Lincoln MKZ AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $132
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lincoln MKZ AC compressor?
Asking prices from 192 salvage yards in 24 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 Lincoln MKZ AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Lincoln MKZ AC compressor costs $30 to $343, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 760 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2020 (8 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$133
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$343535 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$28585 listings
Grade CVisible wear$67–$1006 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$249134 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$343 | 535 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$285 | 85 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $67–$100 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$249 | 134 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$133
Grade B$100
Grade C$75
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lincoln MKZ AC compressor is listed
We found priced Lincoln MKZ AC compressor listings at 192 salvage yards across 24 states. California supplies the most, with 184 listings (24% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $85, while Michigan yards ask $208, 145% 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 | 184 | 46 | $100-5% |
| Texas | 179 | 31 | $125+19% |
| Illinois | 144 | 20 | $162+54% |
| Florida | 94 | 27 | $85-19% |
| Indiana | 41 | 7 | $100-5% |
| Oklahoma | 22 | 5 | $125+19% |
| Michigan | 19 | 9 | $208+98% |
| Arizona | 19 | 7 | $99-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $105 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lincoln MKZ AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $105
- Lincoln MKZ median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $390–$1,005
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Lincoln MKZ AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ AC compressor 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 77% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $133.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo), R1234YF, lists at a $98 median, while 2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo), R134A commands $190, a 94% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2017 tops the table at $155. Parts from 2013–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln MKZ sits 30% below the Ford F150 ($150), 47% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 58% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Lincoln MKZ parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Car Radio
$141median
$39$500
02wide ±194%
Transmission Control Module
$99median
$20$405
03wide ±164%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$385
04wide ±256%
Air Bag
$106median
$30$573
05wide ±134%
Center Console
$149median
$45$445
06wide ±203%
Engine Computer
$101median
$30$440
07wide ±92%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$45$320
08wide ±65%
Headlight Assembly
$870median
$265$1,388
09wide ±177%
Transmission
$1,019median
$195$3,800
10wide ±150%
Front Seat
$185median
$75$631
11wide ±238%
Wheels
$164median
$45$826
12wide ±143%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$25$310
Price comparisons
Compare Lincoln MKZ AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsLincolnMKZ
F150$150
MKZ$105
$45 diff3,683 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsLincolnMKZ
Class$198
MKZ$105
$93 diff3,050 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsLincolnMKZ
Class$250
MKZ$105
$145 diff3,046 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsLincolnMKZ
Elantra$143
MKZ$105
$38 diff2,928 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsLincolnMKZ
1500$130
MKZ$105
$25 diff2,877 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsLincolnMKZ
Explorer$143
MKZ$105
$38 diff2,818 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Lincoln MKZ AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Lincoln MKZ?
The median asking price is $105 across 760 priced listings from 192 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $133. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ AC compressor replacement typically runs $390–$1,005 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $105, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Lincoln MKZ model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Lincoln MKZ AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.