Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Explorer — Fuel Pump Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Explorer fuel pump replacements at independent shops across the US.
$562
typical total — half of all Ford Explorer fuel pump replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $395 – $769
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$3951 in 4 paid less
$562typical
$7693 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Fuel pump / moduleIn-tank pump module or pump with strainer, seal, sometimes a filter | $195 | $284 | $373 |
| Labor — 2.8 hrs typicalRange 2 – 3.5 hrs: drop the tank or access via panel, replace the module, new seal, verify pressure | $172 | $247 | $368 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$31 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $395 | $562 | $769 |
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 $769 is inside the band where half of all Ford Explorer fuel pump replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (access panel under the seat, pump only); above it is not automatically gouging (tank dropped with a full load of fuel, complete module with sender, filter replaced, diesel high-pressure pump) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Access panel or tank drop — the single biggest labor difference between vehicles.
- Module vs. pump — the complete module (with sender and strainer) costs more than a bare pump.
- Fuel level — a full tank has to be drained first — time.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Explorer, model years 1991–2022
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.