arizona | 123 | 13 | $88-42% |
| Mississippi | 115 | 7 | $170+11% |
| Indiana | 113 | 13 | $149-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $153 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Ranger transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $153
- Ford Ranger median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $250–$455
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Ranger transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Ranger transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Ranger transmission control module 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 38% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $165.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $106, while 2024 tops the table at $210. Parts from 2011–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Ranger sits 13% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 43% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 6% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
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03wide ±148%
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$180median
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$171median
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$215median
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$142median
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$695median
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$779median
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$619median
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Grille
$299median
$70$802
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Steering Wheel
$174median
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12wide ±117%
Center Console
$181median
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Price comparisons
Compare Ford Ranger transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsFordRanger
Class$135
Ranger$153
$18 diff35,690 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsFordRanger
Class$107
Ranger$153
$46 diff31,181 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordRanger
Class$145
Ranger$153
$8 diff28,200 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsFordRanger
F150$156
Ranger$153
$3 diff24,564 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsFordRanger
Class$100
Ranger$153
$53 diff20,806 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsFordRanger
RAV4$125
Ranger$153
$28 diff19,211 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±183%
Ford Bronco
$200median
$42$775
Fordwide ±154%
Ford Bronco Sport
$147median
$34$487
Fordwide ±227%
Ford Edge
$121median
$28$578
Fordwide ±268%
Ford Escape
$100median
$19$555
Fordwide ±239%
Ford Expedition
$142median
$30$709
Fordwide ±288%
Ford Explorer
$110median
$20$653
Fordwide ±251%
Ford F150
$156median
$27$810
Fordwide ±109%
Ford F250
$190median
$47$460
Fordwide ±283%
Ford Focus
$100median
$24$590
Fordwide ±201%
Ford Fusion
$100median
$24$425
Fordwide ±187%
Ford Maverick
$158median
$34$625
Fordwide ±206%
Ford Mustang
$125median
$28$544
Common questions
Ford Ranger transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Ford Ranger?
The median asking price is $153 across 3,478 priced listings from 431 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $165. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $106.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Ranger transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Ford Ranger transmission control module replacement typically runs $250–$455 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $153, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ford Ranger model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Ranger transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Ranger transmission control module fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.