Ford Repair Costs
24 repair prices for Ford in Australia (AUD)
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Wheel Alignment | $92-$184 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $115-$345 |
| Air Conditioning Regas | $120-$250 |
| Tyre Replacement (per tyre) | $120-$300 |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | $149-$431 |
| rear-brake-pad-replacement | $150-$500 |
| Car Battery Replacement | $172-$460 |
| Engine Oil & Filter Change | $172-$345 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $172-$460 |
| front-brake-pad-replacement | $200-$500 |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | $230-$575 |
| Windscreen Replacement | $230-$690 |
| Shock Absorber Replacement | $345-$805 |
| Water Pump Replacement | $345-$828 |
| Radiator Replacement | $345-$1035 |
| Rear Brake Pads & Rotors | $373-$603 |
| Alternator Replacement | $460-$1035 |
| Strut Replacement (per strut) | $460-$920 |
| Front Brake Pads & Rotors | $575-$805 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $690-$1380 |
| Clutch Replacement | $920-$1725 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $1725-$3450 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $2000-$3500 |
| CVT Transmission Repair | $2300-$5750 |
Common Repairs for Ford
Mechanic's Verdict: Ford
The Ranger diesel with the 6R80 torque-converter auto is a safe, well-supported pick — it does NOT use the troublesome dry Powershift. The Powershift DPS6 (2010-2016) only affects Focus, Fiesta and EcoSport; buy those in manual or avoid.
Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.
Ford ownership & common problems
What is Ford's warranty in Australia?
5 years / unlimited km from 1 May 2018, plus a 5-year corrosion-perforation warranty.
How much does Ford service cost?
Capped-price servicing caps at $399 per service from MY2026 (first 5 standard services), on 12-month / 15,000 km intervals, covering 6 years / 105,000 km. Some models sit in the $329-$399 band.
What are the most common Ford repairs?
The Ranger 3.2L five-cylinder diesel uses a conventional 6R80 / 10R80 torque-converter automatic (NOT a dual-clutch) and its typical issues are turbo and intercooler failures, EGR-cooler carboning and transmission overheating under heavy tow. Separately, the Focus, Fiesta and EcoSport Powershift DPS6 dry dual-clutch (2010-2016) failed at scale and Ford was taken to court by the ACCC — buy those models in manual or avoid. Next-Gen Ranger 2.0L bi-turbo has early reports of power loss and oil leaks.