Used Lincoln MKZ water pump from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Lincoln MKZ water pump?

Asking prices from 76 salvage yards in 25 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 10, 2026
Strong coverage450 priced of 946 observed4 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Lincoln MKZ water pump

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

Also known asCoolant PumpEngine Water Pump
Price summary

A used Lincoln MKZ water pump costs $25 to $325, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 450 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2020 (9 model years), updated Oct 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$100

Lincoln MKZ water pump price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$110
High
$325
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$325333 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$20035 listings
Grade CVisible wear$68–$10020 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$17562 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$325 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Lincoln MKZ water pump is listed

We found priced Lincoln MKZ water pump listings at 76 salvage yards across 25 states. Florida supplies the most, with 64 listings (14% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $163, 117% 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
Florida646$159+59%
Wisconsin607$100
Michigan508$132+32%
Iowa434$100
California3711$75-25%
Pennsylvania304$110+10%
Minnesota233$149+49%
North Carolina153$163+63%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lincoln MKZ water pump replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Lincoln MKZ median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$290–$850
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for water pump replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed; timing belt replacement recommended if belt-driven. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full water pump replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2020)

3.0L (turbo)8 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$135$45 – $171
2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), (electric), transmission cooling4 listingsInterchange 2013–2016$175$150 – $175
2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo)2 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$81$45 – $81

Model-year comparison

What does a Lincoln MKZ water pump cost by year?

$73$100$126$153$180201520162017201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Lincoln MKZ water pump cost?

Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ water pump 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, 2.0L, VIN 9 (8th digit, turbo), lists at a $81 median, while 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), (electric), transmission cooling commands $175, a 116% 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 $81, while 2020 tops the table at $171. 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 33% below the Mercedes S Class ($150), 37% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($158), and 31% below the Mercedes E Class ($144) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used water pump: what to check

  1. Inspect weep hole for coolant stain trails: Check the bottom housing weep hole for wet coolant leaks, green crust, or rust trails indicating shaft seal failure.
  2. Verify shaft bearing play and impeller rotation: Spin the pulley hub by hand to feel for gritty bearing movement, radial shaft wobble, or binding impellers.
  3. Check impeller blade material and condition: Inspect plastic or stamped metal impeller vanes for cavitation erosion, broken fins, or loose press-fit hubs.
  4. Confirm housing mounting flange flatness: Verify that aluminum mating flanges are free of deep gouges, corrosion pits, or cracked bolt holes.
  5. Install a new gasket and flush system coolant: Clean block mating surfaces thoroughly and refill with fresh manufacturer-approved coolant during installation.

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How much is a used water pump for a Lincoln MKZ?

The median asking price is $100 across 450 priced listings from 76 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $81.

How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ water pump?

Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ water pump replacement typically runs $290–$850 all-in: the median used water pump for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for water pump replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed; timing belt replacement recommended if belt-driven. 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 water pump years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ water pump fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 9 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 Water Pump Cost — From $25 to $325