Used 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Ford Explorer Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2016 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 15, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate

A used 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate costs between $250 and $1,107, with a median of $676 from 171 salvage yard listings.

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 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate costs $250 to $1,107, with a median asking price of $676. Based on 171 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (4 model years), updated Sep 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2016 Ford Explorer tailgate price snapshot

USD
Low
$250
Average
$664
High
$1,107
207 listings observed · 171 priced listings used · last updated Sep 15, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$676
2016 Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$820–$1,200
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Sport, manual lift27 listings$706$555 – $924
XLT, power lift27 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$725$315 – $1,107
Base, police package, privacy tint glass26 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$425$326 – $873
Limited26 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$750$315 – $1,107
XLT, manual lift25 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$491$281 – $889
Base, police package, green tint glass13 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$615$250 – $986
Platinum10 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$800$320 – $1,031
Sport, power lift9 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$879$393 – $888
Base, w/o police package8 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$623$480 – $887

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 207 observed listings, including 171 with posted prices. Its $676 median is 15% below the Ford Explorer guide's $795 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2018, 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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01wide ±168%

AC Compressor

$143median
$35$515
02wide ±159%

ABS Module

$160median
$40$550
03wide ±285%

Air Bag

$200median
$35$1,175
04wide ±180%

Alternator

$115median
$30$445
05wide ±200%

Axle Shaft

$101median
$20$423
06wide ±68%

Blower Motor

$99median
$45$180
07wide ±304%

Brake Caliper

$70median
$14$439
08wide ±126%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$550median
$153$1,544
09wide ±198%

Front Bumper

$290median
$50$1,200
10wide ±171%

Rear Bumper

$227median
$95$870
11wide ±233%

Car Radio

$121median
$30$595
12wide ±175%

Center Console

$150median
$34$560
13wide ±171%

AC Condenser

$108median
$30$400
14wide ±115%

Control Arm

$125median
$35$322
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16wide ±121%

Door Assembly

$735median
$220$2,000
17wide ±173%

Drive Shaft

$163median
$51$615
18wide ±246%

Engine

$1,699median
$299$8,674
19wide ±141%

Engine Computer

$162median
$35$493
20wide ±169%

Exhaust Manifold

$111median
$25$400
21wide ±81%

Fender

$318median
$106$620
22wide ±196%

Fog Light

$129median
$40$545
23wide ±157%

Front Seat

$181median
$56$625
24wide ±214%

Fuel Pump

$110median
$30$500
25wide ±138%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$50$465
26wide ±288%

Grille

$186median
$35$1,108
27wide ±156%

Headlight Assembly

$836median
$195$2,800
28wide ±195%

Heater Core

$116median
$48$500
29wide ±74%

Hood

$650median
$200$1,166
30wide ±168%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$360
31wide ±88%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$50$200
32wide ±199%

Intake Manifold

$81median
$27$350
33wide ±160%

Master Cylinder

$76median
$20$263
34wide ±282%

Side Mirror

$224median
$39$1,303
35wide ±153%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$45$350
36wide ±70%

Quarter Panel

$484median
$246$920
37wide ±145%

Radiator

$155median
$40$491
38wide ±203%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$25$443
39wide ±185%

Starter

$80median
$20$316
40wide ±153%

Steering Column

$155median
$50$524
41wide ±193%

Steering Rack

$328median
$80$1,349
42wide ±153%

Steering Wheel

$171median
$47$569
43wide ±174%

Strut

$120median
$22$440
44wide ±189%

Sunroof

$319median
$56$1,261
45wide ±291%

Tail Light

$250median
$42$1,495
46wide ±165%

Throttle Body

$76median
$24$275
47wide ±129%

Torque Converter

$250median
$95$740
48wide ±190%

Transfer Case

$300median
$95$1,233
49wide ±173%

Transmission

$1,564median
$243$5,664
50wide ±288%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$20$653
51wide ±170%

Turbocharger

$300median
$81$1,100
52wide ±219%

Water Pump

$75median
$24$353
53wide ±213%

Wheels

$217median
$38$962
54wide ±173%

Window Regulator

$110median
$30$410

Common questions

2016 Ford Explorer tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate?

Based on 171 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate lists between $250 and $1,107, with a median asking price of $676.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate?

Using a used part, a 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate replacement typically runs $820–$1,200 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $676, 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.

Will a 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate also appear under model years 2017, 2018, 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.

How much is a 2016 Ford Explorer truck tailgate?

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Ford Explorer tailgate — median $676, from 171 listings.

2016 Ford Explorer Tailgate Cost — Used From $250 to $1,107