Ford Explorer tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $225
- Average
- $825
- High
- $2,500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer tailgate?
Asking prices from 577 salvage yards in 45 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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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Last updatedOct 22, 2026AS
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 Explorer 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 Explorer tailgate costs $225 to $2,500, with a median asking price of $795. Based on 2,203 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer tailgate is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer tailgate listings at 577 salvage yards across 45 states. California supplies the most, with 506 listings (18% of the total) from 86 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $523, while Florida yards ask $1,238, 137% 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 | 506 | 86 | $750-6% |
| Texas | 402 | 68 | $681-14% |
| Illinois | 307 | 27 | $782-2% |
| Florida | 204 | 30 | $1,238+56% |
| Arizona | 181 | 25 | $523-34% |
| Michigan | 152 | 36 | $900+13% |
| Ohio | 79 | 22 | $855+8% |
| Missouri | 74 | 16 | $884+11% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $795 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $795
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $940–$1,320
- 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 Explorer tailgate cost by year?
202571 listingsFits 2 years$1,599$600 – $2,5002024242 listingsFits 5 years$990$350 – $1,8002023238 listingsFits 5 years$888$350 – $1,8002022264 listingsFits 5 years$937$285 – $1,8002021254 listingsFits 5 years$1,049$225 – $1,8002020205 listingsFits 5 years$1,043$350 – $1,7902019393 listingsFits 4 years$676$250 – $1,5002018398 listingsFits 5 years$700$250 – $1,4922017182 listingsFits 4 years$650$300 – $1,4002016207 listingsFits 4 years$676$250 – $1,1072015497 listingsFits 5 years$400$225 – $1,200
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer 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, police package, w/o flashing lamps; green tint glass, lists at a $1,100 median, while police package, flashing lamps, privacy tint glass commands $2,250, a 105% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $400, while 2025 tops the table at $1,599. Parts from 2011–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 28% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 84% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 8% 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 Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±285%
Side Mirror
$222median
$39$1,303
02wide ±284%
Grille
$189median
$35$1,108
03wide ±155%
Headlight Assembly
$842median
$195$2,800
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$20$423
05wide ±167%
Strut
$125median
$22$440
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$215median
$36$1,173
07wide ±189%
Radiator
$150median
$40$608
08wide ±170%
Transmission
$1,596median
$243$5,664
09wide ±291%
Tail Light
$250median
$42$1,495
10wide ±198%
Front Bumper
$290median
$50$1,200
11wide ±168%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$95$870
12wide ±180%
Alternator
$115median
$30$445
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsFordExplorer
F250$1,100
Explorer$795
$305 diff7,593 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsFordExplorer
Mustang$431
Explorer$795
$364 diff7,385 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsFordExplorer
Camaro$400
Explorer$795
$395 diff7,201 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$850
Explorer$795
$55 diff5,063 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsFordExplorer
Rogue$1,200
Explorer$795
$405 diff4,986 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiSantaFevsFordExplorer
Fe$700
Explorer$795
$95 diff4,815 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 ±114%
Ford Expedition
$1,241median
$213$3,050
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 Explorer tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $795 across 2,203 priced listings from 577 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $400.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer tailgate replacement typically runs $940–$1,320 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $795, 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 Explorer 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 Explorer tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer tailgate fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.