Ford Contour owners have reported 24 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems |
This car has been nothing but problems, springs, brakes last 4 months,water pumps went at 63,000, tires wear out in less than a year, temperature gauges do not read right. Engine races, solenoid went. . . . Very expensive to fix. Read details...
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 Read details...
1999 Ford Contour left hub bearing was loose. This is the fifth time this has been replaced. ** answer required*** Read details...
I have a loud clicking noise from rear of car only when four people in car. When inspecting wheels and tires found wheel to be cracked from hub center to rim edge between lug nut holes. Inspecting other wheels found 2 more with same crack in length and location. Read details...