Hey all, I'm a newbie. I was wondering if someone could tell me the price of a rebuilt transmission for a 1997 F-150 XL 4.2 4x2. I am buying my brother's truck. He took excellent care of it and has never had any problems except a water pump keiling over. The only work it needs is either a new transmission or some rebuilding. It isn't bad right now, but it probably will be if we don't fix it now. Does anyone know how much a new tranny installed costs, v.s. having the existing tranny repaired? Just ballpark estimate is all I need. I cannot get a straight answer from anyone. I know 20 mechanics and they all say different estimates. So I was wondering if someone on here has ever had it done before. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

It's all going to depend on what you buy,where you buy it what year it is, so many things. To have it done average probably cost you about $1500. I'd suggest having a good $100 cooler thrown on too. If you get someone who is just going to replace what is broken and not update anything you might get it done for $1200.
To get someone good to put you in a well built transmission you'll probably spend over $2000.
You can buy a New transmission usually for less than having one rebuilt. Expect to pay about $1000 for a new late model unit. It may require some conversion that could cost an extra $200
Then labor to install it by someone who know how to do it(conversion).
Alan

 

Thanks Alan! I was talking to a mechanic I know and he said the same thing you told me. I'm having everything rebuilt or remanufactured (if needed) just to be on the safe side. I don't want to spend all this money on a tranny and find out I got a leak somewhere, or something. Thanks again