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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Trucks / April 200797 F150: Cost of replacing the engine
I got the bad news: My mechanic says I may have to replace the engine. He gave me an approximate cost. But he was hinting that I should get rid of it. I am in the San Francisco Bay Area. Any other folks had an engine (6 cylinder, I think 4.6) replaced on a F150 recently? How much did it cost? For a truck that is 9 years old, do you think it is worth investing more money? Thanks! Deguza >My mechanic says I may have to replace > the engine. He gave me an approximate [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > 9 years old, do you think it is worth > investing more money? Is the vehicle paid for? No other major problems? 9yrs isn't all that old and 'Paid For' is a very good thing. The engine can be rebuilt or a 'long block' can be installed. Here a 4.2 V6 LB is $1300 to $2300.. Might be more expensive in Calif. You then add the cost of the remove/install if you have someone do it for you. Replacing the whole truck would be more costly, but it depends on what you want. Dave S(Texas) On Apr 19, 5:19 am, p...@webtv.net wrote: > >My mechanic says I may have to replace > > the engine. He gave me an approximate [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Dave S(Texas) It is kind of expensive here. First off, I have to have all the work done by my mechanic. His shop rate is arounf $95/hour. Markups for engines are also higher probably. Ballpark numbers my mechanic says $4500 for a rebuilt engine. The truck's bluebook price is not even that. I will get a second opinion but I may just sell it and get a new vehicle. Deguza > It is kind of expensive here. First off, I have to have all the work > done by my mechanic. His shop rate is arounf $95/hour. Markups for [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Deguza Call the dealer and get a price, you may be very surprised. Whitelightning > > It is kind of expensive here. First off, I have to have all the work > > done by my mechanic. His shop rate is arounf $95/hour. Markups for [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Whitelightning I did call the dealer finally: Just for a head replacement they want around $2200. I did not ask what it would be for an engine... Deguza ... > I did call the dealer finally: > > Just for a head replacement they want around $2200. I did not ask what > it would be for an engine... See what your mechanic would charge to throw in a salvage yard motor. What exactly is wrong with the motor that requires it to be replaced?
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