Ford Focus drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $115
- Average
- $249
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Focus drive shaft?
Asking prices from 32 salvage yards in 14 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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Part overview
About the Ford Focus drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Ford Focus drive shaft costs $115 to $500, with a median asking price of $238. Based on 45 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (4 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$238
Grade B (good)$276
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$115–$50041 listings
Grade BStandard used$150–$3454 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $115–$500 | 41 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$345 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$238
Grade B$276
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $115–$500 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Focus drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $238
- Ford Focus median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $335–$690
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Focus drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Focus drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Focus drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $235, while 2018 tops the table at $500. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 25% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 4% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 2% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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What other Ford Focus parts are priced?
01wide ±246%
Grille
$91median
$17$464
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$285median
$50$1,600
03wide ±290%
Side Mirror
$121median
$25$728
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$75median
$20$320
05wide ±208%
Wheels
$100median
$30$445
06wide ±160%
Strut
$75median
$25$265
07wide ±139%
Steering Rack
$149median
$35$450
08wide ±280%
Tail Light
$75median
$25$445
09wide ±150%
AC Compressor
$103median
$25$335
10wide ±227%
Transmission
$583median
$113$2,756
11wide ±235%
AC Condenser
$132median
$25$645
12wide ±98%
Engine
$2,180median
$341$4,600
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Focus drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
FordF150vsFordFocus
F150$240
Focus$238
$2 diff13,971 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsFordFocus
F250$295
Focus$238
$57 diff10,548 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsFordFocus
3500$431
Focus$238
$193 diff7,343 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam2500vsFordFocus
2500$295
Focus$238
$57 diff5,610 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevyColoradovsFordFocus
Colorado$197
Focus$238
$41 diff4,279 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevyCamarovsFordFocus
Camaro$195
Focus$238
$43 diff3,329 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Bronco
$330median
$132$681
Fordwide ±61%
Ford Bronco Sport
$213median
$99$359
Fordwide ±141%
Ford Edge
$175median
$50$544
Fordwide ±136%
Ford Escape
$182median
$51$545
Fordwide ±121%
Ford Expedition
$211median
$61$570
Fordwide ±173%
Ford Explorer
$163median
$51$615
Fordwide ±187%
Ford F150
$240median
$59$957
Fordwide ±160%
Ford F250
$295median
$84$1,030
Fordwide ±113%
Ford Fusion
$195median
$60$500
Fordwide ±105%
Ford Maverick
$221median
$100$562
Fordwide ±174%
Ford Mustang
$215median
$57$804
Fordwide ±84%
Ford Ranger
$173median
$75$365
Common questions
Ford Focus drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Ford Focus?
The median asking price is $238 across 45 priced listings from 32 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $238. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $235.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Ford Focus drive shaft replacement typically runs $335–$690 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $238, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus drive shaft fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.