Ford Escape transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $19
- Average
- $123
- High
- $555
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Escape transmission control module?
Asking prices from 660 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Ford Escape transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used Ford Escape transmission control module costs $19 to $555, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 12,364 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$120
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$19–$5559,299 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$4052,341 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$190127 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$300597 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $19–$555 | 9,299 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $20–$405 | 2,341 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$190 | 127 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$300 | 597 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$120
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $19–$555 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Escape transmission control module is listed
We found priced Ford Escape transmission control module listings at 660 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 2,442 listings (20% of the total) from 56 yards. Location matters: yards in New Mexico ask a median $71, while Michigan yards ask $154, 117% 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 | 2,442 | 56 | $85-15% |
| Texas | 2,233 | 49 | $96-4% |
| Florida | 759 | 44 | $110+10% |
| Illinois | 734 | 29 | $125+25% |
| Michigan | 610 | 49 | $154+54% |
| Nevada | 484 | 9 | $120+20% |
| New Mexico | 406 | 6 | $71-29% |
| Colorado | 388 | 11 | $127+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Escape transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Ford Escape median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$400
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Body Control (BCM), (module and inside fuse block assembly)48 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$125$61 – $272
Communication, (voice recognition module, Sync, under console), navigation, ID MU5T-14G371-CAA47 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$168$40 – $350
Driver Assist, park assist (under console), w/o automatic park assist; ID LJ6T-15T850-AC44 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$171$35 – $437
Hybrid-Electric, (battery mounted, battery energy control module)44 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$95$20 – $243
Communication, (voice recognition module, Sync, under console), w/o navigation; ID MU5T-14G371-BBG43 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$171$74 – $260
Driver Assist, park assist (under console), automatic park assist37 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$140$71 – $335
Driver Assist, park assist (under console), w/o automatic park assist; ID LJ6T-15T850-DC35 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$173$58 – $335
Communication, (voice recognition module, Sync, under console), navigation, ID SU5T-14G670-GZD19 listings$405$50 – $555
Communication, (voice recognition module, Sync, under console), w/o navigation; ID SU5T-14G670-HGB9 listings$125$90 – $155
Communication, (voice recognition module, Sync, under console), w/o navigation; ID SU5T-14G670-HGC9 listings$125$90 – $155
Communication, (voice recognition module, Sync, under console), w/o navigation; ID SU5T-14G670-HGD9 listings$125$90 – $155
Lamps, (behind lamps), RH, ID PJ6B-13D278-AA
4 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$277$175 – $300Lamps, (behind lamps), LH, ID PJ6B-13D279-AA
2 listingsInterchange 2023–2024$116$110 – $116Lamps, (behind lamps), LH, ID PJ6B-13D279-BA
2 listingsInterchange 2023–2024$96$95 – $96Lamps, (behind lamps), RH, ID PJ6B-13D278-BA
1 listings$101$101 – $101Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Escape transmission control module cost by year?
2025905 listingsFits 7 years$141$20 – $5552024972 listingsFits 6 years$140$40 – $3432023626 listingsFits 6 years$130$40 – $40520221,196 listingsFits 6 years$116$35 – $4372021615 listingsFits 6 years$115$45 – $33520201,204 listingsFits 12 years$111$29 – $50720191,068 listingsFits 10 years$96$19 – $31920181,889 listingsFits 11 years$75$19 – $50720172,293 listingsFits 10 years$76$19 – $50720163,250 listingsFits 9 years$76$20 – $40520152,459 listingsFits 9 years$80$19 – $359
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Escape transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Escape transmission control module 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 33% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Hybrid-Electric, (battery mounted, battery energy control module), lists at a $95 median, while Communication, (voice recognition module, Sync, under console), navigation, ID SU5T-14G670-GZD commands $405, a 326% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2025 tops the table at $141. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Escape sits 26% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 7% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 31% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Escape parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$25$423
02wide ±283%
Side Mirror
$152median
$30$891
03wide ±246%
Wheels
$166median
$30$847
04wide ±218%
Grille
$182median
$29$823
05wide ±99%
Transmission
$2,000median
$815$4,790
06wide ±148%
Strut
$145median
$40$470
07wide ±151%
Headlight Assembly
$616median
$104$1,960
08wide ±130%
Radiator
$175median
$37$493
09wide ±195%
Tail Light
$175median
$35$717
10wide ±119%
AC Compressor
$150median
$40$398
11wide ±187%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$70$1,005
12wide ±79%
AC Condenser
$190median
$35$335
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Escape transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsFordEscape
Class$135
Escape$100
$35 diff44,576 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordEscape
Class$145
Escape$100
$45 diff37,086 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsFordEscape
F150$156
Escape$100
$56 diff33,450 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsFordEscape
RAV4$125
Escape$100
$25 diff28,097 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsFordEscape
F250$190
Escape$100
$90 diff26,323 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordEscapevsChevyTahoe
Escape$100
Tahoe$119
$19 diff24,262 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±183%
Ford Bronco
$200median
$42$775
Fordwide ±154%
Ford Bronco Sport
$147median
$34$487
Fordwide ±227%
Ford Edge
$121median
$28$578
Fordwide ±239%
Ford Expedition
$142median
$30$709
Fordwide ±288%
Ford Explorer
$110median
$20$653
Fordwide ±251%
Ford F150
$156median
$27$810
Fordwide ±109%
Ford F250
$190median
$47$460
Fordwide ±283%
Ford Focus
$100median
$24$590
Fordwide ±201%
Ford Fusion
$100median
$24$425
Fordwide ±187%
Ford Maverick
$158median
$34$625
Fordwide ±206%
Ford Mustang
$125median
$28$544
Fordwide ±201%
Ford Ranger
$153median
$30$644
Common questions
Ford Escape transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Ford Escape?
The median asking price is $100 across 12,364 priced listings from 660 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Escape transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Ford Escape transmission control module replacement typically runs $195–$400 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. 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 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Escape transmission control module fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.