Ford Mustang control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $115
- High
- $400
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Mustang control arm?
Asking prices from 252 salvage yards in 30 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 control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Ford Mustang control arm costs $25 to $400, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 6,555 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$90
Grade B (good)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$4005,885 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$294284 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$100386 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$400 | 5,885 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$294 | 284 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$100 | 386 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$90
Grade B$75
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$400 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Mustang control arm is listed
We found priced Ford Mustang control arm listings at 252 salvage yards across 30 states. California supplies the most, with 2,046 listings (31% of the total) from 41 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $66, while Michigan yards ask $166, 152% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,046 | 41 | $75 |
| Florida | 852 | 20 | $166+121% |
| Texas | 461 | 34 | $105+40% |
| Indiana | 433 | 10 | $145+93% |
| Arizona | 427 | 14 | $75 |
| Michigan | 367 | 20 | $166+121% |
| Illinois | 342 | 17 | $129+72% |
| Wisconsin | 241 | 12 | $66-12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Mustang control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Ford Mustang median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Mustang control arm cost by year?
202520 listings$181$106 – $2932024100 listings$253$100 – $3522023594 listingsFits 9 years$116$30 – $2492022724 listingsFits 9 years$75$30 – $29020211,077 listingsFits 9 years$75$30 – $40020201,344 listingsFits 9 years$75$30 – $3302019801 listingsFits 9 years$153$30 – $33020181,109 listingsFits 9 years$157$25 – $3302017632 listingsFits 9 years$116$29 – $33020161,079 listingsFits 9 years$75$30 – $3302015529 listingsFits 9 years$140$29 – $330
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Mustang control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Mustang control arm 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 20% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $90.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2024 tops the table at $253. Parts from 2015–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Mustang sits 61% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 58% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 25% below the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
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 ±131%
AC Compressor
$190median
$40$539
12wide ±109%
Steering Rack
$475median
$170$1,210
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Mustang control arm prices
Control Armcompare
MercedesSClassvsFordMustang
Class$180
Mustang$75
$105 diff13,265 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsFordMustang
Class$100
Mustang$75
$25 diff13,142 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsDodgeCharger
Mustang$75
Charger$75
$0 diff12,427 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsMercedesCClass
Mustang$75
Class$120
$45 diff12,344 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsChevyCamaro
Mustang$75
Camaro$125
$50 diff12,036 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsMercedesGLEClass
Mustang$75
Class$319
$244 diff11,263 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordspread ±45%
Ford Bronco
$467median
$145$561
Fordwide ±106%
Ford Bronco Sport
$141median
$45$343
Fordwide ±91%
Ford Edge
$160median
$29$321
Fordwide ±142%
Ford Escape
$135median
$36$420
Fordwide ±108%
Ford Expedition
$178median
$48$431
Fordwide ±115%
Ford Explorer
$125median
$35$322
Fordwide ±110%
Ford F150
$164median
$48$410
Fordwide ±65%
Ford F250
$190median
$100$346
Fordwide ±146%
Ford Focus
$75median
$30$249
Fordwide ±197%
Ford Fusion
$75median
$20$316
Fordwide ±111%
Ford Maverick
$166median
$55$425
Fordwide ±154%
Ford Ranger
$146median
$60$510
Common questions
Ford Mustang control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Ford Mustang?
The median asking price is $75 across 6,555 priced listings from 252 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $90. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Mustang control arm?
Using a used part, a Ford Mustang control arm replacement typically runs $170–$525 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Mustang control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Mustang control arm 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.