Ford F-150 Ignition Coil Replacement Cost (2009-2026)
Quick Answer by Engine
5.0L Coyote V8 (single)
$229-$314
3.5L EcoBoost (single)
$260-$420
2.7L EcoBoost (single)
$240-$390
5.4L Triton 3V (single)
$200-$310
At independent shop ($110-$135/hr). Ford dealer: $320-$480 per coil.
5.4L Triton 3-Valve: Broken Spark Plug Warning
The 5.4L 3-valve engine uses a two-piece spark plug design where the threaded end can shear off inside the cylinder head during removal. This is not a rare failure. Budget an additional $100-$300 per stuck plug for extraction using the Lisle 65600 broken plug remover.
Before any coil work on a 5.4L Triton:
- Engine must be cold. Never remove plugs from a warm 5.4L Triton.
- Apply penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Kroil) 24 hours before attempting removal.
- Read Ford TSB 08-7-6 for the recommended extraction procedure.
- If you have never done this before, let a shop with experience handle it.
Cost by Engine
Source: AllData flat-rate hours, Motorcraft + Denso parts pricing April 2026, independent shop rates $110-$135/hr.
| Engine | Coils | Parts (single) | AllData (single) | Total single | Total full set | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L Triton 3V (2009-2014) | 8 | $200-$280 | 0.6 hr | $275-$360 | $720-$1,040 | Broken plug risk. Read TSB 08-7-6. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost (2011-2026) | 6 | $260-$380 | 0.7 hr | $340-$460 | $580-$880 | Heat failure 60-80k. Driver-side first. |
| 2.7L EcoBoost (2015-2026) | 6 | $240-$360 | 0.65 hr | $315-$435 | $560-$840 | Similar heat profile to 3.5L |
| 5.0L Coyote V8 (2011-2026) | 8 | $229-$280 | 0.45-0.8 hr | $280-$380 | $720-$1,100 | Rear bank +0.3 hr per coil |
Which Cylinder Fails First by Engine?
3.5L EcoBoost
Cylinders 1, 2, 3 (driver-side bank, closer to turbocharger heat source). First failure typically 60-80k mi on hard-working trucks.
5.0L Coyote V8
Cylinders 7 and 8 (rear driver-side, heat soak from exhaust manifold proximity). Rear-bank access adds 0.3 hr per coil.
Recommended Parts by Engine
| Engine | OEM (Motorcraft) | Aftermarket | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L Triton 3V (2004-2010) | Motorcraft DG-511 / DG-521 | Standard Motor Products UF-537 | Any budget brand |
| 3.5L EcoBoost | Motorcraft DG-549 (2011-16) / DG-585 (2017+) | OE-grade (Motorcraft/Denso) | No-name; turbo heat kills cheap coils |
| 2.7L EcoBoost | Motorcraft (confirm per VIN) | OE-grade (Motorcraft/Standard) | No-name under $25 |
| 5.0L Coyote V8 | Motorcraft DG-549 | OE-grade (Denso/NGK) | Any under $25 |
Motorcraft numbers are genuine Ford references; coils changed by model year (DG-511/DG-521 on the 5.4L 3V, DG-549 then DG-585 on later trucks), so confirm against your VIN before ordering. On EcoBoost engines always use Motorcraft OEM or Denso: turbo heat cycles destroy cheap coils in 20-30k miles.