Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-150 — Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 valve cover gasket replacements at independent shops across the US.
$535
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 valve cover gasket replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $307 – $842
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$3071 in 4 paid less
$535typical
$8423 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Valve cover gasket(s)Gasket set, spark plug tube seals; sometimes the cover itself | $61 | $108 | $175 |
| Labor — 3.5 hrs typicalRange 2.5 – 5.2 hrs: remove what's on top of the cover, replace the gasket and seals, reassemble, check for leaks | $246 | $396 | $626 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$31 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $307 | $535 | $842 |
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 $307 and $842 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 valve cover gasket replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (one gasket on an inline engine with clear access); above it is not automatically gouging (both banks on a V-engine, cover replaced because it's warped or cracked, intake removed for the rear bank) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Inline or V — V-engines have two covers, and the rear one is often under the intake.
- Cover condition — warped plastic covers can't seal — replacing the cover costs more.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1977–2020
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.