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Fuel injector set replacement cost

Use the parts prices, labor hours and local totals to plan for this repair. Confidence C applies to a broad repair category; this is not a shop quote for your specific vehicle.

Planning assumption — not a published benchmark. Obtain a written estimate for the diagnosed component.

$400 to $2,800parts range
3 to 10labor hours
1diagnostic hours modeled
setprice basis
Animated automotive components representing fuel injector set replacement

Cost and coverage

How this repair affects warranty value

Fuel injector set replacement uses $400 to $2,800 for parts. At the $147.62 median modeled metro rate, the midpoint repair time plus 1 diagnostic hour adds about $1,107. These parts and labor inputs are planning assumptions without a published benchmark. Tax and shop supplies are excluded.

Service-contract coverage for this repair has not been verified here. Ask for the quoted agreement's covered-part, failure-cause and exclusion clauses before assuming reimbursement. Confirm the claim procedure before authorizing work and keep the diagnosis in writing.

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Local estimates

Estimated total repair bills by city

These examples combine the same parts benchmark with modeled independent-shop labor rates in four metros.

MetroLabor midpointTotal estimate
Dallas, TX$144/hr$896 to $4,607
New York, NY$160/hr$950 to $4,803
Los Angeles, CA$165/hr$966 to $4,863
Miami, FL$144/hr$897 to $4,610

Estimate notes

Cylinder count and direct injection change cost.

Before authorizing a repair

What to check before paying for fuel injector set replacement

Check what the repair price includes

The estimate is for set. Parts cost $400 to $2,800; repair labor is modeled at 3 to 10 hours, plus 1 diagnostic hour at each endpoint and the midpoint.

Cylinder count and direct injection change cost. Ask the shop to identify which of those items are included before comparing two totals.

Compare the estimate with a shop quote

This repair totals about $2,707 using a $147.62 hourly rate, the median modeled midpoint across our metros. We calculate that amount from our assumptions; it is not an observed average bill for your exact car.

This category has no published national benchmark attached to the current record. Treat its parts and labor figures as broad planning assumptions until a shop prices the exact vehicle.

Check the cause as well as the component

A contract can list fuel system coverage and still exclude the cause of this failure. Ask the administrator about diagnosis, labor-rate limits, connected damage and preauthorization before the shop starts work.

Factory coverage and an open safety recall are separate checks. Use NHTSA's VIN recall lookup to check the individual vehicle; a model-level recall count cannot tell you whether your car is affected.

Ask for these details in writing

  • The diagnosed condition, the part number and the number of assemblies being replaced.
  • Parts type, labor hours or flat-rate charge, diagnosis, fluids, calibration and taxes as separate lines where applicable.
  • What you owe if the repair is declined or a contract claim is denied.
  • The repair warranty and the amount that requires your approval before extra work begins.

The FTC's repair guide recommends a written estimate identifying the condition, parts and labor. Its service-contract guidance explains why authorization, exclusions and reimbursement limits matter.

Need to describe a symptom before a diagnosis? Choose the exact vehicle and open the underlying source. Our mechanic-visit guide helps you record when the symptom occurs. A symptom match alone does not justify replacing this part.

Evidence behind the price

What supports the fuel injector set replacement estimate?

This category has no attached published benchmark. Its parts and hours are planning inputs that need a written estimate for the actual vehicle.

Published benchmarkNot attached

A modeled range can help plan a budget; it is not a collected repair bill.

Model-specific repair ranges0

0 named model ranges are retained for this repair. A nameplate range does not establish the price for every year or trim.

Local laborModeled

City totals apply our labor assumptions. Diagnosis, parts choice and approved hours still need a vehicle-specific quote.

Library audit reviewed October 18, 2026. Source dates are retained; the review does not turn assumptions into observed prices.

Documented conditions

What the source records say about this component

4 selected problem files name this component or its manufacturer repair path. The file can describe inspection, software or a smaller repair, so a match does not establish that this complete assembly needs replacement.

Expanded safety recall with replacement remedy

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: recall 25V467000

Ford Bronco Sport · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: BRONCO SPORT. Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.. NHTSA campaign 25V467000. The complete campaign lists 694,271 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources25V467000 · 2025-07-11Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: recall 22V859000

Ford Escape · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: ESCAPE. Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.. NHTSA campaign 22V859000. The complete campaign lists 521,746 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources22V859000 · 2022-11-18Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL: recall 21V961000

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 · 2020

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: GLE 450. Model years: 2020.. NHTSA campaign 21V961000. The complete campaign lists 139 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources21V961000 · 2021-12-13Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →
More matching records (1)

The first 1 additional files are listed here. Use the vehicle profile or current lookup for the full record of your model year.

Check who is responsible before paying

An open recall, a warranty extension and a service bulletin have different eligibility rules. Check your VIN with the manufacturer and confirm any time, mileage or diagnosed-condition limits. A bulletin alone does not promise a free repair. Existing faults generally fall outside a newly purchased service contract.

When a car is unsafeStop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.Bulletin, recall or warranty?Three official looking documents can describe the same bad part while creating very different rights. The document number, VIN scope and remedy language matter more than what someone called it at the service counter.Describe a car problem“It makes a weird noise” is honest, but it leaves the technician guessing. A few observations about timing and conditions can make an intermittent fault much easier to reproduce.
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