FixFord Explorer Repair Costs
What common repairs cost on the Ford Explorer
Most common repairs first. Repairs with their own page carry the full breakdown: parts and labor split, typical hours, real repair reports and a printable Fair Price Report.
| Repair | Typical cost | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $145 – $297 | $206 |
| Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly | $386 – $677 | $505 |
| Light Bulb | $35 – $133 | $68 |
| Brake Pads & Rotors | $357 – $679 | $488 |
| Brake Pads | $239 – $582 | $381 |
| A/C Recharge | $109 – $262 | $162 |
| Alternator | $312 – $485 | $385 |
| Serpentine Belt | $123 – $284 | $177 |
| Spark Plugs | $154 – $411 | $272 |
| Thermostat | $174 – $466 | $316 |
| CV Axle | $213 – $714 | $420 |
| Starter | $279 – $451 | $357 |
| TPMS Sensor | $137 – $817 | $329 |
| Radiator | $291 – $662 | $480 |
| Oxygen Sensor | $202 – $395 | $285 |
| Sway Bar Link | $139 – $374 | $226 |
| Fuel Filter | $94 – $240 | $144 |
| Ball Joint | $334 – $710 | $495 |
| Control Arm | $419 – $940 | $651 |
| Fuel Pump | $395 – $769 | $562 |
| Tie Rod End | $241 – $545 | $364 |
| EGR Valve | $175 – $433 | $308 |
| Power Steering (Pump & Lines) | $147 – $543 | $284 |
| Transmission Filter & Pan Service | $178 – $361 | $249 |
| Strut | $464 – $1,036 | $749 |
| Blower Motor | $177 – $383 | $264 |
| Ignition Coil | $282 – $677 | $446 |
| Shocks / Struts | $289 – $654 | $432 |
| Brake Pads, Rotors & Caliper | $449 – $919 | $657 |
| Window Regulator | $266 – $409 | $327 |
| Water Pump | $285 – $495 | $360 |
| Light Assembly | $63 – $210 | $121 |
| A/C Compressor | $364 – $1,120 | $762 |
| Brake Rotors | $235 – $496 | $340 |
| Door Handle | $99 – $232 | $159 |
| Throttle Body | $234 – $587 | $386 |
| Relay | $95 – $206 | $145 |
| Valve Cover Gasket | $280 – $546 | $387 |
| Brake Caliper | $100 – $396 | $200 |
| Transfer Case | $381 – $1,777 | $838 |
| Headlight Assembly | $62 – $253 | $146 |
| Catalytic Converter | $559 – $1,466 | $891 |
| Fuel Injector | $181 – $435 | $289 |
| PCV Valve | $107 – $245 | $166 |
| Muffler | $110 – $317 | $195 |
| Brake Line | $154 – $308 | $222 |
| Intake Manifold | $289 – $597 | $401 |
| Oil Pan | $207 – $662 | $353 |
| Steering Rack (Rack & Pinion) | $585 – $2,345 | $1,316 |
| A/C Condenser | $589 – $1,331 | $984 |
| Brake Master Cylinder | $258 – $436 | $316 |
| Fuel Tank | $152 – $554 | $362 |
| Clutch | $334 – $976 | $761 |
| Oil Cooler & Lines | $328 – $674 | $465 |
| Timing Belt or Chain | $218 – $1,013 | $554 |
| Radiator Hose | $166 – $399 | $219 |
| Idler Pulley | $84 – $148 | $97 |
Middle half of real Ford Explorer invoices (25th–75th percentile) for each repair, parts + labor, all model years together.
Compare with other vehicles: Car Battery · Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly · Light Bulb · Brake Pads & Rotors · Brake Pads · A/C Recharge.
Common problems on the Ford Explorer
What these complaints usually turn out to be on the Ford Explorer, with this vehicle’s own odds: Noise While Driving · Car Won't Start · Coolant Leak.
Other Ford models
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