Used Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor?

Asking prices from 83 salvage yards in 23 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 14, 2026
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Part overview

About the Lincoln Nautilus 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 Nautilus AC compressor costs $65 to $639, with a median asking price of $164. Based on 468 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$170
Grade B (good)$162

Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor price snapshot

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Low
$65
Average
$193
High
$639
484 listings observed · 468 priced15d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$65–$639320 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$483142 listings
Grade XUngraded$82–$2296 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$639 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor is listed

We found priced Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor listings at 83 salvage yards across 23 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 126 listings (27% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $99, while Florida yards ask $324, 227% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois12612$164
Arizona759$123-25%
Indiana506$182+11%
Nevada304$116-29%
Colorado206$126-23%
Michigan198$200+22%
Florida183$324+98%
California168$99-40%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $164 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor replacement cost?

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Used part
$164
Lincoln Nautilus median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$450–$1,065
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor cost by year?

$111$174$238$301$364201920202022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor cost?

Asking prices for a used Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 5% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $170.

Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $123, while 2025 tops the table at $347. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln Nautilus sits 9% above the Ford F150 ($150), 17% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 34% 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

  1. Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
  2. Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
  3. Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
  4. Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.

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How much is a used AC compressor for a Lincoln Nautilus?

The median asking price is $164 across 468 priced listings from 83 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $170. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $123.

How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor?

Using a used part, a Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor replacement typically runs $450–$1,065 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $164, 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 Nautilus model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln Nautilus AC compressor fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Lincoln Nautilus AC Compressor Cost — From $65 to $639