Lincoln MKZ engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $128
- High
- $440
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lincoln MKZ engine computer?
Asking prices from 455 salvage yards in 43 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 engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Lincoln MKZ engine computer costs $30 to $440, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 2,092 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)$115
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$4401,631 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$370250 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$9716 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$150195 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$440 | 1,631 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$370 | 250 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$97 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$150 | 195 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$115
Grade B$99
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$440 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lincoln MKZ engine computer is listed
We found priced Lincoln MKZ engine computer listings at 455 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 521 listings (25% of the total) from 57 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $66, while Missouri yards ask $162, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 521 | 57 | $100-1% |
| California | 211 | 34 | $66-35% |
| Florida | 182 | 29 | $100-1% |
| Arizona | 139 | 20 | $88-13% |
| Missouri | 123 | 18 | $162+60% |
| Georgia | 72 | 14 | $103+2% |
| Illinois | 69 | 22 | $146+45% |
| Colorado | 60 | 9 | $126+25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lincoln MKZ engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Lincoln MKZ median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo)49 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$121$50 – $215
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), ID DS71-12B684-VB46 listingsInterchange 2015–2020$75$40 – $305
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), ID DS71-12B684-AB42 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$106$50 – $435
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), ID EP5A-12A650-ARA39 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$106$60 – $331
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), ID DS71-12B684-VC36 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$65$30 – $150
Model-year comparison
What does a Lincoln MKZ engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ engine computer 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 53% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $115.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), ID DS71-12B684-VC, lists at a $65 median, while Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo) commands $121, a 86% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2015 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2013–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln MKZ sits 10% below the Honda Accord ($112), 9% below the Honda Civic ($111), and 20% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Lincoln MKZ parts are priced?
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Car Radio
$141median
$39$500
02wide ±194%
Transmission Control Module
$99median
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03wide ±164%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$385
04wide ±256%
Air Bag
$106median
$30$573
05wide ±134%
Center Console
$149median
$45$445
06wide ±92%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$45$320
07wide ±65%
Headlight Assembly
$870median
$265$1,388
08wide ±177%
Transmission
$1,019median
$195$3,800
09wide ±150%
Front Seat
$185median
$75$631
10wide ±238%
Wheels
$164median
$45$826
11wide ±143%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$25$310
12wide ±238%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$258
Price comparisons
Compare Lincoln MKZ engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsLincolnMKZ
Accord$112
MKZ$101
$11 diff10,297 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsLincolnMKZ
Civic$111
MKZ$101
$10 diff10,132 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsLincolnMKZ
Elantra$126
MKZ$101
$25 diff9,688 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsLincolnMKZ
Pilot$125
MKZ$101
$24 diff7,205 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsLincolnMKZ
Tucson$156
MKZ$101
$55 diff6,898 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsLincolnMKZ
RAV4$161
MKZ$101
$60 diff6,248 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Lincolnwide ±97%
Lincoln Aviator
$178median
$92$437
Lincolnwide ±126%
Lincoln Corsair
$153median
$45$430
Lincolnwide ±129%
Lincoln Nautilus
$179median
$40$502
Lincolnwide ±134%
Lincoln Navigator
$162median
$40$475
Common questions
Lincoln MKZ engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Lincoln MKZ?
The median asking price is $101 across 2,092 priced listings from 455 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $115. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.
How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ engine computer?
Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ engine computer replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ engine computer 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.