2018 Ford Explorer tailgate — Platinum price snapshot
- Low
- $400
- Average
- $854
- High
- $1,135
Year & trim-specific price guide
Used 2018 Ford Explorer Tailgate — Platinum prices
Trim-specific pricing for the Platinum variant of the 2018 Ford Explorer tailgate, built from 44 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.
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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.
Price summary
A used 2018 Ford Explorer tailgate (Platinum) costs $400 to $1,135, with a median asking price of $860. Based on 44 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Trim-specific context
How does the Platinum compare?
This pricing covers the Platinum variant of the 2018 Ford Explorer tailgate, based on 44 priced listings. Its $860 median is 23% above the 2018 Ford Explorer tailgate overall median of $700.
There are 7 other tailgate variants available for the 2018 Ford Explorer.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Same trim, other years
Platinum in other model years
Same year, other trims
What other 2018 Ford Explorer tailgate variants are available?
Sport
46 listings$680$250 – $1,492Base, w/o police package
32 listings$592$300 – $847XLT, manual lift
32 listings$592$300 – $847Limited
26 listings$788$375 – $917XLT, power lift
26 listings$788$375 – $917Base, police package, green tint glass
22 listings$700$250 – $986Base, police package, privacy tint glass
19 listings$681$375 – $976Back to full guide
2018 Ford Explorer tailgate — all trims
Common questions
2018 Ford Explorer tailgate (Platinum) FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Ford Explorer tailgate (Platinum)?
Based on 44 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ford Explorer tailgate in the Platinum variant lists between $400 and $1,135, with a median asking price of $860.
Which years use the Platinum tailgate?
The Platinum variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability may differ by year.