Ford F-150 — Catalytic Converter Replacement

What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 catalytic converter replacements at independent shops across the US.

$820

typical total — half of all Ford F-150 catalytic converter replacement jobs cost less, half cost more

Fair range $468 – $1,368

the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)

$4681 in 4 paid less

$820typical

$1,3683 in 4 paid less

Line item	Low (1 in 4 paid less)	Typical	High (3 in 4 paid less)
Parts — Catalytic converterConverter (direct-fit or universal with welding), gaskets, often oxygen sensors	$295	$569	$935
Labor — 2.7 hrs typicalRange 1.8 – 3.9 hrs: confirm the diagnosis, remove the old unit (often cutting rusted hardware), install, clear codes and verify	$150	$253	$390
Total — what owners paid	$468	$820	$1,368

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 $468 and $1,368 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 catalytic converter replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (universal converter welded in, one sensor reused); above it is not automatically gouging (OEM direct-fit unit, two converters on a V-engine, new oxygen sensors, California-emissions parts) — but both ends deserve a question.

What moves the price

OEM vs. aftermarket — OEM converters cost multiples of aftermarket; some states require specific certifications.
One or two — V6 and V8 engines have one per bank.
Root cause — a converter killed by misfires or oil burning will die again unless the cause is fixed first.

About this data · How to use this report

Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1979–2021
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.