1955 MERCURY CUSTOM

292ci V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,072 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,414/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

Compare this engine

5.1L (312 cu in) Y-block V8, 210 hp (3-speed manual/overdrive)

Labor Times — 1955 Mercury Custom

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

437 jobs across 17 categories

body (32)

brakes (35)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (19)

electrical (64)

engine (53)

exhaust (14)

fuel (11)

fuel-system (3)

hvac (22)

ignition (12)

interior (23)

maintenance (29)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (39)

transmission (35)

Repair Procedures — 1955 Mercury Custom

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body · 32

brakes · 35

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 19

electrical · 64

engine · 53

exhaust · 14

fuel · 11

fuel-system · 3

hvac · 22

ignition · 12

interior · 23

maintenance · 29

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 39

transmission · 35

Torque Specs — 1955 Mercury Custom

Units

111 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (15)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (11)

electrical (9)

engine (32)

exhaust (2)

fuel (3)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (3)

suspension (13)

Fluid Capacities — 1955 Mercury Custom

DTC Codes — 1955 Mercury Custom

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1955 Mercury Custom

BCI Group 24

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

450 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

60 Ah

Amp Hours

90 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions10.25" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Standard 12-volt system; 1955 was first year for 12V in Mercury models

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Control Modules — 1955 Mercury Custom

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

Maintenance Schedule — 1955 Mercury Custom

29 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (29)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1955 Mercury Custom

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1955

11″

Driver side

11″

Passenger side

Attachmentbayonet

📝 1950s full-size sedan; shorter blades typical for era; sedan has no rear wiper

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

11″Bosch ICON 11A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30111 · ANCO 31-11Buy on Amazon

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

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NHTSA Recalls — 1955 Mercury Custom

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1955 Mercury Custom

Wiper blades

1950s full-size sedan; shorter blades typical for era; sedan has no rear wiper

Driver side

11in

Passenger side

11in

Attachment

bayonet

11″ fits: Bosch ICON 11A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30111 · ANCO 31-11

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 1955 Mercury Custom 292ci V8 and can vary by trim.

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