2011–2019 Ford Explorer part-out value: what each part sells for
Parts worth pulling from a 2011–2019 Explorer list for roughly $6,761 combined in asking prices. The hard line in this run is 2016: many front-end and drivetrain parts from before it do not interchange with those after, so confirm which side of 2016 your donor sits on before you price a hood, fender, headlight or engine. The 2.3L EcoBoost I4 and the Platinum trim both arrive for 2016, which is part of why year matters more here than trim.
The top 5 parts worth pulling
| Part | Market price | Marketplace fee | You keep | Confidence | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | $1,723$1,197–$2,740 | −$229 | $1,494 | ● High | 197 |
| Transmission | $635$428–$966 | −$84 | $551 | ● High | 197 |
| Turbocharger/Supercharger | $389$222–$778 | −$52 | $337 | ● Medium | 184 |
| Hood | $553$237–$731 | −$74 | $479 | ● Medium | 106 |
| Transfer Case | $451$280–$813 | −$60 | $391 | ● Medium | 140 |
The $5,859+ is take-home across every part worth pulling — the top 5 are shown, and 13 more sit behind the list below. "You keep" is after the marketplace fee only; your own labor, packing and freight come off on top.
13 more parts worth pulling on this Explorer
The full ranked list with live prices for every part, plus side-by-side vehicle comparison — all inside reParta.
What changed in 2016
The 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (2011–2015) gave way to the 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (2016–2019). Front-end and drivetrain parts built around one engine generally don't interchange across the 2016 split — confirm which side of 2016 a donor falls on before pricing them.
What this means for an Explorer part-out
Five trims run through this Explorer: Base, Limited and XLT the whole way, Sport from 2013, Platinum from 2016. Four engines — the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 across the full run, the 2.0L EcoBoost I4 from 2012 through 2015, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 from 2013, and the 2.3L EcoBoost I4 from 2016. Layout is FWD, with AWD and 4WD available, so the transfer case at about $451 asking only comes off some of these.
Engines are listed around $1,723, from about $1,197 to $2,740, on a deep pool of roughly 197 listings — a reliable number to plan against, though the real money lands well below the ask once selling fees and freight come off a shipment that heavy. The transmission centers on $635 on a similarly deep pool, and on the EcoBoost cars the turbocharger asks about $389.
Sheet metal is where the 2016 boundary bites: hoods list near $553 and front doors near $522, both on solid listing counts, and neither crosses that line reliably. Compare the liftgate — asking about $450 but drawn from only 15 listings, so a softer number, and its $260 to $900 range means you should confirm the configuration before quoting one. The roof rack runs from $69 to $498 for the same reason.
Bottom line: the alternator, starter and engine computer here list in the $50 to $85 range, so those only pay if you pull and sell them in volume alongside the big pieces.
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Explorer part-out — common questions
Why does 2016 matter on a 2011–2019 Explorer?
It is a hard mid-generation boundary — many front-end and drivetrain parts from 2011–2015 do not interchange with 2016–2019. Verify the donor's exact year before pricing a hood, fender, headlight or engine, or you will quote a part that does not fit.
What does the engine ask on this generation?
Asking prices center on about $1,723, spanning roughly $1,197 to $2,740 across a deep pool of listings. That is a firm number for planning, but the actual sale lands lower after selling fees and freight on a part this heavy.
Which engines came in this Explorer?
The 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 across the full run, the 2.0L EcoBoost I4 from 2012 through 2015, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 from 2013 on, and the 2.3L EcoBoost I4 from 2016. Confirm which one you have before pricing drivetrain parts.
Is the transfer case worth pulling?
Only if the donor has it. FWD is the standard layout, with AWD and 4WD available, and the transfer case is listed around $451 on a decent number of listings. Check the drivetrain before you promise one to a buyer.
Why is the liftgate price less certain than the engine's?
The liftgate is priced off only about 15 listings versus roughly 197 for the engine, so the number is softer. Its $260 to $900 asking range also points to configuration differences — verify what is actually on the tailgate before quoting.
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