I am trying to help my boyfriend as he needs a replacement as he has bent the tailgate due to the weight of his loading and unloading his commercial mower and the cable on the side was missing for two days- this caused one side of the tailgate to bend outward. Please email me kburggr1@jhmi.edu to let me know the cheapest way to get a replacement tailgate. Thanks Karen

 

Look on CL.

 

Thank you.... I am new to this- what is CL? and is that on this website? Thank you again...

 

CL = Craigslist

I'd check classifieds (craigslist, etc..), or local scrap yards.

What year is the truck?

There is a for sale section on the forums, maybe someone is selling what he needs?

 

I would also check the local body shops as well. it may be cheaper than buying a new one.

 

WOW thanks.... I would not have thought of Craigslist... I found one on EBAY? do you think I can trust this? never bought a car part on EBAY! Thanks again,
Karen

 

I've bought and sold on ebay for many years, sold an entire engine using it. Just be sure to check the sellers feedback.
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Be careful about stuff like this on fleaBay. Most of the tailgates (and other parts) are not OEM Ford and are cheap Chinese knock-offs. I know, I've been looking for a replacement tailgate too...

 

Dont forget to check car-part.com its a great search engine for oem recycled parts from recyclers in your back yard and throughout the US.

 

Where exactly are you, I know of a Bare black tailgate in the Knoxville TN area that the Body shop would love to sell if he still has it.