FORD F-150 Super Crew Clutch slave cylinder replacement

Engine, Fuel & Emissions system·2009–2013 · FORD repair guide

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AftermarketUS$402US$933
OEM partsUS$523US$1,353
Labour16 hrs

FORD F-150 Super Crew — What to know

The F-150 is America's best-selling vehicle and has enormous aftermarket and independent workshop support. Parts are competitively priced and the truck's popularity means most mechanics are familiar with it. EcoBoost models (2.7T, 3.5T) have more complex maintenance than naturally-aspirated V6 or V8 alternatives.

What is this repair?

Plain-English overview

The clutch transfers engine power to the transmission in manual cars; a worn clutch slips under load, has a high biting point or smells burnt when pushed hard. Clutch kits include the disc, pressure plate and release bearing.

Warning signs

How to tell your FORD F-150 Super Crew needs this repair

  • Clutch slipping — engine revs rise under acceleration but the car doesn't speed up accordingly
  • Very high biting point (pedal nearly fully released before the clutch engages)
  • Burning smell after driving in heavy traffic or on hills
  • Difficulty engaging gears, especially first or reverse
  • Juddering or vibration when pulling away from a standstill

Common causes

Why FORD F-150 Super Crew vehicles need this repair

  • 1.Normal disc friction wear from thousands of engagement and release cycles
  • 2.Riding the clutch — resting the foot lightly on the pedal while driving
  • 3.Excessive clutch slip when pulling away, especially on hills
  • 4.Oil contamination from a leaking rear crankshaft or gearbox input seal
  • 5.Towing or carrying heavy loads accelerating disc wear

What affects the price

Why your quote may differ

  • Whether the flywheel needs resurfacing or full replacement (dual-mass flywheels are expensive)
  • OEM vs performance aftermarket clutch
  • Driving style—aggressive or city driving wears clutches faster

At a glance

Key facts about this repair

Labour time

1–6 hours

at a typical garage

DIY difficulty

Involved

Typical parts included

What gets replaced

Clutch slave cylinder

Risks of ignoring this

What happens if you delay

  • Progressive slipping worsening until the car becomes undriveable
  • Damage spreading to the flywheel or pressure plate, significantly increasing repair cost
  • Sudden failure leaving you stranded
  • Inability to select gears if the gearbox or selector mechanism is affected

Full repair guide

Everything you'd want to ask a trusted mechanic

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The cost varies by year, engine size, and your location. Use the estimator above for an accurate breakdown of parts and labour specific to your FORD F-150 Super Crew.

Common parts for this repair include: Clutch slave cylinder.

Clutch slave cylinder replacement on a FORD F-150 Super Crew typically takes 1–6 hours of labour at a garage.

For a FORD F-150 Super Crew, clutch slave cylinder replacement is typically needed every 60,000–100,000 miles depending on driving style; city driving can reduce this significantly.

Always ask for an itemised quote showing parts cost and labour time separately. Research the cost of the specific parts required online — the part number is often readable from the old component. Compare the labour hours quoted against RepairFair's estimate for your specific FORD model and year. A quote that is 20–30% higher than RepairFair's estimate warrants a second opinion. Ask whether aftermarket or OEM parts are being used, and whether a remanufactured option is available — both legitimate choices, but you should always know which one you are paying for.

For most repairs, a reputable independent with experience on FORD vehicles is the better value choice — typically 30–50% less in total cost for the same quality outcome. The scenarios where a dealer makes sense are: work covered by a manufacturer or extended warranty, recalls or technical service bulletins requiring dealer-level software, and complex electronic programming that requires proprietary tools not yet available to independents. For mechanical repairs, an independent using quality parts is equivalent to a dealer in terms of outcomes and often exceeds dealer service in the attention given to each job.

Quality aftermarket parts from reputable tier-1 manufacturers are appropriate for most FORD repairs. The distinction is between tier-1 aftermarket (Bosch, Denso, Delphi, Gates, SKF, Brembo — brands that supply car manufacturers as original equipment) and budget unbranded parts. Tier-1 aftermarket parts perform identically to OEM and often cost 30–60% less. The components where OEM is genuinely preferable are safety-critical items with tight tolerances (airbag modules, antilock brake modulators), items with FORD-specific software coding (ECU, certain sensors), and components where the OEM part has been specifically improved over earlier versions that were prone to failure.

When any system component is replaced, it is worth inspecting nearby components that share labour time. Replacing one part while the relevant area is already disassembled often costs very little in extra labour compared with doing it as a separate job later. Ask your mechanic to inspect adjacent components and report their condition during the repair. Any part that is visibly worn or leaking and is accessible during the main repair is worth addressing at the same time — this is good planning, not upselling, when the mechanic can clearly show you the condition of the component in question.

At 1–6 hours of labour this is a substantial repair requiring specialist knowledge, proper lifting equipment and workspace. Professional completion is strongly recommended — use RepairFair's estimate to confirm the quote is fair before committing.

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AftermarketUS$402US$933
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Labour16 hrs