How much to replace a Mondeo's head gasket?

How much would it be to replace the head gasket in a MK5 Ford Mondeo?

Jonathan Byrne (Tallaght)

Apr 2025 Filed under: repair

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Expert answer

Hi Jonathan,

We don't usually attempt to give readers estimates for repair work to their cars as there is such variability out there in terms of labour rates, quoted prices and even parts prices depending on where you go to get the work done.

I will say that it's a very big job that's unlikely to cost less than €1,000 and comes with nearly 15 hours of solid labour on the car.

The full extent of the engine damage won't be clear until the cylinder head has been taken off as well, so no mechanic is likely to give you a fixed price before they start.

Please do come back to us when you've done the work and give us an account of it all, as that may be of use to another reader in the future.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor