Cost to replace the FICM?

[Mustang1989]

I had my "05 F250 towed to the shop last night because it wouldn't start. It's got 130k miles, so I have no warranty. They called me this morning saying they think its the FICM. He said they can't flash the replacement FICM there, so the truck has to be towed to a dealership first. When it's all said and done, I'm looking at a bill of $1,320. Does that sound right to anyone?

Thanks

[Rob]

talk to eric at innovative, meybe he has a lead on a new one for you for less... no guarantees...

[Goose350]

The FICM from ford is around 800-900 just for the part.

[03f250stroke]

the labor of changing the old for the new is about 20 mins. dont let them try to get you like that on ohh its a lot of work or anything.

i see them for sale sometimes, but maybe if you just buy the part from them and replace it yourself you could save a bunch of money

[Evil Eye]

Originally Posted by 03f250stroke

the labor of changing the old for the new is about 20 mins. dont let them try to get you like that on ohh its a lot of work or anything.

i see them for sale sometimes, but maybe if you just buy the part from them and replace it yourself you could save a bunch of money

It has to be flashed by the dealership to match your PCM code. If it already matches; you're golden!

[Mustang1989]

The shop called me this morning to tell me my truck is ready. The total came to $1,475. Does that seem a little high to anyone? I know the new FICM cost the shop $845, so where does the extra $630 come from? Guess I'll find out when I pick up the truck later today.

Before this happened to me I had no idea how common it is to replace the FICM in the 6.0's. Why is that? Is there anything I can do, or not do to keep this from happening again? I'm seriously considering selling the truck after this. It's been without a doubt the worst vehicle I've owned. I've had it just over a year, and have already put close to $4,000 into it.

[Goose350]

Thats about what I paid. You had the price of the part, price of labor, and price of programming it.

[cartmanea]

cost + rape

[SCUFFY828]

sounds like the labor might be a little high , depending on rate , they probably charged for diag , plus replacement , plus programmable module installation