Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-150 — Water Pump Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 water pump replacements at independent shops across the US.
$480
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 water pump replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $349 – $656
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$3491 in 4 paid less
$480typical
$6563 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Water pumpWater pump with gasket, coolant; often the belt or thermostat | $94 | $143 | $183 |
| Labor — 2.5 hrs typicalRange 2 – 3.1 hrs: drain, remove belt and accessories as needed, replace pump, refill, bleed, pressure-test | $188 | $264 | $360 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$73 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $349 | $480 | $656 |
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 $349 and $656 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 water pump replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (belt-driven pump in the open, coolant topped up); above it is not automatically gouging (timing-belt-driven pump (belt job at the same time), thermostat and hoses renewed) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Belt-driven or timing-driven — a pump behind the timing belt is a timing-belt job — the biggest price fork here.
- While it's drained — thermostat and hoses are often renewed.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1977–2023
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.