Lincoln MKZ tail light price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $162
- High
- $631
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lincoln MKZ tail light?
Asking prices from 47 salvage yards in 4 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
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Part overview
About the Lincoln MKZ tail light
What the tail light does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tail light price guide →
Also known asTaillightTail Light AssemblyTaillight AssemblyTail LampRear Light
Price summary
A used Lincoln MKZ tail light costs $45 to $631, with a median asking price of $146. Based on 502 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2020 (8 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Lincoln MKZ tail light is listed
We found priced Lincoln MKZ tail light listings at 47 salvage yards across 4 states. Texas supplies the most, with 186 listings (37% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $138, while Florida yards ask $200, 45% 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 | 186 | 16 | $138-5% |
| Illinois | 178 | 13 | $146 |
| Florida | 128 | 15 | $200+37% |
| Indiana | 10 | 3 | $195+34% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $146 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lincoln MKZ tail light replacement cost?
- Used part
- $146
- Lincoln MKZ median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$150
- 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$295
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Lincoln MKZ tail light cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ tail light cost?
Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ tail light 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, quarter panel mounted, LH, lists at a $99 median, while decklid mounted commands $184, a 86% 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 $142, while 2018 tops the table at $200. Parts from 2013–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln MKZ sits 9% below the Hyundai Elantra ($161), 3% below the GMC Terrain ($150), and 3% below the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tail light: what to check
- Inspect for cracked housings and water stains inside the lens.
- Confirm body-mounted vs trunk-mounted. Most vehicles use both and they don't interchange.
- LED tail lights are far pricier than bulb versions; verify which your trim uses.
- Check the wiring pigtail condition if included.
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 tail light prices
Tail Lightcompare
HyundaiElantravsLincolnMKZ
Elantra$161
MKZ$146
$15 diff8,934 listings
Tail LightcompareGMCTerrainvsLincolnMKZ
Terrain$150
MKZ$146
$4 diff7,595 listings
Tail LightcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsLincolnMKZ
Cherokee$150
MKZ$146
$4 diff7,400 listings
Tail LightcompareFordEdgevsLincolnMKZ
Edge$301
MKZ$146
$155 diff7,078 listings
Tail LightcompareHyundaiSantaFevsLincolnMKZ
Fe$170
MKZ$146
$24 diff6,991 listings
Tail LightcompareKiaFortevsLincolnMKZ
Forte$150
MKZ$146
$4 diff6,421 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±169%
BMW X3
$193median
$45$699
BMWwide ±101%
BMW X5
$229median
$74$537
Chevywide ±184%
Chevy Equinox
$160median
$35$625
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Malibu
$102median
$20$470
Chevywide ±226%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$225median
$40$1,055
Chevywide ±104%
Chevy Tahoe
$345median
$75$795
Chevywide ±167%
Chevy Traverse
$231median
$45$815
Dodgewide ±196%
Dodge Challenger
$200median
$40$822
Dodgewide ±176%
Dodge Charger
$200median
$50$753
Dodgewide ±251%
Dodge Durango
$250median
$45$1,300
Fordwide ±199%
Ford Edge
$301median
$65$1,265
Fordwide ±200%
Ford Escape
$172median
$30$717
Common questions
Lincoln MKZ tail light FAQ
How much is a used tail light for a Lincoln MKZ?
The median asking price is $146 across 502 priced listings from 47 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $142.
How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ tail light?
Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ tail light replacement typically runs $195–$295 all-in: the median used tail light for this model lists at $146, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). 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 tail light years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ tail light 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.