Mercury Colony Park 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 Mercury Colony Park Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement is $125 with $30 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1987 Mercury Colony ParkV8-5.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$175.45	Shop/Dealer Price$200.57 - $253.41
1991 Mercury Colony ParkV8-5.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$176.63	Shop/Dealer Price$207.06 - $275.80
1990 Mercury Colony ParkV8-5.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$176.63	Shop/Dealer Price$207.06 - $275.80
1988 Mercury Colony ParkV8-5.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$169.61	Shop/Dealer Price$198.26 - $261.72
1989 Mercury Colony ParkV8-5.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$176.63	Shop/Dealer Price$207.07 - $275.83

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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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Mercury Grand Marquis V8-5.0L - Distributor Rotor and Cap - Seattle, Washington

Noe is a good mechanic. He worked on my 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. He is knowledgeable and competent. He answered my questions and offered good advise on my car's maintenance. He allowed me to observe him servicing my car. He was friendly and polite. I will use his services again in the future! A+

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Mercury Villager V6-3.3L - Distributor Rotor and Cap - Arlington, Texas

he was courteous, and worked fast I just wish my car would of work after all that work and money spend I still do not know what its wrong with it.

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Mercury Villager V6-3.3L - Distributor Rotor and Cap - New Boston, Michigan

Found issues with previous owner's repair which caused problems.

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Mercury Grand Marquis V8-4.6L - Service Battery/cables - Oakland, California

He showed up right on time, and did a thorough check of my car, even the tires. It turned out to be my battery after all, and he went right out and got a replacement within 15 min. He even added a special cleaner and corrosion protection.

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