Ford Mustang AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $192
- High
- $539
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Mustang AC compressor?
Asking prices from 556 salvage yards in 45 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 Mustang AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Ford Mustang AC compressor costs $40 to $539, with a median asking price of $190. Based on 1,813 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$190
Grade B (good)$220
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$4881,554 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$465159 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$1103 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$53997 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$488 | 1,554 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$465 | 159 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$110 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$539 | 97 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$190
Grade B$220
Grade C$100
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$539 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Mustang AC compressor is listed
We found priced Ford Mustang AC compressor listings at 556 salvage yards across 45 states. Florida supplies the most, with 508 listings (14% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while Michigan yards ask $230, 84% 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 | 508 | 42 | $213+12% |
| Illinois | 288 | 29 | $170-11% |
| North Carolina | 249 | 23 | $203+7% |
| Michigan | 241 | 34 | $230+21% |
| Indiana | 233 | 26 | $178-6% |
| Texas | 227 | 33 | $182-4% |
| California | 203 | 40 | $125-34% |
| Georgia | 198 | 21 | $200+5% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $190 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Mustang AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $190
- Ford Mustang median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $475–$1,090
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Mustang AC compressor cost by year?
2024100 listings$270$100 – $3782023199 listingsFits 9 years$190$40 – $5392022200 listingsFits 9 years$193$50 – $4442021200 listingsFits 9 years$188$50 – $4442020250 listingsFits 9 years$204$40 – $5392019250 listingsFits 9 years$205$40 – $5392018246 listingsFits 9 years$173$40 – $4882017198 listingsFits 8 years$190$40 – $3092016142 listingsFits 8 years$177$40 – $3002015200 listingsFits 8 years$165$40 – $395
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Mustang AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Mustang AC compressor 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 90% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $190.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $165, while 2024 tops the table at $270. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Mustang sits 27% above the Ford F150 ($150), 5% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 24% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Mustang parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Wheels
$278median
$69$1,140
02wide ±284%
Grille
$213median
$40$1,250
03wide ±191%
Axle Shaft
$179median
$40$725
04wide ±184%
Alternator
$131median
$33$516
05wide ±126%
Fender
$360median
$125$1,030
06wide ±214%
Strut
$137median
$25$612
07wide ±86%
Headlight Assembly
$785median
$375$1,719
08wide ±287%
Transmission
$1,185median
$201$7,000
09wide ±165%
Side Mirror
$210median
$50$742
10wide ±254%
Radiator
$178median
$50$954
11wide ±109%
Steering Rack
$475median
$170$1,210
12wide ±240%
Engine
$5,046median
$1,000$25,175
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Mustang AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsFordMustang
F150$150
Mustang$190
$40 diff4,736 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsFordMustang
Class$199
Mustang$190
$9 diff4,099 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordMustang
Class$250
Mustang$190
$60 diff4,099 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsFordMustang
Elantra$144
Mustang$190
$46 diff3,994 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsFordMustang
Explorer$148
Mustang$190
$42 diff3,876 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsFordMustang
Escape$150
Mustang$190
$40 diff3,797 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Fordwide ±189%
Ford F150
$150median
$40$606
Fordwide ±155%
Ford Focus
$100median
$25$335
Fordwide ±180%
Ford Fusion
$89median
$30$350
Common questions
Ford Mustang AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Ford Mustang?
The median asking price is $190 across 1,813 priced listings from 556 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $190. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $165.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Mustang AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Ford Mustang AC compressor replacement typically runs $475–$1,090 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $190, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ford Mustang model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Mustang AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Mustang AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.