Wheel Related Problems of the 1999 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1999 Ford Contour.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Contour

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel Bolts problems
1
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
1

Wheel Bolts problem #1

While driving 40 mph rear driver' side wheel fell off vehicle. Damage was incurred to undercarriage brake drum rim running board. Lug nuts were determined to have come loose due to failure to re-torque after changing seasonal tires (evidenced by elongated lug nut holes) wobbling and shaking occurred 3 miles prior to loss of wheel.

Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem #2

1999 Ford Contour left hub bearing was loose. This is the fifth time this has been replaced. ** answer required***.


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