Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-150 — Shock And Strut Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 shock and strut replacements at independent shops across the US.
$445
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 shock and strut replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $298 – $659
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2981 in 4 paid less
$445typical
$6593 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Shocks or strutsShock absorbers or complete strut assemblies for one axle | $159 | $222 | $309 |
| Labor — 1.8 hrs typicalRange 1 – 2.6 hrs: replace both units on the axle, torque, alignment for struts | $96 | $149 | $236 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$75 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $298 | $445 | $659 |
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 $298 and $659 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 shock and strut replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (rear shocks on a truck — bolt-on, no alignment); above it is not automatically gouging (front strut assemblies with mounts, alignment, air-suspension conversions) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Shocks vs. struts — shocks bolt on; struts carry the spring and need an alignment afterward.
- Complete assemblies — pre-assembled struts cost more in parts but save labor.
- Pairs — always replaced per axle in pairs.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1920–2025
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.