Ford Explorer transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $125
- Average
- $1,912
- High
- $11,573
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer transmission ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer transmission costs $125 to $11,573, with a median asking price of $1,750. Based on 2,707 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,529
Grade B (good)$2,550
Grade C (fair)$533
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$5,4281,638 listings
Grade BStandard used$208–$11,573798 listings
Grade CVisible wear$149–$2,10013 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$5,135258 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$5,428 | 1,638 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $208–$11,573 | 798 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $149–$2,100 | 13 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$5,135 | 258 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,529
Grade B$2,550
Grade C$533
Ungraded$1,087
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $125–$11,573 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,750
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,320–$3,550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
2.3L, 4x4, w/o automatic engine stop and start
1 listings$1,448$1,448 – $1,448Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer transmission cost by year?
2025256 listingsFits 7 years$2,725$300 – $5,2732024438 listingsFits 6 years$1,804$300 – $5,4282023520 listingsFits 6 years$1,712$300 – $5,1002022120 listingsFits 3 years$1,853$209 – $3,7672021405 listingsFits 6 years$1,920$135 – $11,5732020412 listingsFits 6 years$1,924$300 – $11,5732019550 listingsFits 7 years$500$125 – $5,2002018544 listingsFits 7 years$800$176 – $5,135
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer transmission cost?
The going rate for a used Ford Explorer transmission is $1,750 at the median, with listings spanning $125 to $11,573. That figure comes from 2,707 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 187% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,529.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.3L, 4x4, w/o automatic engine stop and start, lists at a $1,448 median, while 3.0L, 4x4 commands $3,500, a 142% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $500, while 2025 tops the table at $2,725. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 141% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 14% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 30% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±880%
Engine
$1,633median
$79$28,825
02wide ±194%
Front Bumper
$300median
$35$1,200
03wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$35$1,395
04wide ±77%
Hood
$676median
$125$1,166
05wide ±79%
Fender
$345median
$75$620
06wide ±1654%
Headlight Assembly
$911median
$45$30,175
07wide ±275%
Tail Light
$335median
$7$1,850
08wide ±174%
Alternator
$119median
$30$445
09wide ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
10wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
11wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
12wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
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 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsFordExplorer
1500$725
Explorer$1,750
$1,025 diff8,393 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$2,025
Explorer$1,750
$275 diff8,267 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$2,510
Explorer$1,750
$760 diff7,692 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$2,528
Explorer$1,750
$778 diff7,075 listings
TransmissioncompareJeepCherokeevsFordExplorer
Cherokee$665
Explorer$1,750
$1,085 diff6,173 listings
TransmissioncompareToyotaRAV4vsFordExplorer
RAV4$2,276
Explorer$1,750
$526 diff5,680 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±124%
Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Fordwide ±104%
Ford Bronco
$2,150median
$600$5,053
Fordwide ±70%
Ford Bronco Sport
$1,798median
$700$3,200
Fordwide ±1055%
Ford Edge
$1,700median
$100$35,955
Fordwide ±869%
Ford Escape
$2,069median
$125$36,075
Fordwide ±124%
Ford Expedition
$2,248median
$49$5,632
Fordwide ±744%
Ford F150
$2,025median
$85$30,220
Fordwide ±299%
Ford Focus
$600median
$200$3,788
Fordwide ±676%
Ford Fusion
$1,798median
$200$24,500
Fordwide ±77%
Ford Maverick
$2,055median
$850$4,015
Fordwide ±582%
Ford Mustang
$1,392median
$100$16,303
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Ranger
$3,051median
$450$5,530
Common questions
Ford Explorer transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 2,707 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer transmission lists between $125 and $11,573, with a median asking price of $1,750.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer transmission?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer transmission replacement typically runs $2,320–$3,550 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,750, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 7 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 transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer transmission listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 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 gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Ford Explorer transmission prices on this page apply — median $1,750, from 2,707 salvage yard listings.