Vehicle price comparison
Ford Explorer vs Ram 2500 Rear Bumper prices
Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price face-off
Median price comparison
Market analysis
Why does the Ram 2500 rear bumper cost more?
A used Ram 2500 rear bumper carries a median asking price of $280, which is 19% higher than the Ford Explorer at $227. Supply also plays a role: Ford Explorer has 2,993 priced listings versus 47 for Ram 2500, and more listings generally mean more choices and more competitive pricing.
The Ford Explorer average ($318) runs 40% above its median ($227), indicating a tail of high-priced listings — likely low-mileage or remanufactured units pulling the average up.
Only 31% of Ram 2500 rear bumper listings include a posted price (47 of 153 observed) — the rest are "call for price," which usually signals negotiable or higher-than-average pricing.
The Ford Explorer rear bumper is interchangeable across 15 model years versus just 11 for the Ram 2500 — that wider compatibility window means more donor vehicles in salvage yards and tends to push prices lower.
Buyer's checklist
What to check before buying a used rear bumper cover
- Check the area around the trailer hitch cutout (if any) for stress cracks.
- Confirm whether reflectors and parking sensors are included in the assembly.
- Inspect the step pad area on truck bumpers for cracking from UV exposure.
- Look for paint-match issues: rear bumpers fade differently than steel body panels because they're plastic.
Full price guide
Ford Explorer Rear Bumper
$95 – $870 · 2,993 listings
Full price guide
Ram 2500 Rear Bumper
$65 – $795 · 47 listings
Common questions
Ford Explorer vs Ram 2500 rear bumper FAQ
Is a used Ford Explorer rear bumper cheaper than a Ram 2500?
Ford Explorer has the lower median by $53 (19%). The Ford Explorer rear bumper ranges from $95 to $870 across 2,993 listings, while the Ram 2500 ranges from $65 to $795 across 47 listings.
Can I use a Ford Explorer rear bumper in a Ram 2500?
This comparison describes pricing, not interchangeability. Even when two parts share similar prices, they may require different engines, trims, electronics, or mounting points. Always match the seller's part number against your VIN before purchasing.
How many listings does this comparison cover?
This comparison draws from 2,993 priced Ford Explorer listings and 47 priced Ram 2500 listings — 3,040 in total.
Are there different trim variants to choose from?
Yes. The Ford Explorer rear bumper has 9 trim variants and the Ram 2500 has 1. Variants differ by engine size, drivetrain, or part number — matching the right variant is critical for proper fitment.
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