Ford Explorer transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $243
- Average
- $1,830
- High
- $5,664
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer transmission?
Asking prices from 928 salvage yards in 49 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 transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer transmission costs $243 to $5,664, with a median asking price of $1,596. Based on 3,884 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,425
Grade B (good)$2,338
Grade C (fair)$550
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$243–$5,4282,310 listings
Grade BStandard used$252–$4,5501,063 listings
Grade CVisible wear$250–$2,10030 listings
Grade XUngraded$250–$5,664481 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $243–$5,428 | 2,310 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $252–$4,550 | 1,063 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $250–$2,100 | 30 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $250–$5,664 | 481 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,425
Grade B$2,338
Grade C$550
Ungraded$1,000
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $243–$5,664 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer transmission is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer transmission listings at 928 salvage yards across 49 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 856 listings (13% of the total) from 45 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $550, while Michigan yards ask $2,797, 409% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 856 | 45 | $550-66% |
| Florida | 586 | 74 | $932-42% |
| California | 541 | 78 | $1,100-31% |
| Texas | 490 | 80 | $2,038+28% |
| Michigan | 478 | 65 | $2,797+75% |
| Georgia | 327 | 26 | $2,212+39% |
| Ohio | 301 | 40 | $1,500-6% |
| North Carolina | 288 | 33 | $2,001+25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,596 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,596
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,165–$3,395
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
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 – $5,1002022544 listingsFits 7 years$1,704$300 – $5,6642021405 listingsFits 6 years$1,865$300 – $5,1002020443 listingsFits 7 years$2,570$300 – $5,6642019550 listingsFits 7 years$694$250 – $5,2002018544 listingsFits 7 years$800$253 – $5,1352017550 listingsFits 7 years$642$243 – $4,9872016392 listingsFits 7 years$715$250 – $4,8402015500 listingsFits 7 years$600$289 – $3,645
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer transmission 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 159% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,425.
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: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $600, while 2025 tops the table at $2,725. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 128% above the Ram 1500 ($700), 38% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,563), and 23% below the Ford F150 ($2,060) 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.
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 ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
09wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
10wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
11wide ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
12wide ±193%
Steering Rack
$328median
$80$1,349
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsFordExplorer
1500$700
Explorer$1,596
$896 diff10,164 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$2,563
Explorer$1,596
$967 diff9,510 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$2,060
Explorer$1,596
$464 diff9,309 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsFordExplorer
1500$2,595
Explorer$1,596
$999 diff9,264 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsFordExplorer
3500$3,444
Explorer$1,596
$1,848 diff8,795 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF250vsFordExplorer
F250$3,525
Explorer$1,596
$1,929 diff8,476 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±213%
BMW X3
$943median
$159$4,175
BMWwide ±256%
BMW X5
$1,821median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±205%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$120$2,993
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Malibu
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Chevywide ±82%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,563median
$1,227$5,450
Chevywide ±73%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,595median
$1,350$5,144
Fordwide ±270%
Ford Edge
$1,250median
$204$6,944
Fordwide ±97%
Ford Escape
$2,047median
$830$4,790
Fordwide ±242%
Ford F150
$2,060median
$340$10,294
Fordwide ±227%
Ford Focus
$583median
$113$2,756
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Fusion
$1,624median
$532$4,596
Fordwide ±287%
Ford Mustang
$1,185median
$201$7,000
Common questions
Ford Explorer transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $1,596 across 3,884 priced listings from 928 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,425. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $600.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer transmission?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer transmission replacement typically runs $2,165–$3,395 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,596, 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.
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 transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer transmission fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.