BodyLow
Aluminum panel corrosion / dissimilar-metal reactions at fasteners.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect panel edges, tailgate and around body seams for bubbling paint.
2015–2020 Ford F-150 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ford F-150 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £750
- Worst case, everything
- £8,900
The single priciest documented job on the 2015–2020 Ford F-150 is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,720–£8,900 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
InteriorMedium
Twin-panel panoramic sunroof tracks cracking, leading to jamming or water leaks.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Operate the sunroof through its full tilt and slide functions. Listen for crunching plastic noises and inspect the headlining around the glass for dampness or water stains.
BodyMedium
Door latches freezing or failing to catch, preventing doors from closing securely.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Open and firmly shut all four doors to ensure the latches catch properly. Inspect the latch mechanisms for signs of water ingress, rust, or retrofitted weather shields.
DrivetrainMedium
Grinding noise from the front wheels due to Integrated Wheel End (IWE) vacuum hub failure.
EGR valve / cooler replacement£300–£900
Inspect · Drive the truck at low speed in 2H and listen for a metallic ratcheting noise from the front wheels. Switch to 4H; if the noise instantly disappears, the IWE system is failing.
EngineHigh
3.5L EcoBoost internal water pump — a failure can leak coolant into the engine.
Cooling component replacement£220–£750
Inspect · Check coolant level and history; ask about any pump replacement.
TransmissionMedium
10-speed automatic harsh or erratic shifts.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Test-drive through varied speeds and feel for harsh 1-2 or clunky downshifts.
EngineHigh
Excessive oil consumption and top-end ticking on the 5.0L V8 Coyote engine.
Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700
Inspect · Pull the dipstick to check the oil level. Start the engine from cold and listen closely for a pronounced metallic ticking or knocking from the top end while idling.
EngineHigh
3.5L EcoBoost cam phaser rattle / timing components on cold start.
Interior trim repair£90–£450
Inspect · Cold-start the truck and listen for a rattle in the first few seconds.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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