Ford Explorer water pump price snapshot
- Low
- $24
- Average
- $91
- High
- $353
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer water pump?
Asking prices from 81 salvage yards in 25 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
SK
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.
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedSep 22, 2026AS
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 water pump
What the water pump does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used water pump price guide →
Also known asCoolant PumpEngine Water Pump
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer water pump costs $24 to $353, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 757 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$49
Grade C (fair)$31
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$24–$353639 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$8031 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$5013 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$10674 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $24–$353 | 639 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $29–$80 | 31 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $25–$50 | 13 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$106 | 74 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$49
Grade C$31
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$353 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer water pump is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer water pump listings at 81 salvage yards across 25 states. Florida supplies the most, with 143 listings (19% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $30, while North Carolina yards ask $151, 403% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 143 | 7 | $123+64% |
| Michigan | 133 | 15 | $90+20% |
| Washington | 77 | 1 | $49-35% |
| North Carolina | 63 | 7 | $151+101% |
| South Carolina | 55 | 3 | $140+87% |
| California | 49 | 10 | $65-13% |
| New Jersey | 46 | 1 | $75 |
| Texas | 44 | 3 | $30-60% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer water pump replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$825
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for water pump replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed; timing belt replacement recommended if belt-driven. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full water pump replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
3.3L, belt driven
3 listings$80$80 – $80Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer water pump cost by year?
202553 listingsFits 5 years$123$40 – $353202494 listingsFits 5 years$123$30 – $2202023104 listingsFits 4 years$100$30 – $220202268 listingsFits 4 years$100$40 – $2202021107 listingsFits 4 years$100$30 – $2202020102 listingsFits 4 years$100$30 – $2202019196 listingsFits 11 years$49$25 – $2502018199 listingsFits 12 years$50$25 – $2502017190 listingsFits 11 years$49$25 – $2502016196 listingsFits 11 years$50$25 – $1862015199 listingsFits 9 years$45$24 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer water pump cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer water pump 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 158% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.3L, electric, ID L1M3-18D473-FAB, lists at a $75 median, while 2.3L commands $350, a 367% 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 $45, while 2024 tops the table at $123. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 50% below the Mercedes S Class ($150), 53% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($158), and 48% below the Mercedes E Class ($144) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used water pump: what to check
- Inspect weep hole for coolant stain trails: Check the bottom housing weep hole for wet coolant leaks, green crust, or rust trails indicating shaft seal failure.
- Verify shaft bearing play and impeller rotation: Spin the pulley hub by hand to feel for gritty bearing movement, radial shaft wobble, or binding impellers.
- Check impeller blade material and condition: Inspect plastic or stamped metal impeller vanes for cavitation erosion, broken fins, or loose press-fit hubs.
- Confirm housing mounting flange flatness: Verify that aluminum mating flanges are free of deep gouges, corrosion pits, or cracked bolt holes.
- Install a new gasket and flush system coolant: Clean block mating surfaces thoroughly and refill with fresh manufacturer-approved coolant during installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$222median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$185median
$35$1,084
03wide ±155%
Headlight Assembly
$842median
$195$2,800
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$20$423
05wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±271%
Wheels
$210median
$35$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 ±172%
Rear Bumper
$225median
$95$870
11wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
12wide ±189%
Alternator
$110median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer water pump prices
Water Pumpcompare
MercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$150
Explorer$75
$75 diff5,692 listings
Water PumpcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$158
Explorer$75
$83 diff4,179 listings
Water PumpcompareMercedesGLCClassvsFordExplorer
Class$150
Explorer$75
$75 diff2,998 listings
Water PumpcompareBMWX5vsFordExplorer
X5$165
Explorer$75
$90 diff2,334 listings
Water PumpcompareBMWX7vsFordExplorer
X7$169
Explorer$75
$94 diff2,110 listings
Water PumpcompareToyotaPriusvsFordExplorer
Prius$75
Explorer$75
$0 diff2,010 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordspread ±21%
Ford Bronco
$220median
$172$264
Fordwide ±171%
Ford Bronco Sport
$95median
$28$353
Fordwide ±159%
Ford Edge
$81median
$25$282
Fordwide ±208%
Ford Escape
$101median
$19$440
Fordwide ±108%
Ford Expedition
$148median
$25$345
Fordwide ±146%
Ford F150
$147median
$25$455
Fordwide ±175%
Ford F250
$75median
$15$277
Fordwide ±188%
Ford Focus
$125median
$24$495
Fordwide ±153%
Ford Fusion
$75median
$20$250
Fordwide ±117%
Ford Maverick
$171median
$40$440
Fordwide ±191%
Ford Mustang
$65median
$25$273
Fordwide ±106%
Ford Ranger
$140median
$30$327
Common questions
Ford Explorer water pump FAQ
How much is a used water pump for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $75 across 757 priced listings from 81 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $80. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $45.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer water pump?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer water pump replacement typically runs $265–$825 all-in: the median used water pump for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for water pump replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed; timing belt replacement recommended if belt-driven. 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 water pump years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer water pump fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025. 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.