Ford Mustang tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $109
- Average
- $504
- High
- $1,722
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Mustang tailgate?
Asking prices from 726 salvage yards in 44 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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Last updatedOct 20, 2026AS
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 Mustang 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 Mustang tailgate costs $109 to $1,722, with a median asking price of $431. Based on 5,182 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Ford Mustang tailgate is listed
We found priced Ford Mustang tailgate listings at 726 salvage yards across 44 states. California supplies the most, with 1,141 listings (17% of the total) from 85 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $350, while Texas yards ask $500, 43% 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 | 1,141 | 85 | $400-7% |
| Michigan | 778 | 48 | $398-8% |
| Florida | 731 | 55 | $488+13% |
| Indiana | 382 | 27 | $350-19% |
| Texas | 381 | 53 | $500+16% |
| Illinois | 367 | 25 | $400-7% |
| Ohio | 261 | 28 | $350-19% |
| Wisconsin | 201 | 18 | $360-16% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $431 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Mustang tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $431
- Ford Mustang median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $575–$955
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Mustang tailgate cost by year?
202541 listings$1,125$660 – $1,5532024100 listings$1,085$375 – $1,2842023681 listingsFits 9 years$458$109 – $1,7222022699 listingsFits 9 years$426$109 – $1,7222021679 listingsFits 10 years$505$109 – $1,7222020711 listingsFits 10 years$453$109 – $1,1652019729 listingsFits 9 years$411$109 – $1,0452018663 listingsFits 9 years$423$109 – $1,0452017667 listingsFits 10 years$425$109 – $1,1652016664 listingsFits 9 years$400$109 – $1,0452015564 listingsFits 9 years$393$109 – $1,045
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Mustang tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Mustang 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, Non-Interchange search using Ford Mustang and similar models, lists at a $1,060 median, while Non-Interchange search using only Ford Mustang commands $1,245, a 17% 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 $393, while 2025 tops the table at $1,125. Parts from 2015–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Mustang sits 61% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 42% below the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 8% 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 Mustang parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Wheels
$278median
$69$1,140
02wide ±284%
Grille
$213median
$40$1,250
03wide ±191%
Axle Shaft
$179median
$40$725
04wide ±184%
Alternator
$131median
$33$516
05wide ±126%
Fender
$360median
$125$1,030
06wide ±214%
Strut
$137median
$25$612
07wide ±86%
Headlight Assembly
$785median
$375$1,719
08wide ±287%
Transmission
$1,185median
$201$7,000
09wide ±165%
Side Mirror
$210median
$50$742
10wide ±254%
Radiator
$178median
$50$954
11wide ±131%
AC Compressor
$190median
$40$539
12wide ±109%
Steering Rack
$475median
$170$1,210
Price comparisons
Compare Ford Mustang tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsFordMustang
F250$1,100
Mustang$431
$669 diff10,572 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsMercedesCClass
Mustang$431
Class$739
$308 diff10,339 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsChevyCamaro
Mustang$431
Camaro$400
$31 diff10,180 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsHyundaiElantra
Mustang$431
Elantra$600
$169 diff8,315 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsFordF150
Mustang$431
F150$850
$419 diff8,042 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsDodgeChallenger
Mustang$431
Challenger$453
$22 diff7,859 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 ±139%
Ford Focus
$250median
$75$772
Fordwide ±130%
Ford Fusion
$298median
$75$850
Fordspread ±46%
Ford Maverick
$1,198median
$605$1,706
Fordwide ±60%
Ford Ranger
$770median
$375$1,299
Common questions
Ford Mustang tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Ford Mustang?
The median asking price is $431 across 5,182 priced listings from 726 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $393.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Mustang tailgate?
Using a used part, a Ford Mustang tailgate replacement typically runs $575–$955 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $431, 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 Mustang model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ford Mustang tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Mustang tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.