Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Explorer — EGR Valve Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Explorer EGR valve replacements at independent shops across the US.
$308
typical total — half of all Ford Explorer EGR valve replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $175 – $433
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$1751 in 4 paid less
$308typical
$4333 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — EGR valveEGR valve and gasket; sometimes a cooler or tube | $63 | $130 | $209 |
| Labor — 1.5 hrs typicalRange 1 – 2.3 hrs: remove the valve, clean carbon from the passages, install, clear codes and verify | $79 | $135 | $205 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$43 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $175 | $308 | $433 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $175 and $433 is inside the band where half of all Ford Explorer EGR valve replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (a valve on top of the engine, two bolts); above it is not automatically gouging (a valve buried under the intake, EGR cooler or passages cleaned, tube replaced) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Access — some valves are on top; others hide under intake plumbing.
- Passage cleaning — carbon in the passages must be cleared or the new valve fails the same way.
- Cooler — on some engines the EGR cooler is the actual failure and costs more.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Explorer, model years 1992–2021
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.