Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
Dealer finally replaced tires with michelin x1 and vibration is down to barely noticeable. We feel the tires are masking the problem. Ford admits having the same problem with the sister model sold in germany, doesn't know what causes it but these extremely expensive tires seem to help. Read details...
Prior to receiving recall notice, the left front firestone tire blew out causing damage to the vehicle (00t-005). Read details...