Ford Mustang heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $152
- High
- $401
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Mustang heater core ?
How much does a used Ford Mustang heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Sep 12, 2026A used Ford Mustang heater core costs between $50 and $401, with a median asking price of $116 based on 145 verified salvage yard listings. Prices vary by model year, condition grade, and trim level.
Price summary
A used Ford Mustang heater core costs $50 to $401, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 145 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (10 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$116
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$66–$401115 listings
Grade BStandard used$66–$40122 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$1168 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $66–$401 | 115 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $66–$401 | 22 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$116 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Ungraded$116
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$401 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Mustang heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Ford Mustang median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,615
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Mustang heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Mustang heater core cost?
Expect to pay $50–$401 for a used Ford Mustang heater core; the median listing asks $116. That figure comes from 145 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2015 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2016–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Mustang sits level with the Nissan Sentra ($116), level with the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Perform low-pressure leak test: Submerge the core under water with low air pressure applied to detect pinhole leaks in aluminum tubes and tanks.
- Inspect aluminum inlet and outlet tubes: Check that connection tube ends are perfectly round and free of crushed walls or corrosion from old coolant.
- Flush internal passages with water: Run fresh water through the core to confirm no internal calcification or stop-leak additives block coolant flow.
- Confirm HVAC casing flange alignment: Verify inlet pipe bend angles and casing foam seal tracks match your vehicle's specific heater box housing.
- Replace pass-through foam seals on install: Install fresh foam sealing strips around firewall pass-through holes to prevent cold air bypass and dash squeaks.
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Price comparisons
Compare Ford Mustang heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsFordMustang
Sentra$116
Mustang$116
$0 diff1,194 listings
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Mustang$116
$16 diff1,101 listings
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$0 diff892 listings
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Heater CorecompareFordExplorervsFordMustang
Explorer$116
Mustang$116
$0 diff854 listings
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$116median
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Common questions
Ford Mustang heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Ford Mustang?
Based on 145 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Mustang heater core lists between $50 and $401, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Mustang heater core?
Using a used part, a Ford Mustang heater core replacement typically runs $590–$1,615 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $116, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Ford Mustang heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Ford Mustang model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Mustang heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Mustang heater core listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.