Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-150 — Throttle Body Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 throttle body replacements at independent shops across the US.
$421
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 throttle body replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $263 – $593
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2631 in 4 paid less
$421typical
$5933 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Throttle bodyElectronic throttle body and gasket | $89 | $199 | $286 |
| Labor — 1.7 hrs typicalRange 1.1 – 2.3 hrs: remove intake ducting, replace, perform idle relearn or programming, verify | $114 | $175 | $260 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$48 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $263 | $421 | $593 |
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 $263 and $593 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 throttle body replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (a cleaning that solved it, or an aftermarket unit); above it is not automatically gouging (OEM electronic throttle body with programming, intake components disturbed) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Clean or replace — carbon buildup sometimes cleans up; a failed motor or sensor means replacement.
- Relearn — many vehicles need an idle relearn or scan-tool procedure after replacement.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1976–2020
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.