Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-250 — Glow Plug Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-250 glow plug replacements at independent shops across the US.
$352
typical total — half of all Ford F-250 glow plug replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $204 – $578
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2041 in 4 paid less
$352typical
$5783 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Glow plugsGlow plugs (usually a set or a bank); sometimes the control module | $51 | $123 | $199 |
| Labor — 2.2 hrs typicalRange 1.3 – 3.4 hrs: test each plug, replace, verify cold-start operation | $105 | $212 | $331 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$17 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $204 | $352 | $578 |
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 $204 and $578 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-250 glow plug replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (one or two plugs on an accessible bank); above it is not automatically gouging (a full set on both banks, a seized plug extracted, control module replaced) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- How many — shops usually replace a full set or bank so they age together.
- Seized plugs — a plug that breaks in the head turns a routine job into machine work.
- Module — a glow plug circuit code can be the controller, not the plugs.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-250, model years 1977–2024
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.