Lincoln MKZ transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $195
- Average
- $1,191
- High
- $3,800
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lincoln MKZ transmission?
Asking prices from 266 salvage yards in 21 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 transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Lincoln MKZ transmission costs $195 to $3,800, with a median asking price of $1,019. Based on 1,397 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)$950
Grade B (good)$1,038
Grade C (fair)$1,000
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$195–$3,800952 listings
Grade BStandard used$215–$2,982240 listings
Grade CVisible wear$514–$1,50021 listings
Grade XUngraded$300–$3,684184 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $195–$3,800 | 952 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $215–$2,982 | 240 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $514–$1,500 | 21 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$3,684 | 184 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$950
Grade B$1,038
Grade C$1,000
Ungraded$1,600
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $195–$3,800 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lincoln MKZ transmission is listed
We found priced Lincoln MKZ transmission listings at 266 salvage yards across 21 states. California supplies the most, with 297 listings (21% of the total) from 49 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $853, while California yards ask $1,500, 76% 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 | 297 | 49 | $1,500+47% |
| Illinois | 278 | 29 | $884-13% |
| Michigan | 201 | 37 | $975-4% |
| Indiana | 121 | 23 | $923-9% |
| Wisconsin | 101 | 20 | $981-4% |
| Arizona | 99 | 20 | $1,200+18% |
| Texas | 95 | 26 | $853-16% |
| Colorado | 54 | 11 | $876-14% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,019 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lincoln MKZ transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,019
- Lincoln MKZ median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,590–$2,820
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, Hybrid), 19" wheels (2.91 final drive ratio)43 listingsInterchange 2013–2020$1,598$999 – $2,490
2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, Hybrid), 18" wheels (2.56 final drive ratio)38 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$1,900$1,265 – $3,800
Model-year comparison
What does a Lincoln MKZ transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ transmission 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, 3.0L (turbo), FWD, lists at a $550 median, while 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, Hybrid), 18" wheels (2.56 final drive ratio) commands $1,900, a 245% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $895, while 2016 tops the table at $1,248. Parts from 2013–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln MKZ sits 45% above the Ram 1500 ($705), 60% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,548), and 51% below the Ford F150 ($2,060) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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 ±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 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsLincolnMKZ
1500$705
MKZ$1,019
$314 diff7,559 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsLincolnMKZ
1500$2,548
MKZ$1,019
$1,529 diff7,056 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsLincolnMKZ
F150$2,060
MKZ$1,019
$1,041 diff6,822 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsLincolnMKZ
1500$2,525
MKZ$1,019
$1,506 diff6,568 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsLincolnMKZ
3500$3,444
MKZ$1,019
$2,425 diff6,308 listings
TransmissioncompareFordExplorervsLincolnMKZ
Explorer$1,564
MKZ$1,019
$545 diff5,247 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±214%
BMW X3
$940median
$155$4,175
BMWwide ±252%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±248%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$125$3,594
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Malibu
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,548median
$1,177$5,665
Chevywide ±74%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,570median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,900median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,800median
$308$10,666
Dodgewide ±304%
Dodge Charger
$750median
$147$4,700
Dodgewide ±133%
Dodge Durango
$1,290median
$433$3,862
Fordwide ±277%
Ford Edge
$1,219median
$200$6,944
Fordwide ±95%
Ford Escape
$2,054median
$867$4,790
Common questions
Lincoln MKZ transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Lincoln MKZ?
The median asking price is $1,019 across 1,397 priced listings from 266 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $950. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $895.
How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ transmission?
Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ transmission replacement typically runs $1,590–$2,820 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,019, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. 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 transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ transmission 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.