Used Lincoln MKZ ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Lincoln MKZ ignition switch?

Asking prices from 108 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 18, 2026
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Lincoln MKZ · all years & variants

$78

median asking price

629 priced listings · $45–$201

Part overview

About the Lincoln MKZ ignition switch

What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →

Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary

A used Lincoln MKZ ignition switch costs $45 to $201, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 629 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2020 (8 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$78
Grade B (good)$111
Grade C (fair)$60

Lincoln MKZ ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$45
Average
$97
High
$201
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$45–$201536 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$19884 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$602 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$807 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$201 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Lincoln MKZ ignition switch is listed

We found priced Lincoln MKZ ignition switch listings at 108 salvage yards across 28 states. Texas supplies the most, with 279 listings (37% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in Oklahoma ask a median $46, while Michigan yards ask $193, 320% 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
Texas27927$78
California908$78
Oklahoma723$46-41%
Michigan6913$193+147%
Illinois529$139+78%
Ohio306$144+85%
Indiana194$99+27%
North Carolina156$110+41%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lincoln MKZ ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$78
Lincoln MKZ median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$175–$455
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown

Sources
  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2020)

Other years20192018201720162015
2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo)41 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$78$55 – $116
2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid)41 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$105$45 – $201
3.0L (turbo)41 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$78$55 – $116

Model-year comparison

What does a Lincoln MKZ ignition switch cost by year?

2020139 listingsFits 4 years$78$45 – $2012019147 listingsFits 4 years$100$45 – $2012018147 listingsFits 4 years$78$45 – $201201793 listingsFits 4 years$78$50 – $1452016150 listingsFits 4 years$78$46 – $1772015150 listingsFits 4 years$78$46 – $177
$70$79$88$96$105201520162017201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Lincoln MKZ ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $78.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo), lists at a $78 median, while 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid) commands $105, a 35% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2019 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2013–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln MKZ sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used ignition switch: what to check

  1. Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
  2. Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
  3. Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
  4. Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
  5. Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.

Availability

629

priced listings tracked: high availability, so expect room to negotiate.

Low$45
Median$78
High$201
Variants3
Years6
Compatible yrs8

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01wide ±163%

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$39$500
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02wide ±194%

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$99median
$20$405
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03wide ±164%

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$110median
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04wide ±256%

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$106median
$30$573
Lincoln MKZ fitment2,261 listings
05wide ±134%

Center Console

$149median
$45$445
Lincoln MKZ fitment2,209 listings
06wide ±203%

Engine Computer

$101median
$30$440
Lincoln MKZ fitment2,092 listings
07wide ±92%

Steering Wheel

$150median
$45$320
Lincoln MKZ fitment1,711 listings
08wide ±65%

Headlight Assembly

$870median
$265$1,388
Lincoln MKZ fitment1,594 listings
09wide ±177%

Transmission

$1,019median
$195$3,800
Lincoln MKZ fitment1,397 listings
10wide ±150%

Front Seat

$185median
$75$631
Lincoln MKZ fitment1,366 listings
11wide ±238%

Wheels

$164median
$45$826
Lincoln MKZ fitment1,272 listings
12wide ±143%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$25$310
Lincoln MKZ fitment1,239 listings

Price comparisons

Compare Lincoln MKZ ignition switch prices

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MercedesSClassvsLincolnMKZ
Class$100
MKZ$78
$22 diff2,660 listings
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HyundaiElantravsLincolnMKZ
Elantra$100
MKZ$78
$22 diff2,498 listings
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MercedesGLEClassvsLincolnMKZ
Class$99
MKZ$78
$21 diff2,414 listings
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ToyotaRAV4vsLincolnMKZ
RAV4$99
MKZ$78
$21 diff2,167 listings
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ToyotaCamryvsLincolnMKZ
Camry$100
MKZ$78
$22 diff2,163 listings
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NissanRoguevsLincolnMKZ
Rogue$99
MKZ$78
$21 diff2,042 listings

Compare fitments

What do similar vehicles charge for this part?

Acurawide ±147%

Acura ILX

$78median
$19$249
12d ago322 listings
Acurawide ±77%

Acura Integra

$78median
$50$170
16d ago126 listings
Acurawide ±145%

Acura MDX

$95median
$20$295
1mo ago607 listings
Acurawide ±68%

Acura RDX

$99median
$46$181
1mo ago411 listings
Acurawide ±155%

Acura TLX

$78median
$25$267
14d ago389 listings
Audispread ±41%

Audi A4

$78median
$60$124
13d ago340 listings
Audiwide ±92%

Audi A6

$105median
$32$226
14d ago326 listings
Audispread ±56%

Audi Q3

$80median
$55$144
16d ago413 listings
Lincolnwide ±137%

Lincoln Aviator

$99median
$39$310
17d ago229 listings
Lincolnwide ±133%

Lincoln Corsair

$107median
$30$315
18d ago232 listings
Lincolnwide ±114%

Lincoln Nautilus

$125median
$40$324
19d ago192 listings
Lincolnspread ±59%

Lincoln Navigator

$99median
$48$165
12d ago296 listings

Common questions

Lincoln MKZ ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used ignition switch for a Lincoln MKZ?

The median asking price is $78 across 629 priced listings from 108 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $78. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.

How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ ignition switch?

Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ ignition switch 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.

Used Lincoln MKZ Ignition Switch Cost — From $45 to $201