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1996 Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost

The average cost for a 1996 Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement is between $1,109 and $1,400.

Labor costs are estimated between $622 and $913 while parts are typically priced around $487.
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Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement

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Ford Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost Estimates

The average cost for a Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement is between $1,109 and $1,400 but can vary from car to car.

Ford F-250 Super Duty

Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost by Year

The average cost for a Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement is between $1,109 and $1,400 but can vary from car to car.

2005 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

2004 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

2003 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

2002 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

1997 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

1996 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

1995 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

1994 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

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Ford Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost Estimates

The average cost for a Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement is between $1,109 and $1,400 but can vary from car to car.

Ford F-250 Super Duty

Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost by Year

The average cost for a Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement is between $1,109 and $1,400 but can vary from car to car.

2005 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

2004 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

2003 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

2002 Ford Thunderbird

$2,010-$2,847

1997 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

1996 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

1995 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

1994 Ford Thunderbird

$1,109-$1,400

1996 Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost

The average cost for a 1996 Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement is between $1,109 and $1,400.

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Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement

Ford Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost Estimates

Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost by Year

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Ford Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost Estimates

Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost by Year

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1996 Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost

The average cost for a 1996 Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement is between $1,109 and $1,400.

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Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement

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Ford Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost Estimates

Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost by Year

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Ford Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost Estimates

Ford Thunderbird Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Cost by Year

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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center - Grandview

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