1962 MERCURY PARK LANE

406ci V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,355 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,471/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

519 jobs across 17 categories

body (32)

brakes (36)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (35)

electrical (72)

engine (65)

exhaust (16)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (22)

ignition (13)

interior (24)

maintenance (29)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (52)

transmission (44)

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body · 32

brakes · 36

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 35

electrical · 72

engine · 65

exhaust · 16

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 22

ignition · 13

interior · 24

maintenance · 29

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 52

transmission · 44

Units

5 torque specs across 1 category

engine (5)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 27

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

550 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

80 Ah

Amp Hours

135 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions12.06" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Large displacement 406ci V8 requires higher capacity battery; ensure proper tray fit for Group 27

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29 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (29)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1962

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Sedan body style, no rear wiper. Era-appropriate sizing estimate.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

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

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Sedan body style, no rear wiper. Era-appropriate sizing estimate.

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

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 1962 Mercury Park Lane 406ci V8 and can vary by trim.

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