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Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:30 pm
Mother-in-law has 2007 Expedition limited with the 5.4. Died in the road yesterday and towed to dealer. They are telling her today the fuel pump is bad and will cost $1100 to replace.
Does this seem high? I would have thought maybe $600-700 range.
Does this seem high? I would have thought maybe $600-700 range.
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Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:32 pm to creolechef
...it ain't low
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:34 pm to creolechef
The motorcraft pump (Ford OEM) is $400 alone from the parts house. The dealership is probably charging her $500 for it but 6 hours of labor seems high. I would think a mechanic could do it in half that time.
Ask to see an invoice for the work.
Ask to see an invoice for the work.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:35 pm to X123F45
I changed my own FP out once. The part alone costs about $400
They are marking it up on you.
FYI, whenever I run into an issue where I need a mechanic to change a part for me I buy the part on Amazon/Ebay then bring it to Express Oil Change & Service.
They charge $65/hr to install it for you.
Address: 7680 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone:(225) 448-3188
They are marking it up on you.
FYI, whenever I run into an issue where I need a mechanic to change a part for me I buy the part on Amazon/Ebay then bring it to Express Oil Change & Service.
They charge $65/hr to install it for you.
Address: 7680 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone:(225) 448-3188
This post was edited on 4/20/16 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:36 pm to JamalSanders
She said the quote was $500 for the part and $500 for the labor.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:37 pm to JamalSanders
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6 hours of labor seems high
I changed mine out in my driveway with my father in less time than this...
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:39 pm to JamalSanders
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The motorcraft pump (Ford OEM) is $400 alone from the parts house
$270 on Amazon
Call Express and get a quote from them. They can look it up and tell you how much they will charge you for labor
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:41 pm to creolechef
Most likely the fuel pump driver module. Common failure on the F150 located on the rear axle above the spare tire. Not sure about location on Expedition. The module cracks causing moisture to get in and short out the module. Easy to change two bolts and plug it in. Cost about $60 from Amazon.
Amazon Replacement
Amazon Replacement
This post was edited on 4/20/16 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:55 pm to creolechef
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She said the quote was $500 for the part and $500 for the labor.
Fuel pump - $400 + 30% markup = $500+
Labor - 7 hours X $65 = $455
Add in environmental disposal fee, supplies, etc.....
Still, the dealership cost on that fuel pump is probably only $300
Posted on 4/20/16 at 4:58 pm to creolechef
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She said the quote was $500 for the part and $500 for the labor.
The dealership knows they have her over the barrel due to the fact the vehicle would have to be towed elsewhere if not fixed there. If you do get it fixed elsewhere the dealership is going to charge you a shop fee ($100ish) for looking at it plus a storage fee for it sitting on their lot ($35/day). If it were me I would call another garage and see what they will charge to replace the fuel pump (I am betting this is exactly what is wrong and not the module) and get it in writing. Then go back to the dealership and haggle on the price some. I am betting they will work with her on it some.
Of course if you or your dad is halfway handy you can replace it yourself in an hour or two with he right tools. If you are not then I would see if the dealership will work with you some and just have them fix it.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 5:06 pm to JamalSanders
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I am betting this is exactly what is wrong and not the module
Why? The module it a known common problem and has a much higher failure rate than the pump. You can take the module off and look at in a couple of minutes.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 5:11 pm to weadjust
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quote:
I am betting this is exactly what is wrong and not the module
Why? The module it a known common problem and has a much higher failure rate than the pump. You can take the module off and look at in a couple of minutes.
Because the dealership IF meeting Ford's shop guidelines will have already looked at that. But yes the module is a known failure point and the shop should have checked that.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 5:37 pm to creolechef
1st off never ever go to a stealership to have non-warranty work done on a vehicle.
2nd any shop will add a markup to the price of the part.
2nd any shop will add a markup to the price of the part.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 5:45 pm to creolechef
Porsche mechanic in Mandeville just charged me $7xx to change pump on my old car.
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