Used 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2017 Ford Explorer Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2017 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 12, 2026

Part overview

About the 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate

A used 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate costs between $300 and $1,400, with a median of $650 from 160 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 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate costs $300 to $1,400, with a median asking price of $650. Based on 160 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (4 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2017 Ford Explorer tailgate price snapshot

USD
Low
$300
Average
$696
High
$1,400
182 listings observed · 160 priced listings used · last updated Sep 12, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$650
2017 Ford Explorer median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$795–$1,175
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

Limited34 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$800$450 – $1,400
XLT, power lift34 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$800$450 – $1,400
Base, w/o police package29 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$550$300 – $806
XLT, manual lift29 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$550$300 – $806
Sport14 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$726$350 – $1,185
Platinum11 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$900$400 – $1,120
Base, police package, green tint glass5 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$905$850 – $950
Base, police package, privacy tint glass4 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$734$650 – $800

Year-specific context

How does the 2017 Ford Explorer compare?

The 2017 guide is based on 182 observed listings, including 160 with posted prices. Its $650 median is 18% below the Ford Explorer guide's $795 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 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 ±162%

AC Compressor

$148median
$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 ±168%

Rear Bumper

$230median
$95$870
11wide ±233%

Car Radio

$121median
$30$595
12wide ±175%

Center Console

$150median
$34$560
13wide ±168%

AC Condenser

$110median
$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 ±245%

Engine

$1,711median
$299$8,674
19wide ±141%

Engine Computer

$162median
$35$493
20wide ±169%

Exhaust Manifold

$111median
$25$400
21wide ±77%

Fender

$320median
$125$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 ±284%

Grille

$189median
$35$1,108
27wide ±155%

Headlight Assembly

$842median
$195$2,800
28wide ±195%

Heater Core

$116median
$48$500
29wide ±77%

Hood

$629median
$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 ±285%

Side Mirror

$222median
$39$1,303
35wide ±153%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$45$350
36wide ±70%

Quarter Panel

$484median
$246$920
37wide ±189%

Radiator

$150median
$40$608
38wide ±203%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$25$443
39wide ±187%

Starter

$79median
$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 ±167%

Strut

$125median
$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 ±170%

Transmission

$1,596median
$243$5,664
50wide ±288%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$20$653
51wide ±146%

Turbocharger

$293median
$81$935
52wide ±219%

Water Pump

$75median
$24$353
53wide ±264%

Wheels

$215median
$36$1,173
54wide ±173%

Window Regulator

$110median
$30$410

Common questions

2017 Ford Explorer tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate?

Based on 160 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate lists between $300 and $1,400, with a median asking price of $650.

How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate?

Using a used part, a 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate replacement typically runs $795–$1,175 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $650, 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 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate fit another year?

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

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Ford Explorer tailgate — median $650, from 160 listings.

2017 Ford Explorer Tailgate Cost — Used From $300 to $1,400