Used Ford Focus throttle body from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ford Focus throttle body?

Asking prices from 101 salvage yards in 18 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026
Strong coverage359 priced of 528 observed3 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Ford Focus throttle body

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

Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary

A used Ford Focus throttle body costs $25 to $271, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 359 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2019 (6 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$61

Ford Focus throttle body price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$81
High
$271
528 listings observed · 359 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$271290 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$11020 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$10149 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$271 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ford Focus throttle body is listed

We found priced Ford Focus throttle body listings at 101 salvage yards across 18 states. Florida supplies the most, with 150 listings (42% of the total) from 17 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $50, while North Carolina yards ask $136, 172% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Florida15017$61-19%
California8920$100+33%
Texas4219$50-33%
South Carolina185$51-32%
North Carolina139$136+81%
Alabama114$51-32%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ford Focus throttle body replacement cost?

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Used part
$75
Ford Focus median asking price
Labor
$50–$225
0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$125–$300
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2018)

Other years201720162015
(throttle valve assembly), (gasoline), 1.0L (VIN E, 8th digit, turbo)38 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$61$40 – $271
(throttle valve assembly), (gasoline), 2.0L, turbo (VIN 9, 8th digit)23 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$70$29 – $110

Model-year comparison

What does a Ford Focus throttle body cost by year?

$48$62$76$91$1052015201620172018
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ford Focus throttle body cost?

Asking prices for a used Ford Focus throttle body 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 23% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $75.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (throttle valve assembly), (gasoline), 1.0L (VIN E, 8th digit, turbo), lists at a $61 median, while (throttle valve assembly), (gasoline), 2.0L, w/o turbo; (VIN 2, 8th digit) commands $70, a 15% 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 $53, while 2016 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 37% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 25% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 18% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used throttle body: what to check

  1. Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
  2. Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
  3. Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
  4. Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
  5. Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.

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How much is a used throttle body for a Ford Focus?

The median asking price is $75 across 359 priced listings from 101 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $53.

How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus throttle body?

Using a used part, a Ford Focus throttle body replacement typically runs $125–$300 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus throttle body fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Ford Focus Throttle Body Cost — From $25 to $271