Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-150 — VVT Solenoid Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 VVT solenoid replacements at independent shops across the US.
$209
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 VVT solenoid replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $128 – $336
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$1281 in 4 paid less
$209typical
$3363 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — VVT solenoid(s)Variable-valve-timing solenoid(s), seals, oil and filter | $40 | $56 | $94 |
| Labor — 1.5 hrs typicalRange 0.8 – 2.2 hrs: replace the solenoid(s), change oil if sludged, clear codes and verify | $73 | $121 | $214 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$32 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $128 | $209 | $336 |
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 $128 and $336 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 VVT solenoid replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (one solenoid on top of the engine); above it is not automatically gouging (two or more solenoids, oil change with it, solenoids under the intake) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- One or several — many engines run two to four; codes point to the one that failed.
- Oil — sludge is what sticks them — fresh oil usually comes with the job.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1976–2020
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.