Tire Blowout Problems of Ford Contour

Ford Contour owners have reported 3 problems related to tire blowout (under the tire category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the Contour.

1 Tire Blowout problem of the 1999 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 03/06/2008

Tire was purchased on 9-03-07 at walmart in north myrtle beach. Today is March 6,2008. Driving down the road and get the flat tire shudder. Jack up car, pull off tire, slit my hand on threads on the interior. The part of the tire that is closest to the car is completely bald, and threaded. Mileage at time of purchase 144,296. Mileage today, when tire blew 150,177.

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2 Tire Blowout problem of the 1999 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 08/01/2002

Both passenger front and rear tires blew out at the sidewall, the vehicle left the road way and flipped over. One tire blew while the vehicle was sitting and the other while pulling into a parking lot. The consumer had the second failed tire in their possession.

3 Tire Blowout problem of the 1999 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 10/24/2000

Inside tire wall blew. Noise like an explosion. No road hazard hit during history of car. Manufacturer said damage had to be caused by road hazard since a defective tire never leaves their plant. They were not helpful. (tiresize: 215/50zr16)( dot number: tire size: 215/50zr16 ).


Other Common Tire related problems of Ford Contour

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
40
Tire Tread/belt problems
4
Tire Blowout problems
3
Tire Bubble problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
2
Tire Marking problems
1


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