Ford Escape strut price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $155
- High
- $470
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Escape strut?
Asking prices from 447 salvage yards in 46 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 Escape strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Ford Escape strut costs $40 to $470, with a median asking price of $141. Based on 2,673 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$153
Grade B (good)$107
Grade C (fair)$60
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$4702,023 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$307485 listings
Grade CVisible wear$47–$6410 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$200155 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$470 | 2,023 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$307 | 485 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $47–$64 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 155 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$153
Grade B$107
Grade C$60
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$470 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Escape strut is listed
We found priced Ford Escape strut listings at 447 salvage yards across 46 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 620 listings (12% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Kentucky yards ask $193, 157% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 620 | 44 | $152+8% |
| California | 511 | 29 | $75-47% |
| Ohio | 246 | 16 | $160+13% |
| Indiana | 224 | 13 | $95-33% |
| Kentucky | 197 | 12 | $193+37% |
| Illinois | 196 | 17 | $157+11% |
| Wisconsin | 194 | 19 | $125-11% |
| Nebraska | 160 | 6 | $178+26% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $141 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Escape strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $141
- Ford Escape median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $235–$440
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
(front), 2.5L, AWD, standard suspension, LH
2 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$100$50 – $100(front), 2.5L, AWD, standard suspension, RH
1 listings$100$100 – $100Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Escape strut cost by year?
2025519 listingsFits 3 years$180$50 – $4322024518 listingsFits 3 years$180$50 – $4322023447 listingsFits 3 years$183$65 – $4702022473 listingsFits 3 years$120$45 – $2702021419 listingsFits 3 years$100$40 – $3072020420 listingsFits 3 years$86$40 – $3072019100 listingsFits 6 years$265$45 – $3052018100 listingsFits 6 years$190$80 – $1902017100 listingsFits 6 years$135$47 – $203201621 listingsFits 6 years$265$71 – $265201584 listingsFits 6 years$190$80 – $190
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Escape strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Escape strut 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 155% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $153.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (front), 2.5L, AWD, standard suspension, LH, lists at a $100 median, while (front), 2.5L, AWD, sport suspension, RH commands $271, a 171% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $86, while 2016 tops the table at $265. Parts from 2020–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Escape sits 60% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 48% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 13% above the Ford Explorer ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Escape parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$25$423
02wide ±262%
Side Mirror
$142median
$25$769
03wide ±254%
Wheels
$165median
$30$869
04wide ±218%
Grille
$182median
$29$823
05wide ±97%
Transmission
$2,047median
$830$4,790
06wide ±151%
Headlight Assembly
$616median
$104$1,960
07wide ±130%
Radiator
$175median
$37$493
08wide ±196%
Tail Light
$174median
$35$717
09wide ±125%
AC Compressor
$150median
$40$415
10wide ±187%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$70$1,005
11wide ±79%
AC Condenser
$190median
$35$335
12wide ±204%
Engine
$1,338median
$223$5,674
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Escape strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsFordEscape
Class$350
Escape$141
$209 diff12,366 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsFordEscape
Compass$95
Escape$141
$46 diff7,969 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsFordEscape
Explorer$125
Escape$141
$16 diff7,817 listings
StrutcompareToyota4RunnervsFordEscape
4Runner$131
Escape$141
$10 diff7,518 listings
StrutcompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordEscape
Class$621
Escape$141
$480 diff7,014 listings
StrutcompareBMWX5vsFordEscape
X5$330
Escape$141
$189 diff6,796 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±166%
BMW X3
$205median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$164median
$42$500
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Tahoe
$237median
$50$654
Fordwide ±113%
Ford Edge
$135median
$25$331
Fordwide ±167%
Ford Explorer
$125median
$22$440
Fordwide ±126%
Ford F150
$176median
$45$487
Fordwide ±160%
Ford Focus
$75median
$25$265
Fordwide ±197%
Ford Fusion
$75median
$25$320
Fordwide ±214%
Ford Mustang
$137median
$25$612
Common questions
Ford Escape strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Ford Escape?
The median asking price is $141 across 2,673 priced listings from 447 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $153. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $86.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Escape strut?
Using a used part, a Ford Escape strut replacement typically runs $235–$440 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $141, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ford Escape model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Escape strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Escape strut fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.