Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-250 Super Duty — Starter Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-250 Super Duty starter replacements at independent shops across the US.
$405
typical total — half of all Ford F-250 Super Duty starter replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $273 – $546
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2731 in 4 paid less
$405typical
$5463 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — StarterNew or remanufactured starter motor | $177 | $246 | $302 |
| Labor — 1.3 hrs typicalRange 1 – 2 hrs: test the starting circuit, remove and replace the starter, verify | $84 | $126 | $194 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$33 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $273 | $405 | $546 |
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 $273 and $546 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-250 Super Duty starter replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (remanufactured starter mounted in the open); above it is not automatically gouging (OEM starter buried under the intake manifold or exhaust, corroded cables replaced) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Where it lives — on some engines the starter is right on top; on others it hides under the intake — that's the whole price difference.
- New vs. remanufactured — reman starters are common and much cheaper.
- Battery and cables — a good shop rules them out before selling a starter.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-250 Super Duty, model years 1964–2021
Data confidence High — large sample, stable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence High — large sample, stable 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.