Mercury 
2002 Mercury Cougar Transmission Rebuild Estimate $450-$1,055+(0)
5 Speed Manual. Fluttering/Humming noise from engine bay. It's rhythm is consistent with how fast the vehicle is moving. Noise disappears the very instant I apply light pressure to the gas. Happens regardless of being in-gear. Suspected trans-axle bearing issue??
Also: Shifting is stiff/jerky. Feels like I'm "popping" into gears instead of sliding into them like before.
Garett Savard
Hi Garett,
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1997 Mercury Cougar Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement Estimate $160-$325+
No more brakes. Car needs towing.
Miro Heyink
Hi Miro,
It sounds like you definitely need some new brake pads, and if your car is that bad off that it needs to be towed you probably did a number on your rotors as well.
The cost of replacing your brake pads and rotors will come down to parts and labor. Here's what you can expect to pay on average:
Parts= $60-$150 depending on the quality of the pad and rotor kit.
Labor= 1.5-2.5 hours $100-$175 depending on the shop's hourly rate and the skill of the mechanic.
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis Oil Filter Repalcement Estimate $25-$65+
When I take off smoke comes out the tailpipe. It doesn't smoke when I am driving.
Calease Harvey
Hi Calease,
This is really hard to diagnose without actually being there, but I'm guessing you just need a new oil filter.
The cost of replacing your oil filter will come down to parts and labor. Here's what you can expect to pay on average:
Parts= $5-$15 depending on the quality of the filter.
Labor= .5-1 hour $20-$50 depending on the shop's hourly rate and the skill of the mechanic.
Total= $25-$65+
1997 Mercury Villager Complete Brake Repair Estimate $202-$550+
Break job, possibly calipers or master cylinder?
Nicole Coffey
Hi Nicole,
This can be a pretty lengthy and costly repair, especially if you need the work done on both front wheels. Fortunately, since your Villager is a little older, the parts will be a bit cheaper. Here's what to expect on average:
Parts= Rotor $7-$35, Brake Pads $30-$40, Caliper $50-$75, Master Cylinder $55-$85 Total=$142-$235 depending on quality of parts and if the master cylinder is new or refurbished.
Labor= 4 hours-1 day $160-$325 depending on the shop's hourly rate.