Ford Explorer tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $1,021
- High
- $32,565
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer tailgate ?
How much does a used Ford Explorer tailgate cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Ford Explorer tailgate costs $50 to $32,565, with a median asking price of $850. Based on 1,768 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$32,5651,768 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$32,565 | 1,768 |
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer tailgate cost by year?
202571 listingsFits 2 years$2,126$50 – $3,5102024242 listingsFits 5 years$990$150 – $1,8002023238 listingsFits 5 years$888$150 – $1,8002022250 listingsFits 7 years$800$150 – $1,4092021254 listingsFits 5 years$1,043$150 – $1,8002020205 listingsFits 5 years$1,040$150 – $1,7902019393 listingsFits 4 years$676$125 – $32,5652018398 listingsFits 5 years$683$50 – $1,4922017182 listingsFits 4 years$650$300 – $1,400
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer tailgate cost?
The going rate for a used Ford Explorer tailgate is $850 at the median, with listings spanning $50 to $32,565. That figure comes from 1,768 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
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 $2,690, a 145% 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 $650, while 2025 tops the table at $2,126. Parts from 2016–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 15% above the Mercedes C Class ($740), 87% above the Ford Mustang ($454), and 4% below the Ford F150 ($885) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Ford Explorer parts are priced?
01wide ±880%
Engine
$1,633median
$79$28,825
02wide ±327%
Transmission
$1,750median
$125$11,573
03wide ±194%
Front Bumper
$300median
$35$1,200
04wide ±296%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$35$1,395
05wide ±77%
Hood
$676median
$125$1,166
06wide ±79%
Fender
$345median
$75$620
07wide ±1654%
Headlight Assembly
$911median
$45$30,175
08wide ±275%
Tail Light
$335median
$7$1,850
09wide ±174%
Alternator
$119median
$30$445
10wide ±185%
Starter
$80median
$20$316
11wide ±144%
Radiator
$162median
$25$491
12wide ±157%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$515
13wide ±4673%
Transfer Case
$269median
$34$25,175
14wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$20$423
15wide ±4620%
Strut
$125median
$22$11,573
16wide ±195%
Steering Rack
$325median
$80$1,349
17wide ±482%
Grille
$155median
$20$1,515
18wide ±6729%
Side Mirror
$233median
$20$31,375
19wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$295median
$50$1,551
20wide ±292%
AC Condenser
$118median
$35$723
21wide ±5589%
Wheels
$225median
$24$25,175
22wide ±203%
Fuel Pump
$116median
$30$500
23wide ±182%
Water Pump
$90median
$25$353
24wide ±118%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$55$350
25wide ±167%
ABS Module
$153median
$40$550
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$170median
$15$493
28wide ±168%
Throttle Body
$76median
$20$275
29wide ±921%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$1,396
30wide ±1128%
Drive Shaft
$164median
$51$3,750
31wide ±190%
Intake Manifold
$85median
$27$350
32wide ±115%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$322
33wide ±162%
Blower Motor
$99median
$20$341
34wide ±169%
Exhaust Manifold
$111median
$25$400
35wide ±460%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$1,170
36wide ±154%
Steering Column
$160median
$30$524
37wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$465
38wide ±163%
Window Regulator
$115median
$35$410
39wide ±63%
Instrument Cluster
$100median
$75$200
40wide ±108%
Torque Converter
$300median
$95$740
41wide ±291%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$40$1,053
42wide ±169%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$360
43wide ±12917%
Car Radio
$126median
$15$32,565
44wide ±155%
Heater Core
$116median
$66$425
45wide ±203%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$443
46wide ±153%
Sunroof
$336median
$56$1,081
47wide ±160%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$20$263
48wide ±204%
Fog Light
$126median
$30$545
49wide ±7324%
Center Console
$172median
$25$25,220
50wide ±231%
Air Bag
$250median
$30$1,183
51wide ±94%
Door Assembly
$725median
$72$1,441
52wide ±96%
Quarter Panel
$484median
$100$1,025
53wide ±175%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$520median
$35$1,850
54wide ±245%
Front Seat
$170median
$48$880
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsFordExplorer
Mustang$454
Explorer$850
$396 diff5,458 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsFordExplorer
F150$885
Explorer$850
$35 diff4,090 listings
TailgatecompareNissanRoguevsFordExplorer
Rogue$1,426
Explorer$850
$576 diff3,976 listings
TailgatecompareChevySilverado1500vsFordExplorer
1500$951
Explorer$850
$101 diff3,829 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsGMCSierra1500
Explorer$850
1500$945
$95 diff3,473 listings
TailgatecompareFordExplorervsHyundaiTucson
Explorer$850
Tucson$1,416
$566 diff3,400 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura MDX
$1,703median
$75$3,662
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Bronco
$900median
$79$3,000
Fordspread ±39%
Ford Bronco Sport
$953median
$500$1,250
Fordwide ±107%
Ford Edge
$885median
$35$1,930
Fordwide ±2774%
Ford Escape
$565median
$36$31,385
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Expedition
$1,208median
$40$3,050
Fordwide ±2206%
Ford F150
$885median
$20$39,065
Fordwide ±147%
Ford Focus
$726median
$60$2,200
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Fusion
$301median
$100$850
Fordwide ±3229%
Ford Mustang
$454median
$40$29,360
Fordwide ±75%
Ford Ranger
$755median
$170$1,299
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Common questions
Ford Explorer tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,768 priced salvage yard listings, a used Ford Explorer tailgate lists between $50 and $32,565, with a median asking price of $850.
What affects the price of a used Ford Explorer tailgate?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Explorer tailgate years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Ford Explorer tailgate listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Ford Explorer truck tailgate?
A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The Ford Explorer tailgate prices on this page apply — median $850, from 1,768 salvage yard listings.