Ford F250 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $1,367
- High
- $4,577
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford F250 tailgate?
Asking prices from 966 salvage yards in 49 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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.
Part overview
About the Ford F250 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 F250 tailgate costs $200 to $4,577, with a median asking price of $1,071. Based on 4,246 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2026 (10 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ford F250 tailgate is listed
We found priced Ford F250 tailgate listings at 966 salvage yards across 49 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,449 listings (13% of the total) from 98 yards. Location matters: yards in Oklahoma ask a median $585, while Missouri yards ask $1,345, 130% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,449 | 98 | $1,309+22% |
| Missouri | 838 | 30 | $1,345+26% |
| Michigan | 606 | 55 | $1,250+17% |
| Indiana | 599 | 23 | $694-35% |
| Oklahoma | 526 | 26 | $585-45% |
| California | 498 | 69 | $950-11% |
| Pennsylvania | 453 | 31 | $750-30% |
| Florida | 449 | 45 | $1,318+23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,071 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford F250 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,071
- Ford F250 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,215–$1,595
- 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
aluminum trim panel (rear view camera, tailgate step), Platinum48 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$2,875$200 – $3,435
w/o aluminum trim panel; w/o tailgate step; black textured handle, w/o remote tailgate release48 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$639$224 – $1,174
w/o aluminum trim panel; w/o tailgate step; black textured handle, remote tailgate release47 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$550$375 – $2,000
w/o aluminum trim panel; w/o tailgate step; painted handle47 listingsInterchange 2023–2024$650$250 – $950
aluminum trim panel (rear view camera, tailgate step), King Ranch46 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$2,386$450 – $4,335
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford F250 tailgate cost by year?
2025300 listingsFits 4 years$810$200 – $4,3352024334 listingsFits 4 years$910$200 – $4,3352023334 listingsFits 4 years$910$200 – $4,3352022714 listingsFits 3 years$1,300$200 – $4,0542021714 listingsFits 3 years$1,330$200 – $4,0932020714 listingsFits 3 years$1,321$200 – $4,0542018899 listingsFits 4 years$945$200 – $4,5772017841 listingsFits 3 years$900$200 – $4,577
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford F250 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford F250 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, w/o aluminum trim panel; w/o tailgate step; black textured handle, remote tailgate release, lists at a $550 median, while aluminum trim panel (rear view camera, tailgate step), Platinum commands $2,875, a 423% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $810, while 2021 tops the table at $1,330. Parts from 2023–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford F250 sits 148% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 45% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 168% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) 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 F250 parts are priced?
01wide ±115%
Transmission Control Module
$190median
$45$483
02wide ±169%
Drive Shaft
$285median
$80$1,041
03wide ±157%
Side Mirror
$694median
$148$2,328
04wide ±273%
Center Console
$239median
$46$1,350
05wide ±165%
Front Seat
$260median
$85$945
06wide ±155%
Car Radio
$200median
$58$678
07wide ±157%
Air Bag
$224median
$63$765
08wide ±171%
Wheels
$299median
$75$1,095
09wide ±99%
Transmission
$3,500median
$1,100$8,032
10wide ±121%
Steering Column
$255median
$95$710
11wide ±127%
Alternator
$142median
$25$385
12wide ±127%
Engine Computer
$250median
$61$694
Price comparisons
Compare Ford F250 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsFordF250
Mustang$431
F250$1,071
$640 diff9,428 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsFordF250
Class$739
F250$1,071
$332 diff9,403 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsFordF250
Camaro$400
F250$1,071
$671 diff9,244 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsHyundaiElantra
F250$1,071
Elantra$600
$471 diff7,379 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsFordF150
F250$1,071
F150$850
$221 diff7,106 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsNissanRogue
F250$1,071
Rogue$1,200
$129 diff7,029 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 ±143%
Ford Explorer
$795median
$225$2,500
Fordwide ±264%
Ford F150
$850median
$146$4,626
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 F250 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ford F250?
The median asking price is $1,071 across 4,246 priced listings from 966 yards. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $810.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford F250 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ford F250 tailgate replacement typically runs $1,215–$1,595 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,071, 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 F250 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford F250 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford F250 tailgate fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.