Ford Probe Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement Costs

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How much does a Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Probe Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement is $180 with $40 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1993 Ford ProbeL4-2.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$273.72	Shop/Dealer Price$307.00 - $398.74
1995 Ford ProbeL4-2.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$264.71	Shop/Dealer Price$296.22 - $386.64
1990 Ford ProbeL4-2.2L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$260.87	Shop/Dealer Price$291.45 - $379.00
1992 Ford ProbeL4-2.2L Turbo	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$239.07	Shop/Dealer Price$264.20 - $335.40
1990 Ford ProbeV6-3.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$330.71	Shop/Dealer Price$380.22 - $521.26
1994 Ford ProbeV6-2.5L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$267.27	Shop/Dealer Price$299.59 - $392.05
1991 Ford ProbeL4-2.2L Turbo	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$239.07	Shop/Dealer Price$264.21 - $335.43
1996 Ford ProbeL4-2.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$264.71	Shop/Dealer Price$296.25 - $386.68

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What are the Distributor Rotor and Cap all about?

When the engine is running, high voltage created by the ignition coil travels through the coil wire to the ignition rotor. As the ignition rotor turns in the distributor, the rotor distributes the spark by sending it in a synchronized order through the spark plug wires to the spark plug located in each of the engine's cylinders.

The distributor is a main component of the ignition system. It takes very high voltage and delivers it to fire the spark plugs.

Keep in mind:

When the distributor rotor and cap are replaced, the entire ignition system should be inspected.
After replacing the distributor rotor and cap, the ignition wires will need to be reinstalled.

How it's done:

Check the ignition system.
Replace the cap and rotor if found faulty.
Re-check the ignition system.
Check ignition timing if needed.

Our recommendation:

Whenever your vehicle has routine maintenance or servicing, the ignition system should be inspected thoroughly. If you ever notice your ignition system having a hard time (such as your car having trouble turning on or staying on), then you should schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Distributor Rotor and Cap?

Engine misfires.
Car does not start.
Noises from the engine.
Check engine light is on.

How important is this service?

The distributor rotor and cap is used when the engine is running. During this time, high voltage is created by the ignition coil, and sent through the coil wire to the ignition rotor. This rotor turns inside the distributor, and as it does so, it evenly distributes sparks to the spark plugs, through the spark plug wires. The spark plugs then use this spark to ignite the fuel mixture, which allows the engine to keep running.

If the distributor rotor and cap malfunction, the voltage from the ignition coil won’t be redistributed to the spark plugs, and your engine will either have a hard time running, or won’t run at all.

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Ford Probe L4-2.0L - Brake Rotor/Disc Replacement (Front) - Sacramento, California

David is a very experienced mechanic and I appreciate his sensibility that if one part is worn out, than its partner that's been on the car just as long, should also be replaced. From experience, I normally expect that because I'd rather take care of something now than later having to take a car in or schedule another appointment especially because I'd rather avoid a car breaking down. Its a much more fun experience with preventative maintenance vs. emergency maintenance. I think that depends on people's budget but its nice to have that option and especially to have someone with much more experience to explain that.

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by Myles

Ford Probe V6-2.5L - Alternator - Las Vegas, Nevada

Arrived on time and quickly swapped out the part. Excellent work.

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Ford Probe V6-2.5L - Car is not starting - San Francisco, California

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by Shawn

Ford Probe L4-2.0L - Electric Problems - Sacramento, California

In the past I've worked on my own cars and even have electrical training. I am very pleased that everything Vladimir said was accurate within what I knew technically and even fit symptoms that I've experienced with my car but had not made the connection. One thing that stood out was that Vladimir is the first mechanic EVER to make sure my battery terminals and connections were protected with a battery protector sealant. I used to do that when I knew better with a previous car. Thankfully Vladimir knew what to do!

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