Lincoln MKZ tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $245
- High
- $553
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lincoln MKZ tailgate?
Asking prices from 67 salvage yards in 6 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 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Lincoln MKZ tailgate costs $100 to $553, with a median asking price of $223. Based on 231 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.
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Regional supply
Where the Lincoln MKZ tailgate is listed
We found priced Lincoln MKZ tailgate listings at 67 salvage yards across 6 states. California supplies the most, with 111 listings (45% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $212, while Illinois yards ask $255, 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 111 | 27 | $238+7% |
| Florida | 72 | 21 | $212-5% |
| Illinois | 41 | 12 | $255+14% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $223 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lincoln MKZ tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $223
- Lincoln MKZ median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $370–$750
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2016 tops the table at $255. Parts from 2013–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln MKZ sits 48% below the Ford Mustang ($431), 70% below the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 44% below the Chevy Camaro ($400) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsLincolnMKZ
Mustang$431
MKZ$223
$208 diff5,413 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsLincolnMKZ
Class$739
MKZ$223
$516 diff5,388 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsLincolnMKZ
Camaro$400
MKZ$223
$177 diff5,229 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsLincolnMKZ
F250$1,115
MKZ$223
$892 diff4,674 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsLincolnMKZ
Elantra$600
MKZ$223
$377 diff3,364 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsLincolnMKZ
F150$850
MKZ$223
$627 diff3,091 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Lincolnspread ±40%
Lincoln Aviator
$1,647median
$1,090$2,409
Lincolnspread ±49%
Lincoln Corsair
$1,235median
$715$1,925
Lincolnwide ±94%
Lincoln Nautilus
$960median
$400$2,200
Lincolnwide ±152%
Lincoln Navigator
$1,235median
$220$3,972
Common questions
Lincoln MKZ tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Lincoln MKZ?
The median asking price is $223 across 231 priced listings from 67 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ tailgate?
Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ tailgate replacement typically runs $370–$750 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $223, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ tailgate 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.