Ford Focus master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $68
- High
- $254
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Focus master cylinder?
Asking prices from 93 salvage yards in 26 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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Last updatedSep 11, 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 master cylinder
What the master cylinder does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used master cylinder price guide →
Also known asBrake Master Cylinder
Price summary
A used Ford Focus master cylinder costs $20 to $254, with a median asking price of $50. Based on 309 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2019 (8 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$50
Grade B (good)$97
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$254247 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$21812 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$504 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$10046 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$254 | 247 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$218 | 12 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$100 | 46 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$50
Grade B$97
Grade C$50
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$254 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Focus master cylinder is listed
We found priced Ford Focus master cylinder listings at 93 salvage yards across 26 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 111 listings (32% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $40, while Michigan yards ask $74, 85% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 111 | 6 | $49-2% |
| Illinois | 40 | 9 | $50 |
| Florida | 35 | 7 | $40-20% |
| Texas | 28 | 10 | $51+2% |
| Michigan | 22 | 9 | $74+48% |
| California | 20 | 12 | $62+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $50 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Focus master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $50
- Ford Focus median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$500
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Focus master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Focus master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Focus master cylinder 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, 1.0L (VIN E, 8th digit, turbo), lists at a $50 median, while electric (EV) commands $80, a 60% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $40, while 2018 tops the table at $74. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 80% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 23% below the Ford Mustang ($65), and 22% below the Honda Civic ($64) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
- Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
- Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
- Confirm fluid level sensor plug condition: Check the fluid level float switch connector for corrosion or broken locking tabs to avoid low-fluid dash warnings.
- Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.
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 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsFordFocus
Titan$250
Focus$50
$200 diff2,608 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsFordFocus
Mustang$65
Focus$50
$15 diff2,443 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsFordFocus
Civic$64
Focus$50
$14 diff2,165 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsFordFocus
Class$65
Focus$50
$15 diff2,094 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsFordFocus
Elantra$99
Focus$50
$49 diff2,075 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsFordFocus
Class$87
Focus$50
$37 diff1,528 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±60%
Ford Bronco
$176median
$30$240
Fordwide ±154%
Ford Bronco Sport
$99median
$30$334
Fordwide ±152%
Ford Edge
$99median
$30$331
Fordwide ±126%
Ford Escape
$99median
$35$285
Fordwide ±141%
Ford Expedition
$99median
$25$305
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Explorer
$76median
$20$263
Fordwide ±205%
Ford F150
$100median
$25$434
Fordwide ±123%
Ford F250
$99median
$25$268
Fordwide ±221%
Ford Fusion
$51median
$25$250
Fordwide ±202%
Ford Maverick
$76median
$25$332
Fordwide ±278%
Ford Mustang
$65median
$20$381
Fordwide ±135%
Ford Ranger
$99median
$30$297
Common questions
Ford Focus master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Ford Focus?
The median asking price is $50 across 309 priced listings from 93 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $50. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $40.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Ford Focus master cylinder replacement typically runs $195–$500 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $50, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. 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 master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus master cylinder fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.