Ford Focus engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $121
- High
- $514
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Focus engine computer?
Asking prices from 455 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 Focus engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Ford Focus engine computer costs $30 to $514, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 1,329 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2018 (6 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$5141,100 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$21948 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$1003 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$200178 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$514 | 1,100 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$219 | 48 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$100 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$200 | 178 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$110
Grade B$75
Grade C$100
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$514 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Focus engine computer is listed
We found priced Ford Focus engine computer listings at 455 salvage yards across 45 states. Florida supplies the most, with 508 listings (17% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $50, while Wisconsin yards ask $165, 230% 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 | 34 | $86-14% |
| Illinois | 329 | 21 | $162+62% |
| Ohio | 308 | 21 | $99-1% |
| Mississippi | 202 | 4 | $100 |
| Georgia | 171 | 11 | $99-1% |
| California | 125 | 18 | $50-50% |
| North Carolina | 121 | 20 | $99-1% |
| Wisconsin | 103 | 20 | $165+65% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Focus engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Ford Focus median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, gasoline, 1.0L (VIN E, 8th digit, turbo), AT49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$100$55 – $240
Electronic Control Module, gasoline, 2.0L, turbo (VIN 9, 8th digit)44 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$179$60 – $339
Electronic Control Module, gasoline, 1.0L (VIN E, 8th digit, turbo), MT41 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$85$40 – $223
Electronic Control Module, gasoline, 2.0L, w/o turbo; (VIN 2, 8th digit)35 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$162$50 – $240
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Focus engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Focus engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Focus engine computer 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 10% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $110.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, gasoline, 1.0L (VIN E, 8th digit, turbo), MT, lists at a $85 median, while Electronic Control Module, gasoline, 2.0L, turbo (VIN 9, 8th digit) commands $179, a 111% 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 $88, while 2018 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2013–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 11% below the Honda Accord ($112), 10% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 21% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
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 ±155%
AC Compressor
$100median
$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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsFordFocus
Accord$112
Focus$100
$12 diff9,534 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsFordFocus
Civic$111
Focus$100
$11 diff9,369 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsFordFocus
Elantra$126
Focus$100
$26 diff8,925 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsFordFocus
F250$250
Focus$100
$150 diff5,494 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsFordFocus
Sportage$159
Focus$100
$59 diff5,283 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordMustangvsFordFocus
Mustang$172
Focus$100
$72 diff5,163 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±95%
Ford Bronco
$285median
$115$659
Fordwide ±129%
Ford Bronco Sport
$107median
$50$325
Fordwide ±104%
Ford Edge
$146median
$28$331
Fordwide ±245%
Ford Escape
$110median
$40$580
Fordwide ±180%
Ford Expedition
$186median
$41$709
Fordwide ±141%
Ford Explorer
$162median
$35$493
Fordwide ±225%
Ford F150
$155median
$30$729
Fordwide ±127%
Ford F250
$250median
$60$694
Fordwide ±173%
Ford Fusion
$91median
$20$334
Fordwide ±94%
Ford Maverick
$125median
$50$284
Fordwide ±179%
Ford Mustang
$172median
$45$662
Fordwide ±251%
Ford Ranger
$137median
$50$737
Common questions
Ford Focus engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Ford Focus?
The median asking price is $100 across 1,329 priced listings from 455 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $110. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $88.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus engine computer?
Using a used part, a Ford Focus engine computer replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.