Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 1999 Ford Contour

Three problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 1999 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2007

The 1999 Contour has 67,000 miles. At 36,000 miles had the left front wheel bearing replaced. Since then, I had the front wheel bearings replaced 3 more times.

2 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2004

The consumer stated the wheel bearings on both sides had gone out on the vehicle four times. The vehicle started to make a loud noise on the highway. After having the vehicle towed, the wheel bearings on both sides failed again. The manufacturer offered no help.

3 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2002

Dash was replaced, but it was installed improperly. Also, air conditioning system has leak, and will be replaced next spring. Vehicle has had the following repairs or replacements: wheel bearings, brakes, tie rods, dashboard, intake manifold, passenger rear struts, left front dome lamp switch, left front speakers, and oygen sensor.




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