2018 Ford Explorer tail light price snapshot
- Low
- $73
- Average
- $166
- High
- $510

Year-specific price guide
A used 2018 Ford Explorer tail light costs $73 to $510, with a median asking price of $164. Based on 377 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (4 model years), updated Aug 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $73–$510 | 377 |
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2018 guide is based on 400 observed listings, including 377 with posted prices. Its $164 median is 51% below the Ford Explorer guide's $335 median.
Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 377 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ford Explorer tail light lists between $73 and $510, with a median asking price of $164.
Using a used part, a 2018 Ford Explorer tail light replacement typically runs $215–$315 all-in: the median used tail light for this year lists at $164, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Ford Explorer tail light also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
A taillight is another name for a tail light. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Ford Explorer tail light — median $164, from 377 listings.