Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ford F-100 or the Ford F-100?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Ford F-100 is cheaper to maintain — about $217 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 262ci V8 and the 351ci V8?

Across 23 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Ford F-100 or Ford F-100?

The Ford F-100 has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Ford F-100 has 0 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

1964 Ford F-100 vs 1989 Ford F-100 — Labor Times, Costs & Recalls

Specifications

Year

1964

1989

Engine

262ci V8

351ci V8

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

automatic

Fuel

gas

Cost of Ownership

5-Year Maintenance

$7,745

0.13 $/mi

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$7,528

0.13 $/mi

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ADVANTAGEFord F-100 — Saves you $217 over 5 years (3% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Oil & filter change

0.5 hrs$1,380 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

1.4 hrs$560 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr

Front brake pads

1.4 hrs$580 / 5yr

1.0 hrs$460 / 5yr

Differential fluid

1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

1.0 hrs$330 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

Wiper blades

0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr

0.2 hrs$240 / 5yr

12V battery

0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$245 / 5yr

Spark plugs

1.0 hrs$230 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.6 hrs$240 / 5yr

0.5 hrs$210 / 5yr

Coolant flush

1.0 hrs$200 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$230 / 5yr

Water pump

3.0 hrs$200 / 5yr

3.5 hrs$226 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

3.6 hrs$189 / 5yr

4.5 hrs$230 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

4.2 hrs$170 / 5yr

Engine air filter

0.4 hrs$180 / 5yr

0.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

0.7 hrs$140 / 5yr

Alternator

1.8 hrs$143 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

Cabin air filter

— hrs

0.4 hrs$255 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

1.8 hrs$132 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

Starter motor

1.8 hrs$94 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$76 / 5yr

PCV valve

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$65 / 5yr

Thermostat

1.0 hrs$67 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$77 / 5yr

Power steering flush

— hrs

0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.

Fluid Capacities

Ford F-100

brake0.50 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant16.00 qt · ASTM D3306

engine_oil5.00 qt · API SE/SF

power_steering2.00 qt · Ford M2C33-F

rear_diff3.50 qt · API GL-5

transmission_auto11.00 qt · Ford M2C33-F

washer1.00 qt · Windshield washer solvent

Ford F-100

ac_refrigerant · R-12

brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant16.00 qt · Green ethylene glycol 50/50

engine_oil6.00 qt · API SG or higher

power_steering2.50 qt · Mercon

rear_diff3.50 qt · API GL-5

transmission_auto12.50 qt · Mercon

washer1.00 qt · Windshield washer fluid

The Verdict

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.

Open the full dashboard for either truck

Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.