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Ford F-150 repair costs
Fair-price ranges for the most common Ford F-150 repairs, at the U.S. national independent-shop average. The Ford F-150 is priced as a full-size truck in our model — pick your state in any repair's calculator for local numbers.
About the Ford F-150: America's best-seller — parts are everywhere and competitively priced, but truck-sized components (brakes, cooling, suspension) and 4WD keep totals above a car's. EcoBoost V6s add turbo-related access labor.
Ford F-150 repair cost list
| Repair | Fair range (independent) | Labor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pad replacement per axle | $170 – $390 | 1–1.5 hrs |
| Brake pads and rotors per axle | $370 – $890 | 1.5–2.2 hrs |
| Alternator replacement per job | $330 – $980 | 1.2–2.5 hrs |
| AC compressor replacement per job | $590 – $1,590 | 2.2–4 hrs |
| Transmission replacement per job | $2,970 – $7,600 | 7–10 hrs |
| Timing belt replacement per job | $540 – $1,070 | 3.5–5.5 hrs |
| Water pump replacement per job | $310 – $800 | 2–4 hrs |
| Starter replacement per job | $290 – $820 | 1–2.2 hrs |
| Radiator replacement per job | $420 – $1,090 | 2–3.5 hrs |
| Struts / shocks replacement per pair (front or rear) | $370 – $1,080 | 1.5–3 hrs |
| Wheel bearing replacement per wheel | $260 – $760 | 1.2–2.5 hrs |
| Spark plug replacement per job (all cylinders) | $170 – $460 | 1–2 hrs |
| Head gasket repair per job | $1,340 – $2,590 | 9–14 hrs |
| Catalytic converter replacement per converter | $480 – $2,680 | 1.2–2.5 hrs |
| Serpentine belt replacement per job | $100 – $240 | 0.5–1 hrs |
Ranges use quality aftermarket to OEM parts at $110/hr (national independent average). Dealers run 25–40% higher. Every repair links to its full guide with a state-by-state calculator and the lines to question.
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How these estimates work: the Ford F-150 is mapped to our full-size truck vehicle class, and each figure is that class's labor-time range × the national independent shop rate + realistic parts bands. Model-specific quirks are noted above; for exact local pricing use each repair's state calculator. Full method on the methodology page. Estimates, not quotes.