1998 Ford Contour wheels problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1998 Ford Contour — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front wheels on the 1998 ford contour were severely cracked. The rear of the wheel, the crack continued toward the rim, then curled to the right. *bf the vehicle was taken to the nearest ford dealer and was told that since the vehicle was out of warranty the manufacturer would not pay to…”
filed Mar 7, 2005
“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. I do not understand why everyone is having the same problems but no help?…”
filed Oct 20, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Contour | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 Contour | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 Contour | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 Contour | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Contour
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.