Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Escape — Brake Hose Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Escape brake hose replacements at independent shops across the US.
$230
typical total — half of all Ford Escape brake hose replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $161 – $321
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$1611 in 4 paid less
$230typical
$3213 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Brake hose(s)Flexible brake hose(s), crush washers, brake fluid | $43 | $65 | $88 |
| Labor — 1.5 hrs typicalRange 1 – 2.1 hrs: replace the hose, flush and bleed the affected circuit, road test | $88 | $133 | $197 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$32 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $161 | $230 | $321 |
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 $161 and $321 is inside the band where half of all Ford Escape brake hose replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (one hose, single-corner bleed); above it is not automatically gouging (both hoses on an axle, seized fittings, a full fluid flush) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- One or a pair — hoses age together; front hoses are often done as a pair.
- Seized fittings — rusted line nuts turn a quick job into line work.
- Fluid flush — old dark fluid is usually flushed while the system is open.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Escape, model years 2001–2020
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.