Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Explorer — Radiator Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Explorer radiator replacements at independent shops across the US.
$480
typical total — half of all Ford Explorer radiator replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $290 – $662
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2901 in 4 paid less
$480typical
$6623 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — RadiatorRadiator, hoses or clamps as needed, coolant | $145 | $235 | $309 |
| Labor — 2.5 hrs typicalRange 1.5 – 3.2 hrs: drain, remove fans and hoses, swap radiator, refill and bleed, pressure-test | $115 | $203 | $291 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$42 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $290 | $480 | $662 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $290 and $662 is inside the band where half of all Ford Explorer radiator replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (aftermarket radiator with hoses reused); above it is not automatically gouging (OEM radiator, hoses and thermostat replaced with it, vehicles with a transmission cooler in the tank) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- OEM vs. aftermarket — aftermarket radiators are common and much cheaper.
- While it's out — hoses and thermostat are often renewed — cheap while drained.
- Access — some front ends need the bumper cover or fans out.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Explorer, model years 1991–2022
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.