Ford Mustang ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $78
- Average
- $78
- High
- $80
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Mustang ignition switch?
Asking prices from 42 salvage yards in 19 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 Mustang 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 Mustang ignition switch costs $78 to $80, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 99 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$78–$8081 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$8016 listings
Grade XUngraded$78–$782 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $78–$80 | 81 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$80 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $78–$78 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$78
Grade B$78
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $78–$80 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Mustang ignition switch is listed
We found priced Ford Mustang ignition switch listings at 42 salvage yards across 19 states. Florida supplies the most, with 38 listings (25% of the total) from 3 yards. Asking prices are fairly even across the busiest states, from $78 in Florida to $80 in Arizona, so a nearby yard is usually the better buy once shipping is counted.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 38 | 3 | $78 |
| Arizona | 34 | 7 | $80+3% |
| Texas | 16 | 6 | $78 |
| Kentucky | 10 | 4 | $78 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Mustang ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Ford Mustang 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 Mustang ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Mustang ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Mustang ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $78 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2018 tops the table at $80. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Mustang 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 Mustang parts are priced?
01wide ±185%
Wheels
$289median
$69$1,140
02wide ±284%
Grille
$213median
$40$1,250
03wide ±195%
Axle Shaft
$176median
$40$725
04wide ±182%
Alternator
$133median
$33$516
05wide ±126%
Fender
$360median
$125$1,030
06wide ±216%
Strut
$136median
$25$612
07wide ±76%
Headlight Assembly
$795median
$423$1,626
08wide ±287%
Transmission
$1,185median
$201$7,000
09wide ±161%
Side Mirror
$215median
$50$742
10wide ±212%
Radiator
$182median
$50$820
11wide ±131%
AC Compressor
$190median
$40$539
12wide ±171%
Tail Light
$345median
$74$1,255
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Mustang ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsFordMustang
Class$100
Mustang$78
$22 diff2,130 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsFordMustang
Elantra$100
Mustang$78
$22 diff1,968 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordMustang
Class$99
Mustang$78
$21 diff1,884 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsFordMustang
Camry$100
Mustang$78
$22 diff1,633 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsFordMustang
Corolla$78
Mustang$78
$0 diff1,447 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesCClassvsFordMustang
Class$99
Mustang$78
$21 diff1,314 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
Fordspread ±54%
Ford Focus
$78median
$55$140
Fordwide ±209%
Ford Fusion
$80median
$25$360
Fordspread ±57%
Ford Maverick
$78median
$54$143
Fordwide ±90%
Ford Ranger
$78median
$50$190
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Price data updating
Common questions
Ford Mustang ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Ford Mustang?
The median asking price is $78 across 99 priced listings from 42 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Mustang ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Ford Mustang 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 Mustang model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Mustang ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Mustang ignition switch fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.