If you own a Ford F-150, you probably love its power and how much work it can do. But what happens when the engine starts to fail? How much will it cost to replace it? And is it even worth it?
Don’t worry, I’m here to help you. In this guide I will show you real prices for every F-150 engine, what the labor adds on top, and how to decide if your truck is worth the money.
How Much Does a Replacement F-150 Engine Cost?
The biggest part of the bill is the engine itself. Your shop will usually offer a remanufactured engine, which is an old engine rebuilt to zero miles with new wear parts and a warranty.
Here is what Fraser Engines, a rebuilder that has been in business since 1961, charges for each F-150 engine. These were their prices on October 3, 2026, for the engine only:
So the engine alone runs from about $3,200 for an older 5.4 to about $8,700 for a fully loaded 2018 or newer 5.0. The newer and more complex the engine, the more you pay.
How Much Does the Labor Add?
On top of the engine you pay the shop to take the old one out and put the new one in.
Shops usually do not guess this number. They look up the book time for your exact truck in a labor guide, and Fraser even pays its warranty labor by that same book time.
So ask your shop how many hours they are quoting, then do the math. Tekmetric, a company that makes software for repair shops, puts the average US labor rate at $132 an hour (June 2026), using data from more than 10,000 shops.
That means every 10 hours of labor adds about $1,320. Rates are higher in some states, for example $156 an hour in California and $141 in Texas, so your number can be higher.
Work out your price
Pick your engine and the hours on your shop's quote. Engine prices from Fraser Engines and Reman-Engine.com on October 3, 2026, labor at $132 an hour (Tekmetric's US average).
For a wider picture, J.D. Power puts a typical engine replacement at $2,000 to $10,000 across all kinds of vehicles, and higher for luxury and sports cars.
Other Costs You Might Not Expect
When you price an engine, look past the big number. These extras showed up on the sellers’ own pages:
- A core deposit. Reman-Engine.com adds a refundable $720 core deposit on a 2017 F-150 5.0, which you get back when you return your old engine. Fraser charges no upfront core on most of its engines.
- Shipping. Reman-Engine.com charges $299 for that same engine. Fraser ships free to a business address, but charges $125 to a home on its 6.2L page.
- A liftgate fee. Reman-Engine.com adds $99 if the engine goes somewhere without a forklift, like a home garage.
Towing and the diagnosis also cost extra if your truck died on the road, so ask for those on the quote too.
New, Rebuilt or Used Engine: Which One Should You Pick?
When the old engine is gone, you usually choose between a rebuilt engine and a used one.
A used engine is cheaper. Reman-Engine.com listed a used 2017 F-150 5.0 with 129,000 miles for $3,807 and one with 75,000 miles for $4,598.
But read the warranty. Theirs is 5 years or 50,000 miles for parts only, so if the engine fails, you pay the labor again.
A rebuilt engine costs more but comes back at zero miles. Fraser’s warranties run 3 to 5 years and cover parts and labor.
So for a truck you plan to keep for years, I would pick the rebuilt engine. If you just need the truck running so you can sell it, a low-mileage used engine can make sense.
Check the Engine Before You Buy It
Before you order anything, give the seller your VIN. Fraser points out that the 5.0 has come in three generations: 2011 to 2014, 2015 to 2017, and 2018 and newer.
They do not swap with each other, and the truck and car versions of the same engine are different too.
Also ask what the engine comes with. Some are bare long blocks, so your shop has to move parts like the oil pan, timing cover and valve covers over from your old engine. The fully loaded versions cost more but save labor.
A Note for EcoBoost Owners
If your 2.7 or 3.5 EcoBoost failed because it ran low on oil, the turbochargers were starved of oil too. J.D. Power says they should be replaced along with the engine, so make sure your quote includes them or explains why not.
Is It Worth Replacing a Ford F-150 Engine?
It depends on your truck. First, check if it is still under Ford’s powertrain warranty. J.D. Power notes that if the engine failed from a factory defect within the warranty, you may pay nothing at all.
If it is out of warranty, look up what your truck is worth with the engine running, then compare it with the full quote. If the truck is otherwise in good shape and worth a lot more than the repair, replacing the engine usually makes sense.
But if the body is rusty, the transmission is tired too, or the quote is close to what the truck is worth, that money may be better spent on another truck.
FAQs on F150 Engine Replacement Cost
How much does it cost to replace an F-150 engine?
The engine alone is about $3,200 to $8,700 at Fraser Engines, depending on which engine your truck has. Labor comes on top, at about $132 an hour on average.
How much is a rebuilt 5.0 engine for an F-150?
Fraser Engines listed its standard rebuilt 5.0L V8 at $4,899 on October 3, 2026. Builds for 2018 and newer trucks were $6,900 to $8,699.
How much is a rebuilt 3.5 EcoBoost engine?
$5,100 for 2016 and older trucks and $6,699 for 2017 and newer, at Fraser Engines on October 3, 2026.
Is a used engine a good idea?
It is cheaper, but check the warranty. The used engines we found came with parts-only cover, so a second failure means paying the labor again.
Does the price include labor?
No. The engine prices here are for the engine only. Ask your shop for its hours and multiply by its hourly rate.
Can I replace the engine myself?
You can save the labor, but it is a big, heavy job that needs a hoist and a lot of experience. For most people it is better left to a shop.
Where These Prices Come From
- Fraser Engines, rebuilt 5.0L, 3.5L EcoBoost, 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.7L, 5.4L and 6.2L engine pages, prices checked October 3, 2026.
- Reman-Engine.com, 5.0L engine for a 2017 Ford F-150, checked October 3, 2026.
- Tekmetric, Average Auto Repair Labor Rates by State, June 30, 2026.
- J.D. Power, How Much Does It Cost to Replace an Engine?, March 10, 2025.
I hope this helps you make the right call for your truck. If you have a quote in hand and want to ask me about it, you can email me at costcheckr@gmail.com.
