What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 muffler replacements at independent shops across the US.
$203
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 muffler replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $143 – $312
the middle half of all invoices (parts + labor + fees)
$1431 in 4 paid less
$203typical
$3123 in 4 paid less
Line item
Low (1 in 4 paid less)
Typical
High (3 in 4 paid less)
Parts — Muffler and pipeMuffler, pipe section(s), hangers, clamps or gaskets
$65
$105
$150
Labor — 1 hrs typicalRange 0.8 – 1.5 hrs: cut out the rusted section, fit the muffler and pipe, weld or clamp, hang and check for leaks
$65
$98
$140
Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop
—
~$1
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Total — what owners paid
$143
$203
$312
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 $143 and $312 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 muffler replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (universal muffler clamped to a sound pipe); above it is not automatically gouging (direct-fit OEM muffler with tailpipe, rusted pipe sections replaced, new hangers welded) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
Universal vs. direct-fit — a welded universal muffler is the economy path; OEM assemblies cost more.
How much pipe — the metal around a rotten muffler is rarely healthy.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1976–2024 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.