Ford Focus steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $143
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Focus steering column?
Asking prices from 281 salvage yards in 36 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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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 steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Ford Focus steering column costs $40 to $420, with a median asking price of $118. Based on 1,006 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (4 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$118
Grade C (fair)$118
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$420885 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$41363 listings
Grade CVisible wear$96–$1184 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20054 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$420 | 885 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$413 | 63 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $96–$118 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 54 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$118
Grade C$118
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$420 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Focus steering column is listed
We found priced Ford Focus steering column listings at 281 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 200 listings (20% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $71, while Michigan yards ask $176, 148% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 200 | 35 | $100-15% |
| Illinois | 110 | 23 | $174+47% |
| Arizona | 86 | 15 | $71-40% |
| Michigan | 72 | 33 | $176+49% |
| Texas | 65 | 18 | $97-18% |
| Nevada | 61 | 8 | $117-1% |
| Utah | 49 | 7 | $86-27% |
| Wisconsin | 47 | 20 | $100-15% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $118 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Focus steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $118
- Ford Focus median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $310–$870
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, conventional ignition, Hatchback41 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$51$51 – $313
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), MT, keyless ignition, (Htbk, rear wiper)37 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$100$40 – $378
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, keyless ignition (push button start), Sedan, w/o lane keep assist26 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$118$76 – $420
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, conventional ignition, Sedan23 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$150$70 – $331
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, keyless ignition (push button start), Hatchback, lane keep assist18 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$196$91 – $293
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, keyless ignition (push button start), Hatchback, w/o lane keep assist16 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$117$65 – $228
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, keyless ignition (push button start), Sedan, lane keep assist14 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$110$75 – $236
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), MT, conventional ignition, Hatchback13 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$183$76 – $345
(floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), MT, conventional ignition, Sedan10 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$81$71 – $135
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Focus steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Focus steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Focus steering column 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 6% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, conventional ignition, Hatchback, lists at a $51 median, while (floor shift), (tilt and telescopic), AT, keyless ignition (push button start), Hatchback, lane keep assist commands $196, a 284% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $107, while 2017 tops the table at $138. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 19% below the Subaru Impreza ($145), 6% below the Subaru Outback ($125), and 19% below the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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$91median
$17$464
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$285median
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03wide ±299%
Side Mirror
$111median
$25$689
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 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsFordFocus
Impreza$145
Focus$118
$27 diff6,463 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsFordFocus
Civic$145
Focus$118
$27 diff5,856 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsFordFocus
Prius$111
Focus$118
$7 diff5,594 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordFocus
Class$210
Focus$118
$92 diff5,395 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsFordFocus
Class$225
Focus$118
$107 diff5,096 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesEClassvsFordFocus
Class$200
Focus$118
$82 diff5,058 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±71%
Ford Bronco
$225median
$99$419
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Bronco Sport
$181median
$70$650
Fordwide ±161%
Ford Edge
$163median
$50$574
Fordwide ±176%
Ford Escape
$145median
$40$549
Fordwide ±121%
Ford Expedition
$192median
$50$513
Fordwide ±153%
Ford Explorer
$155median
$50$524
Fordwide ±212%
Ford F150
$195median
$50$875
Fordwide ±124%
Ford F250
$258median
$95$735
Fordwide ±145%
Ford Fusion
$125median
$50$413
Fordwide ±96%
Ford Maverick
$240median
$75$534
Fordwide ±149%
Ford Mustang
$151median
$50$501
Fordwide ±96%
Ford Ranger
$187median
$60$420
Common questions
Ford Focus steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Ford Focus?
The median asking price is $118 across 1,006 priced listings from 281 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $107.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus steering column?
Using a used part, a Ford Focus steering column replacement typically runs $310–$870 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $118, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. 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 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus steering column fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.