Two problems related to wheel bolts have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. (rounded out stud holes on rims or rounded out threads. ) complete simualtanous stud failure on all four studs.
Lug nuts were loose, causing wheel to fall off while driving, resulting in loss of control/accident, also no deployment of driver's airb ag upon impact. Driver sustained injuries.
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems |