Used 2021 Ford Mustang starter from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Ford Mustang Starter prices

Year-specific used starter pricing for the 2021 Ford Mustang, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 6, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Ford Mustang starter

A used 2021 Ford Mustang starter costs between $35 and $315, with a median of $149 from 197 salvage yard listings.

What the starter does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used starter price guide →

Also known asStarter Motor
Price summary

A used 2021 Ford Mustang starter costs $35 to $315, with a median asking price of $149. Based on 197 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2023 (8 model years), updated Aug 6, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$156

2021 Ford Mustang starter price snapshot

USD
Low
$35
Average
$157
High
$315
222 listings observed · 197 priced listings used · last updated Aug 6, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$315173 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$26420 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$654 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$315 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Ford Mustang starter replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$149
2021 Ford Mustang median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$245–$600
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

2.3L50 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$163$40 – $268
5.0L, VIN F (8th digit), MT49 listingsInterchange 2016–2021$138$35 – $235
5.0L, VIN 0 (8th digit), AT37 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$130$45 – $300
5.0L, VIN F (8th digit), AT37 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$130$45 – $300
5.0L, VIN 0 (8th digit), MT12 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$287$40 – $315
5.2L12 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$287$40 – $315

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Ford Mustang compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 222 observed listings, including 197 with posted prices. Its $149 median is 23% above the Ford Mustang guide's $121 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 8 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2021 Ford Mustang starter FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Ford Mustang starter?

Based on 197 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Ford Mustang starter lists between $35 and $315, with a median asking price of $149.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Ford Mustang starter?

Using a used part, a 2021 Ford Mustang starter replacement typically runs $245–$600 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $149, 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.

Will a 2021 Ford Mustang starter fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Ford Mustang starter also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Ford Mustang starter motor?

A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Ford Mustang starter — median $149, from 197 listings.

2021 Ford Mustang Starter Cost — Used From $35 to $315