Lincoln MKZ drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $51
- Average
- $239
- High
- $550
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lincoln MKZ drive shaft?
Asking prices from 134 salvage yards in 28 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 drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Lincoln MKZ drive shaft costs $51 to $550, with a median asking price of $245. Based on 385 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2020 (8 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$147
Grade C (fair)$125
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$61–$524327 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$55047 listings
Grade CVisible wear$125–$1251 listings
Grade XUngraded$145–$25010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $61–$524 | 327 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$550 | 47 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $125–$125 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $145–$250 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$147
Grade C$125
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $51–$550 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lincoln MKZ drive shaft is listed
We found priced Lincoln MKZ drive shaft listings at 134 salvage yards across 28 states. Texas supplies the most, with 65 listings (17% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $83, while Michigan yards ask $373, 349% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 65 | 21 | $153-38% |
| Florida | 43 | 10 | $150-39% |
| Missouri | 31 | 8 | $363+48% |
| Utah | 23 | 6 | $83-66% |
| Georgia | 20 | 7 | $260+6% |
| Arizona | 19 | 4 | $125-49% |
| Wisconsin | 17 | 10 | $275+12% |
| Michigan | 17 | 6 | $373+52% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $245 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lincoln MKZ drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $245
- Lincoln MKZ median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $340–$695
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Lincoln MKZ drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ drive shaft 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $250.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (assembly), 2.0L, (VIN 9, 8th digit, turbo), lists at a $138 median, while (assembly), 3.0L (turbo), (torque vectoring system) commands $369, a 167% 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 $144, while 2020 tops the table at $342. 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 29% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 7% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 1% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsLincolnMKZ
1500$190
MKZ$245
$55 diff20,148 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsLincolnMKZ
1500$228
MKZ$245
$17 diff19,362 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsLincolnMKZ
1500$243
MKZ$245
$2 diff15,917 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsLincolnMKZ
F150$240
MKZ$245
$5 diff14,311 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsLincolnMKZ
F250$285
MKZ$245
$40 diff10,148 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsLincolnMKZ
3500$431
MKZ$245
$186 diff7,683 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
Audiwide ±194%
Audi Q5
$269median
$55$1,100
Audiwide ±110%
Audi Q7
$300median
$81$740
Lincolnwide ±131%
Lincoln Aviator
$187median
$61$552
Lincolnwide ±112%
Lincoln Corsair
$195median
$75$510
Lincolnwide ±102%
Lincoln Nautilus
$298median
$80$685
Lincolnwide ±137%
Lincoln Navigator
$190median
$50$570
Common questions
Lincoln MKZ drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Lincoln MKZ?
The median asking price is $245 across 385 priced listings from 134 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $250. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $144.
How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ drive shaft replacement typically runs $340–$695 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $245, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ drive shaft 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.