Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ford Mustang air bag?

Asking prices from 293 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedSep 21, 2026
Strong coverage5,505 priced of 6,523 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Ford Mustang air bag

What the air bag does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used air bag price guide →

Also known asAirbagSRS Air BagDriver Air BagPassenger Air Bag
Price summary

A used Ford Mustang air bag costs $44 to $1,056, with a median asking price of $218. Based on 5,505 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$216
Grade B (good)$218
Grade C (fair)$75

Ford Mustang air bag price snapshot

USD
Low
$44
Average
$235
High
$1,056
6,523 listings observed · 5,505 priced1mo ago· How we price·

Report incorrect price

Reporting price for Ford Mustang Air Bag

Reason

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$44–$1,0564,332 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$6851,005 listings
Grade CVisible wear$72–$9110 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$1,000158 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $44–$1,056 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ford Mustang air bag is listed

We found priced Ford Mustang air bag listings at 293 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,402 listings (25% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in Arkansas ask a median $75, while Louisiana yards ask $296, 295% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas1,40244$201-8%
Florida1,12837$246+13%
California88337$172-21%
Arizona56012$139-36%
Georgia21720$250+15%
Oklahoma1708$238+9%
Arkansas1175$75-66%
Louisiana1086$296+36%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $218 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ford Mustang air bag replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$218
Ford Mustang median asking price
Labor
$50–$450
0.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$270–$670
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for air bag replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Sources
  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

Set price alert

Alert for Ford Mustang Air Bag

$

Current avg: $235 — we suggest $200 (15% below)

Condition grade (optional)

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Ford Mustang air bag cost by year?

$145$330$516$702$8872016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ford Mustang air bag cost?

Asking prices for a used Ford Mustang air bag 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 188% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $216.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using only Ford Mustang, lists at a $735 median, while Non-Interchange search using Ford Mustang and similar models commands $845, a 15% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $161, while 2025 tops the table at $845. Parts from 2018–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Mustang sits 3% below the Ford Transit ($225), 3% below the Mercedes S Class ($225), and 10% above the Mercedes GLC Class ($198) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used air bag: what to check

  1. Verify donor vehicle crash history: Ensure the donor vehicle did not suffer a collision that could have stressed internal pyrotechnic squib wiring or triggered deployment circuits.
  2. Inspect clockspring plug tab integrity: Check for melted plastic locking clips, singed wire insulation, or pry marks on the rear harness socket.
  3. Confirm single versus dual-stage inflators: Match the number of rear electrical connectors to your column harness, as inflator stage counts vary by trim and model year.
  4. Examine vinyl cover seams and emblems: Inspect for hairline fractures along tear seams, sun-degraded vinyl, or loose center emblems that could detach during deployment.
  5. Follow anti-static handling procedures: Store and transport the assembly face-up on a static-free surface to prevent static-discharge accidental deployment during prep.

Keep browsing this vehicle

What other Ford Mustang parts are priced?

Price comparisons

Compare Ford Mustang air bag prices

Compare fitments

What do similar vehicles charge for this part?

Common questions

Ford Mustang air bag FAQ

How much is a used air bag for a Ford Mustang?

The median asking price is $218 across 5,505 priced listings from 293 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $216. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $161.

How much does it cost to replace a Ford Mustang air bag?

Using a used part, a Ford Mustang air bag replacement typically runs $270–$670 all-in: the median used air bag for this model lists at $218, and independent-shop labor for air bag replacement typically takes 0.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$450). 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 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Ford Mustang air bag years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Mustang air bag fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Ford Mustang Air Bag Cost — From $44 to $1,056