Ford Focus ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $55
- Average
- $85
- High
- $140
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Focus ignition switch?
Asking prices from 92 salvage yards in 25 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
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Part overview
About the Ford Focus ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Ford Focus ignition switch costs $55 to $140, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 222 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2004–2019 (16 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$80
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$55–$140182 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$12521 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$10019 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $55–$140 | 182 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$125 | 21 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$100 | 19 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$80
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$140 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Focus ignition switch is listed
We found priced Ford Focus ignition switch listings at 92 salvage yards across 25 states. Texas supplies the most, with 40 listings (14% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while Missouri yards ask $125, 60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 40 | 12 | $78 |
| Arizona | 38 | 5 | $100+28% |
| Georgia | 26 | 10 | $99+27% |
| California | 23 | 4 | $78 |
| Utah | 20 | 5 | $78 |
| Nevada | 18 | 4 | $80+3% |
| Missouri | 16 | 7 | $125+60% |
| Florida | 14 | 7 | $78 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Focus ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Ford Focus median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Focus ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Focus ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Focus ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $78 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, conventional ignition, AT, lists at a $72 median, while keyless ignition (push button start) commands $78, a 8% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
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 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsFordFocus
Class$100
Focus$78
$22 diff2,253 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsFordFocus
Elantra$100
Focus$78
$22 diff2,091 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordFocus
Class$99
Focus$78
$21 diff2,007 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsFordFocus
Camry$100
Focus$78
$22 diff1,756 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsFordFocus
Corolla$78
Focus$78
$0 diff1,570 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesCClassvsFordFocus
Class$99
Focus$78
$21 diff1,437 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±78%
Ford Bronco
$180median
$50$331
Fordwide ±155%
Ford Bronco Sport
$99median
$25$331
Fordwide ±84%
Ford Edge
$190median
$40$360
Fordwide ±79%
Ford Escape
$78median
$50$174
Fordwide ±128%
Ford Expedition
$125median
$40$360
Fordwide ±168%
Ford Explorer
$100median
$25$360
Fordwide ±168%
Ford F150
$100median
$25$360
Fordwide ±209%
Ford Fusion
$80median
$25$360
Fordspread ±57%
Ford Maverick
$78median
$54$143
Fordtight ±1%
Ford Mustang
$78median
$78$80
Fordwide ±90%
Ford Ranger
$78median
$50$190
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Price data updating
Common questions
Ford Focus ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Ford Focus?
The median asking price is $78 across 222 priced listings from 92 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Ford Focus ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus ignition switch fitments across 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.