Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Ranger — Clutch Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Ranger clutch replacements at independent shops across the US.
$745
typical total — half of all Ford Ranger clutch replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $395 – $998
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$3951 in 4 paid less
$745typical
$9983 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Clutch kitClutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing; often a flywheel or resurfacing, pilot bearing, fluid | $119 | $267 | $392 |
| Labor — 4.9 hrs typicalRange 3.2 – 6 hrs: remove the transmission, replace the clutch components, resurface or replace the flywheel, reinstall and bleed | $243 | $375 | $521 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$103 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $395 | $745 | $998 |
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 $395 and $998 is inside the band where half of all Ford Ranger clutch replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (standard kit with the flywheel resurfaced, two-wheel-drive layout); above it is not automatically gouging (dual-mass flywheel replaced, all-wheel-drive or subframe-drop vehicles, slave cylinder and hydraulics renewed) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Flywheel — resurfacing is cheap; a dual-mass flywheel replacement is not.
- Drivetrain layout — AWD and transverse layouts take far longer to pull the transmission.
- Hydraulics — slave cylinders are usually replaced while the transmission is out.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Ranger, model years 1983–2019
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.