Need Help on Part Cost Estimate - Dealer Scum Price Queston

[Tlh235]

So i took my 2018 SCAB into the dealership to get an oil change and to have the rear step button looked at as i pressed it the other day and it just stayed in and then eventually just fell out. So i had no way to get the step to come out anymore. They called me back like 3hrs later and said i need an entire new Tailgate Step Assembly and it would cost $1700 plus an hour of labor. That price just seems outrageous. I was wondering if we had any parts guys or mechanics in the house that could give me their opinions on this.

Thank You
Terry

 

[FordTechOne]

Unfortunately they are not lying (for once), the list price on the step assembly is $1629.

Your best bet is properly to call some salvage yards and see if you can get the parts you need. I’ve had good success with car-part.com.

 

[Tlh235]

bit the bullet and got it replaced. thank you for the response

 

[smurfslayer]

So... it’s a ... what was 150 or 300 dollar option on the truck, and almost 1800 to replace...

What happened to it that they needed to replace it?
( and is there any preventive maintenance we need to do to avoid suffering the same fate ! )

 

[thatJeepguy]

(Actual cost to manufacture and warehouse) $285.

 

[smurfslayer]

I recall the step was one of the cheapest options on the truck - I think rear heated seats was cheapest, but the step was without a doubt the best bargain for options!

curious to know what broke and how.