One problem related to axle shaft has been reported for the 1999 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Contour. While driving 40mph, the rear axle broke. The contact crashed into a tree. The weather was not a factor. The car was destroyed. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved due to a broken axle. The VIN and engine size are not available. The current and failure mileage were 42,000.