Ford Focus starter price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $74
- High
- $271

Vehicle-specific price guide
A used Ford Focus starter costs $30 to $271, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 132 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2018 (7 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$271 | 92 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$229 | 6 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$75 | 34 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$271 overall range
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Model-year comparison
Market analysis
The going rate for a used Ford Focus starter is $65 at the median, with listings spanning $30 to $271. That figure comes from 132 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, 2.0L, turbo (VIN 9, 8th digit), lists at a $65 median, while gasoline, 1.0L (VIN E, 8th digit, turbo) commands $85, a 31% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 40% below the Ford F150 ($109), 24% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 31% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
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Common questions
Based on 132 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Focus starter lists between $30 and $271, with a median asking price of $65.
Using a used part, a Ford Focus starter replacement typically runs $160–$515 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $65, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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.
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Focus starter listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 7 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.
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Ford Focus starter prices on this page apply — median $65, from 132 salvage yard listings.