1969–1978 MERCURY COLONY PARK

7.5L V8•RWD•gas•460

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,410 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,482/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

496 jobs across 18 categories

body (31)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (25)

electrical (67)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (56)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (14)

interior (24)

maintenance (31)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (53)

transmission (38)

Repair Procedures — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

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body · 31

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 25

electrical · 67

emissions · 1

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engine · 56

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 14

interior · 24

maintenance · 31

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 53

transmission · 38

Torque Specs — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

Units

131 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (14)

electrical (11)

engine (35)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (3)

suspension (15)

Fluid Capacities — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

DTC Codes — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

BCI Group 27F

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

650 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

90 Ah

Amp Hours

160 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions12.19" × 6.81" × 8.94"

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Fitment notes: Full-size station wagon; large V8 engine requires high capacity battery

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Control Modules — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

31 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (31)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1969-1978

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Full-size station wagon, rear wiper optional but not common

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park

Wiper blades

Full-size station wagon, rear wiper optional but not common

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1969–1978 Mercury Colony Park 7.5L V8 and can vary by trim.

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