Wheel Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows four common wheel related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (two problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Contour


Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

The Wheel problem

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The Wheel Bolts problem

All four studs on right front tire, sheared off. Resulting in loss of control of vehicle and tire traveling loose through traffic. Tire completely destroyed front fender and rotor assembly was broken when car came crashing down onto it. Studs showed no signs that they hadn't been tightened to specs.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

Front wheel and hub assembly rusting on both right and left side.   Read details...


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