Ford Expedition tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $213
- Average
- $1,342
- High
- $3,050
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Expedition tailgate?
Asking prices from 251 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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.
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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.
Part overview
About the Ford Expedition tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Ford Expedition tailgate costs $213 to $3,050, with a median asking price of $1,241. Based on 543 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ford Expedition tailgate is listed
We found priced Ford Expedition tailgate listings at 251 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 121 listings (16% of the total) from 33 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $645, while Florida yards ask $2,133, 231% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 121 | 33 | $1,031-17% |
| Illinois | 67 | 23 | $645-48% |
| Michigan | 57 | 21 | $1,075-13% |
| Texas | 44 | 20 | $1,460+18% |
| Arizona | 43 | 10 | $1,100-11% |
| Florida | 41 | 12 | $2,133+72% |
| Indiana | 32 | 11 | $840-32% |
| Colorado | 27 | 7 | $1,188-4% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,241 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Expedition tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,241
- Ford Expedition median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,385–$1,765
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Expedition tailgate cost by year?
202565 listings$2,018$699 – $2,600202445 listingsFits 3 years$2,319$950 – $2,928202350 listingsFits 3 years$2,325$337 – $3,050202250 listingsFits 3 years$2,325$337 – $3,050202123 listingsFits 4 years$1,073$550 – $2,4002020100 listingsFits 4 years$1,100$250 – $1,9002019100 listingsFits 4 years$1,250$280 – $2,4002018100 listingsFits 4 years$1,200$280 – $2,400201750 listingsFits 3 years$439$213 – $1,054201650 listingsFits 3 years$723$350 – $1,600201550 listingsFits 3 years$580$245 – $1,998
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Expedition tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Expedition tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, illuminated spoiler, lists at a $1,859 median, while w/o illuminated spoiler commands $2,099, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $439, while 2022 tops the table at $2,325. Parts from 2015–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Expedition sits 13% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 188% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 68% above the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ford Expedition parts are priced?
01wide ±239%
Transmission Control Module
$142median
$30$709
02wide ±178%
Front Seat
$236median
$65$905
03wide ±176%
Car Radio
$166median
$35$620
04wide ±210%
Side Mirror
$321median
$54$1,400
05wide ±251%
Wheels
$192median
$36$1,000
06wide ±233%
Center Console
$199median
$35$962
07wide ±205%
Air Bag
$245median
$49$1,055
08wide ±126%
Strut
$195median
$35$525
09wide ±131%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$30$423
10wide ±121%
Fuel Pump
$153median
$34$404
11wide ±121%
Drive Shaft
$211median
$61$570
12wide ±157%
Steering Wheel
$218median
$50$735
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Expedition tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsFordExpedition
F250$1,100
Expedition$1,241
$141 diff5,933 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsFordExpedition
Mustang$431
Expedition$1,241
$810 diff5,725 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsFordExpedition
Class$739
Expedition$1,241
$502 diff5,700 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsFordExpedition
Camaro$400
Expedition$1,241
$841 diff5,541 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsFordExpedition
Elantra$600
Expedition$1,241
$641 diff3,676 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsFordExpedition
F150$850
Expedition$1,241
$391 diff3,403 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±77%
Ford Bronco
$299median
$190$650
Fordspread ±45%
Ford Bronco Sport
$975median
$650$1,534
Fordwide ±105%
Ford Edge
$800median
$249$1,930
Fordwide ±137%
Ford Escape
$531median
$150$1,600
Fordwide ±143%
Ford Explorer
$795median
$225$2,500
Fordwide ±264%
Ford F150
$850median
$146$4,626
Fordwide ±199%
Ford F250
$1,100median
$200$4,577
Fordwide ±139%
Ford Focus
$250median
$75$772
Fordwide ±130%
Ford Fusion
$298median
$75$850
Fordspread ±46%
Ford Maverick
$1,198median
$605$1,706
Fordwide ±187%
Ford Mustang
$431median
$109$1,722
Fordwide ±60%
Ford Ranger
$770median
$375$1,299
Common questions
Ford Expedition tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ford Expedition?
The median asking price is $1,241 across 543 priced listings from 251 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $439.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Expedition tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ford Expedition tailgate replacement typically runs $1,385–$1,765 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,241, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ford Expedition model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Expedition tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Expedition tailgate fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.