Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford Explorer — Thermostat Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Explorer thermostat replacements at independent shops across the US.
$318
typical total — half of all Ford Explorer thermostat replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $176 – $469
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$1761 in 4 paid less
$318typical
$4693 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — ThermostatThermostat (often with housing on newer engines), gasket, coolant | $30 | $90 | $142 |
| Labor — 2 hrs typicalRange 1.3 – 2.9 hrs: drain, replace thermostat or housing, refill and bleed, verify temperature | $108 | $175 | $253 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$52 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $176 | $318 | $469 |
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 $176 and $469 is inside the band where half of all Ford Explorer thermostat replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (a stand-alone thermostat with a gasket); above it is not automatically gouging (an integrated thermostat-housing assembly, coolant flush, access under the intake) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Thermostat or housing — many newer engines sell the thermostat only as part of a plastic housing.
- Access — some are on top; some live under the intake.
- Coolant — a full refill with the specified coolant is part of the job.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford Explorer, model years 1991–2019
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.