Ford Mustang engine — 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $192
- Average
- $13,422
- High
- $22,000
Trim-specific price guide
Ford Mustang Engine — 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) variant of the Ford Mustang engine, aggregated from 158 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.
Price summary
A used Ford Mustang engine (5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit)) costs $192 to $22,000, with a median asking price of $14,375. Based on 158 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$14,375
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$192–$22,000151 listings
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$9,995–$15,5627 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $192–$22,000 | 151 | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $9,995–$15,562 | 7 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$14,375
Ungraded$15,562
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $192–$22,000 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) variant of the Ford Mustang engine, based on 158 priced listings across 4 model years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). Its $14,375 median is 283% above the Ford Mustang engine overall median of $3,758.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Ford Mustang engine variants
2.5L (VIN A, 8th digit, opt LCV), 4x2
1 yr$1,880$650 – $2,6812.5L (VIN A, 8th digit, opt LCV), 4x4
1 yr$2,500$600 – $3,7703.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX), 4x2
1 yr$1,650$1,000 – $3,9813.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LFX), 4x4
1 yr$1,585$1,200 – $3,9812.3L (VIN H, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$3,425$750 – $25,1753.7L (VIN M, 8th digit)
1 yr$2,422$1,000 – $3,8805.0L (VIN F, 8th digit)
7 yrs$6,783$75 – $18,5005.0L, VIN 0 (8th digit, Bullitt)
2 yrs$6,755$4,500 – $6,9255.2L, VIN J (8th digit, supercharged)
2 yrs$21,110$17,500 – $225,000Common questions
Ford Mustang engine (5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Ford Mustang engine (5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit))?
Based on 158 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Ford Mustang engine in the 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) variant lists between $192 and $22,000, with a median asking price of $14,375.
Which Ford Mustang years use the 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) engine?
The 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 5.2L (VIN Z, 8th digit) condition grades?
Grade data is limited for this variant. Check individual year pages for the most detail.