Used Ford Focus car radio from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ford Focus car radio?

Asking prices from 539 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026
Strong coverage1,753 priced of 2,150 observed11 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Ford Focus car radio

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Also known asCar StereoHead UnitFactory Radio
Price summary

A used Ford Focus car radio costs $30 to $307, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 1,753 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2019 (8 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$102
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$75

Ford Focus car radio price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$125
High
$307
2,150 listings observed · 1,753 priced11d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$3071,533 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$249103 listings
Grade CVisible wear$48–$10017 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$100100 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$307 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ford Focus car radio is listed

We found priced Ford Focus car radio listings at 539 salvage yards across 42 states. Florida supplies the most, with 648 listings (20% of the total) from 51 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $71, while Illinois yards ask $162, 128% 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
Florida64851$99-1%
Illinois45624$162+62%
Indiana25021$116+16%
Georgia21427$99-1%
Ohio21233$99-1%
Texas13520$115+15%
North Carolina11037$82-18%
California10424$71-29%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ford Focus car radio replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Ford Focus median asking price
Labor
$50–$300
0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$150–$400
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for car radio replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include dash trim panel removal; some vehicles require steering column drop for access. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full car radio replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2018)

Other years201720162015
receiver, AM-FM-CD-MP3 (single disc), w/o High Definition; satellite radio46 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$105$45 – $249
receiver, AM-FM-MP3, (ID JM5T-18D818-AA)46 listings$165$40 – $254
control panel, w/o navigation; w/o satellite radio45 listingsInterchange 2015–2019$146$41 – $249
control panel, navigation, ID BM51-18835-DAW44 listingsInterchange 2012–2018$159$41 – $249
control panel, navigation, ID BM5T-18K811-FF thru FH44 listingsInterchange 2012–2018$159$41 – $249
amplifier, (LH trunk mounted)43 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$165$41 – $249
control panel, w/o navigation; satellite radio42 listingsInterchange 2015–2019$137$41 – $175
receiver, AM-FM-CD-MP3 (single disc), High Definition, ID FM5T-19C107-GG42 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$123$40 – $275

Model-year comparison

What does a Ford Focus car radio cost by year?

$89$105$121$137$1532015201620172018
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ford Focus car radio cost?

Asking prices for a used Ford Focus car radio 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 36% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $102.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, receiver, AM-FM-CD-MP3 (single disc), w/o High Definition; w/o satellite radio, lists at a $100 median, while receiver, AM-FM-MP3, (ID JM5T-18D818-AA) commands $165, a 65% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2017 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 39% below the Ford F150 ($165), 63% below the Mercedes S Class ($271), and 38% below the Ford Mustang ($161) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used car radio: what to check

  1. Obtain security unlock codes or VIN status: Request the factory anti-theft PIN or donor vehicle VIN from the seller, as modern head units lock up when swapped without coding.
  2. Inspect touch screen digitizer layer: Check display glass for delamination bubbles, dead pixels, or scratched anti-glare coatings that render the screen unusable.
  3. Verify audio amplifier system compatibility: Base radios and premium branded audio head units use incompatible internal output wiring and fiber-optic data channels.
  4. Check rear chassis pin headers and antenna jacks: Inspect for bent socket pins, cracked locking tabs, or broken coaxial antenna retention clips on the rear housing.
  5. Test integrated climate control switches: On head units featuring built-in HVAC buttons, verify every physical dial and button to prevent losing heating controls.

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How much is a used car radio for a Ford Focus?

The median asking price is $100 across 1,753 priced listings from 539 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $102. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.

How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus car radio?

Using a used part, a Ford Focus car radio replacement typically runs $150–$400 all-in: the median used car radio for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for car radio replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include dash trim panel removal; some vehicles require steering column drop for access. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Ford Focus model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Ford Focus car radio years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus car radio fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. 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 Focus Car Radio Cost — From $30 to $307