Ford Focus engine price snapshot
- Low
- $341
- Average
- $2,064
- High
- $4,600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Focus engine?
Asking prices from 413 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
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
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Ford Focus engine costs $341 to $4,600, with a median asking price of $2,180. Based on 659 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (9 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,180
Grade B (good)$1,612
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$349–$4,193542 listings
Grade BStandard used$341–$3,25061 listings
Grade XUngraded$350–$4,60056 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $349–$4,193 | 542 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $341–$3,250 | 61 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $350–$4,600 | 56 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,180
Grade B$1,612
Ungraded$2,600
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $341–$4,600 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Focus engine is listed
We found priced Ford Focus engine listings at 413 salvage yards across 43 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 285 listings (15% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $350, while California yards ask $2,694, 670% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 285 | 25 | $1,129-48% |
| North Carolina | 157 | 24 | $2,175 |
| California | 143 | 35 | $2,694+24% |
| Ohio | 128 | 21 | $2,089-4% |
| Michigan | 108 | 27 | $2,300+6% |
| Texas | 100 | 23 | $500-77% |
| Georgia | 63 | 15 | $2,239+3% |
| Arizona | 63 | 9 | $350-84% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,180 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Focus engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,180
- Ford Focus median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,130–$5,180
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Focus engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Focus engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Focus engine 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 35% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $2,180.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.5L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo), lists at a $956 median, while 2.0L (VIN 9, 8th digit, turbo) commands $1,422, a 49% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $1,129, while 2016 tops the table at $2,500. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 12% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 175% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 9% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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 ±277%
Radiator
$93median
$35$550
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Focus engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsFordFocus
Elantra$2,483
Focus$2,180
$303 diff5,093 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsFordFocus
Civic$792
Focus$2,180
$1,388 diff4,385 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsFordFocus
Class$6,396
Focus$2,180
$4,216 diff3,316 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsFordFocus
F150$3,270
Focus$2,180
$1,090 diff3,178 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsFordFocus
Class$5,038
Focus$2,180
$2,858 diff3,125 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsFordFocus
Sonata$2,452
Focus$2,180
$272 diff3,042 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Fordwide ±190%
Ford Edge
$1,669median
$294$6,633
Fordwide ±204%
Ford Escape
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Fordwide ±245%
Ford Explorer
$1,711median
$299$8,674
Fordwide ±170%
Ford F150
$3,270median
$887$11,975
Fordwide ±192%
Ford Fusion
$1,422median
$205$5,674
Fordwide ±240%
Ford Mustang
$5,046median
$1,000$25,175
Common questions
Ford Focus engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Ford Focus?
The median asking price is $2,180 across 659 priced listings from 413 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,180. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,129.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus engine?
Using a used part, a Ford Focus engine replacement typically runs $3,130–$5,180 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,180, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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 2023, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Focus engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus engine fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.