Just got a quote from my local dealership for around $4,000 to replace the cam phasers on my 2019 F150 with 136,000 miles. That price doesn’t include the timing belt either. Anyone here who’s had this service done, does this sound right?
Sounds about right. I had my 2012 F150 3.5 done last year, and it came out to around $3,800.
Yep, that’s in the ballpark depending on the labor rate. I work as a Ford service advisor.
Just had mine done on my 2020 with 78k miles. It was about $3,900. Make sure they use the newer, updated parts. Here are the part numbers from another forum that matched mine:
Intake Phaser: ML3Z-6256-A
Exhaust Phaser: ML3Z-6C525-A
If it starts with HL3Z, that’s the old design.
@Hadi
Yeah, my shop ordered the updated parts. I wouldn’t trust a dealership to do that—they’ll want you back for more repairs later.
I had my 2011 done about three years ago in Massachusetts. It cost around $3,900.
Yup, sounds right.
I had the cam phasers done on my 2011 3.5 back in 2017 for $3,300 CAD.
My 2004 5.4L was around $3,200 to get the cam phasers replaced.
Yep, and it usually takes around three days to get done.
Suki said:
Yep, and it usually takes around three days to get done.
Mine took four days because Ford didn’t order the right parts.
Suki said:
Yep, and it usually takes around three days to get done.
Mine took four days because Ford didn’t order the right parts.
I’m glad I sold mine. Never buying a Ford again.
The parts alone (phasers, guides, bolts, chains, fluids) are probably about a quarter of the price you were quoted.
Hayden said:
The parts alone (phasers, guides, bolts, chains, fluids) are probably about a quarter of the price you were quoted.
There are also a lot of gaskets involved. You might as well replace the water pump and thermostat while you’re at it.
@Ash
When I did mine, I replaced the water pump, thermostat, HP fuel rail, all the gaskets, and any other part I could while the timing chain cover was off. It came out to around $1,000-$1,200, including my mistakes.
@Hayden
Yeah, the parts do add up, but it’s the labor that really hurts—my shop charges over $175 per hour!
Ash said:
@Hayden
Yeah, the parts do add up, but it’s the labor that really hurts—my shop charges over $175 per hour!
I was quoted $200 per hour for what they called a 10-hour job at a Ford dealership, so I decided to do it myself. Even with a few mistakes, it was still cheaper. Of course, they offer a warranty on their work, and I take on that risk myself, but that’s why I made sure to do it right the first time.
@Hayden
Hats off to you for tackling that job! My brother is a certified Honda mechanic, so I’ve picked up some small repair skills, but my truck is my only vehicle, and I still owe on it. It wouldn’t be wise for me to try something that big on my own.
@Ash
I hear you. I just got my truck last September and still owe on it too. Luckily, I had a backup car for my commute, and my family lent us a car for my wife to use. I couldn’t have done the job without the extra help.