Ford F-250 Super Duty Glow Plugs & Timer Replacement Costs

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How much does a Glow Plugs & Timer Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford F-250 Super Duty Glow Plugs & Timer Replacement is $209 with $38 for parts and $171 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2015 Ford F-250 Super DutyV8-6.7L Turbo Diesel	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$935.78	Shop/Dealer Price$1135.98 - $1696.09
2013 Ford F-250 Super DutyV8-6.7L Turbo Diesel	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$899.78	Shop/Dealer Price$1100.02 - $1660.14
2001 Ford F-250 Super DutyV8-5.4L	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$285.30	Shop/Dealer Price$326.42 - $400.19
2008 Ford F-250 Super DutyV8-6.4L Turbo Diesel	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$435.30	Shop/Dealer Price$519.37 - $731.11
2009 Ford F-250 Super DutyV10-6.8L	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$447.98	Shop/Dealer Price$529.80 - $725.61
2005 Ford F-250 Super DutyV8-6.0L Turbo Diesel	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$709.59	Shop/Dealer Price$823.83 - $1062.88
2004 Ford F-250 Super DutyV8-5.4L	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$486.28	Shop/Dealer Price$545.87 - $633.50
2006 Ford F-250 Super DutyV10-6.8L	Service typeGlow Plugs & Timer Replacement	Estimate$624.17	Shop/Dealer Price$735.98 - $1002.21

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What is the Glow Plugs & Timer all about?

A diesel engine is different from a gas engine that relies on a spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air that makes the vehicle run. With a diesel engine, the fuel ignites when it’s subjected to high pressure. The fuel temperature heats up to the point where it simply self-combusts. In warm weather, this works just fine, but when it’s cold, the diesel fuel needs help heating up. The glow plugs work to heat the fuel/air mixture so that the vehicle will start in cold weather. Glow plugs are, quite simply, small heaters. There are usually two glow plug timers. The first one sets the preheating time, and the second tells the auto start module when to crank the engine.

Keep in mind:

Your vehicle has to reach optimal cylinder temperature in order to start.
The faster your vehicle starts, the less wear on your battery.

How it's done:

The vehicle's hood is opened and supported manually
The defective glow plugs and timer are removed
The new glow plugs and timer are installed
The hood manual support is removed
The repair is verified and the glow plugs are tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Glow plugs are prone to burn out over time and will need replacement at some point. If you're having trouble starting your diesel engine, one of our expert mechanics can diagnose the problem and determine if it's in the glow plug system.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Glow Plugs & Timer?

Vehicle is slow to start
Vehicle will not start in cold weather
Blue or white smoke coming from diesel exhaust system

How important is this service?

The glow plugs and timer are required to start a cold diesel engine, and if they aren’t working properly, you may be unable to start your vehicle. Have the glow plugs and timer checked out and replaced if necessary.

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