Used Ford Focus window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ford Focus window regulator?

Asking prices from 71 salvage yards in 4 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the Ford Focus window regulator

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

Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary

A used Ford Focus window regulator costs $14 to $331, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 316 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2018 (7 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$201
Grade C (fair)$50

Ford Focus window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$14
Average
$100
High
$331
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$331227 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$29212 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$502 listings
Grade XUngraded$14–$26575 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $14–$331 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ford Focus window regulator is listed

We found priced Ford Focus window regulator listings at 71 salvage yards across 4 states. California supplies the most, with 123 listings (39% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $45, while Texas yards ask $135, 200% 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
California12328$45-31%
Florida11124$75+15%
Arizona4712$75+15%
Texas357$135+108%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $65 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ford Focus window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$65
Ford Focus median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$160–$440
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2018)

Other years201720162015
(electric), w/o automatic up and down; LH, (automatic down only)37 listingsInterchange 2012–2018$75$14 – $241
(electric), w/o automatic up and down; RH33 listingsInterchange 2012–2018$99$20 – $247
(electric), automatic up and down, RH21 listingsInterchange 2012–2017$75$35 – $247
(electric), automatic up and down, LH20 listingsInterchange 2012–2018$50$35 – $298

Model-year comparison

What does a Ford Focus window regulator cost by year?

$41$66$91$116$1422015201620172018
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ford Focus window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Ford Focus window regulator 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 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (electric), automatic up and down, LH, lists at a $50 median, while (electric), w/o automatic up and down; RH commands $99, a 98% 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 $45, while 2016 tops the table at $135. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 56% below the Ford Transit ($148), 46% below the Ram 1500 ($120), and 61% below the Ram 2500 ($166) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used window regulator: what to check

  1. Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
  2. Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
  3. Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
  4. Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
  5. Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.

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How much is a used window regulator for a Ford Focus?

The median asking price is $65 across 316 priced listings from 71 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $45.

How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus window regulator?

Using a used part, a Ford Focus window regulator replacement typically runs $160–$440 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $65, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus window regulator fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Searching all 7 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 Window Regulator Cost — From $14 to $331