Ford Focus tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $267
- High
- $772
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Focus tailgate?
Asking prices from 394 salvage yards in 40 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 Focus 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 Focus tailgate costs $75 to $772, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 912 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (4 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ford Focus tailgate is listed
We found priced Ford Focus tailgate listings at 394 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 337 listings (17% of the total) from 68 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $181, while California yards ask $278, 54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 337 | 68 | $278+11% |
| Arizona | 220 | 21 | $221-12% |
| Florida | 200 | 32 | $181-28% |
| Illinois | 141 | 22 | $232-7% |
| North Carolina | 128 | 13 | $195-22% |
| Kentucky | 84 | 9 | $203-19% |
| Indiana | 79 | 12 | $248-1% |
| Minnesota | 70 | 9 | $190-24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $250 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Focus tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- Ford Focus median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $395–$775
- 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
(rear view camera), Hatchback (spoiler), electric (EV)42 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$232$100 – $450
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Focus tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Focus tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Focus 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, (rear view camera), Hatchback (spoiler), electric (EV), lists at a $232 median, while (rear view camera), Hatchback (spoiler), ST commands $317, a 37% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $195, while 2016 tops the table at $289. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Focus sits 77% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 42% below the Ford Mustang ($431), and 66% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) 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 Focus parts are priced?
01wide ±246%
Grille
$91median
$17$464
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$285median
$50$1,600
03wide ±290%
Side Mirror
$121median
$25$728
04wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$75median
$20$320
05wide ±208%
Wheels
$100median
$30$445
06wide ±160%
Strut
$75median
$25$265
07wide ±139%
Steering Rack
$149median
$35$450
08wide ±280%
Tail Light
$75median
$25$445
09wide ±155%
AC Compressor
$100median
$25$335
10wide ±227%
Transmission
$583median
$113$2,756
11wide ±235%
AC Condenser
$132median
$25$645
12wide ±98%
Engine
$2,180median
$341$4,600
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Focus tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsFordFocus
F250$1,100
Focus$250
$850 diff6,302 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsFordFocus
Mustang$431
Focus$250
$181 diff6,094 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsFordFocus
Class$739
Focus$250
$489 diff6,069 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsFordFocus
Camaro$400
Focus$250
$150 diff5,910 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsFordFocus
Elantra$600
Focus$250
$350 diff4,045 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsFordFocus
F150$850
Focus$250
$600 diff3,772 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 ±199%
Ford F250
$1,100median
$200$4,577
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 Focus tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ford Focus?
The median asking price is $250 across 912 priced listings from 394 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $195.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Focus tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ford Focus tailgate replacement typically runs $395–$775 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $250, 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 Focus model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Focus tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Focus tailgate fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.