Ford Mustang starter price snapshot
- Low
- $10
- Average
- $135
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Mustang starter ?
How much does a used Ford Mustang starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Mustang starter costs $10 to $385, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 1,173 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2023 (9 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$128
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$385971 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$30793 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$853 listings
Grade XUngraded$10–$197106 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$385 | 971 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$307 | 93 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$85 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $10–$197 | 106 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$128
Grade C$85
Ungraded$60
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $10–$385 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Mustang starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $105
- Ford Mustang median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$555
- median used part + labor
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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Mustang starter cost by year?
2023204 listingsFits 8 years$101$30 – $3852022222 listingsFits 8 years$149$35 – $3152021222 listingsFits 8 years$149$35 – $3152020176 listingsFits 9 years$86$10 – $3852019161 listingsFits 9 years$86$10 – $3852018164 listingsFits 9 years$125$40 – $287201733 listingsFits 4 years$50$35 – $2872015165 listingsFits 6 years$85$25 – $287
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Mustang starter cost?
Expect to pay $10–$385 for a used Ford Mustang starter; the median listing asks $105. That figure comes from 1,173 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 36% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $116.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.3L, lists at a $60 median, while 5.0L, VIN 0 (8th digit), MT commands $287, a 378% 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 $50, while 2021 tops the table at $149. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Mustang sits 4% below the Ford F150 ($109), 22% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 12% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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$3,758median
$75$225,000
02wide ±582%
Transmission
$1,392median
$100$16,303
03wide ±183%
Front Bumper
$400median
$40$1,500
04wide ±171%
Rear Bumper
$272median
$70$1,000
05wide ±114%
Hood
$825median
$27$1,910
06wide ±178%
Fender
$360median
$20$1,300
07wide ±2358%
Headlight Assembly
$765median
$33$36,114
08wide ±228%
Tail Light
$270median
$25$1,255
09wide ±176%
Alternator
$133median
$10$478
10wide ±315%
Radiator
$165median
$30$1,069
11wide ±142%
AC Compressor
$185median
$15$539
12wide ±414%
Transfer Case
$289median
$108$2,500
13wide ±206%
Axle Shaft
$166median
$41$725
14wide ±319%
Strut
$153median
$25$1,000
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Steering Rack
$448median
$65$1,150
16wide ±7486%
Grille
$235median
$25$35,210
17wide ±162%
Side Mirror
$191median
$30$647
18wide ±450%
Turbocharger
$175median
$86$1,660
19wide ±303%
AC Condenser
$116median
$40$743
20wide ±20604%
Wheels
$300median
$50$123,672
21wide ±157%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$30$500
22wide ±191%
Water Pump
$65median
$25$273
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Power Steering Pump
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ABS Module
$125median
$30$782
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Differential
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26wide ±169%
Engine Computer
$196median
$30$694
27wide ±248%
Throttle Body
$81median
$24$425
28wide ±1217%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$11$2,444
29wide ±375%
Drive Shaft
$220median
$50$1,699
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Tailgate
$454median
$40$29,360
31wide ±284%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$40$750
32wide ±326%
Control Arm
$80median
$25$546
33wide ±102%
Blower Motor
$99median
$40$241
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Exhaust Manifold
$100median
$35$1,415
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Transmission Control Module
$126median
$25$541
36wide ±141%
Steering Column
$160median
$50$501
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Fuel Tank
$200median
$10$486
38wide ±162%
Window Regulator
$121median
$34$427
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Instrument Cluster
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40wide ±60%
Torque Converter
$250median
$75$374
41wide ±173%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$35$725
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Ignition Switch
$80median
$40$360
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Car Radio
$171median
$25$999,999
44wide ±151%
Heater Core
$116median
$50$401
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Rear View Mirror
$99median
$24$331
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Sunroof
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47wide ±507%
Master Cylinder
$67median
$20$700
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Fog Light
$215median
$15$554
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Center Console
$150median
$30$894
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Air Bag
$225median
$44$1,500
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Door Assembly
$716median
$50$1,678
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Quarter Panel
$451median
$195$1,325
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Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$21$1,894
54wide ±1401%
Front Seat
$245median
$65$6,928
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Mustang starter prices
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Compare fitments
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$125median
$40$290
Fordwide ±136%
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$141median
$10$394
Fordwide ±79%
Ford Bronco Sport
$161median
$40$295
Fordwide ±173%
Ford Edge
$101median
$30$380
Fordwide ±180%
Ford Escape
$82median
$20$316
Fordwide ±148%
Ford Expedition
$93median
$40$316
Fordwide ±185%
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$80median
$20$316
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Ford F150
$109median
$10$395
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$65median
$30$271
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$65median
$30$305
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$86median
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Common questions
Ford Mustang starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Ford Mustang?
Based on 1,173 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Mustang starter lists between $10 and $385, with a median asking price of $105.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Mustang starter?
Using a used part, a Ford Mustang starter replacement typically runs $200–$555 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $105, 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.
What affects the price of a used Ford Mustang starter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 5 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 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Mustang starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Mustang starter listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 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.
How much is a used Ford Mustang starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Ford Mustang starter prices on this page apply — median $105, from 1,173 salvage yard listings.