Vehicle Safety Data

1998 FORD CONTOUR Wheels Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 1998 FORD CONTOUR

6 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#10111418 |
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 REPLACE THE WHEELS . THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR REPLACING THE WHEELS. *NM
#10043239 |
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? *LA
#733433 |
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST COVER RUBBS ON THE WHEEL. IT GIVES THE IMPRESSION THAT A WHEEL BEARING IS BAD.
#865988 |
WHEELS HAVE 12 HOLES ON A 14 INCHES WHEELS WHERE THEY ARE CRACKING AND CAN POP OUT OF VEHICLE. *AK
#722228 |
ON JANUARY 15, 2000 I HAD MY TIRES ROTATED ON MY 98 FORD CONTOUR AT A TIRE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ON MY CAR WAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH AND WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THEY ADVISED THAT I TALK TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED THIS CAR. ON JANUARY 19,2000 I TOOK MY CAR INTO SUNSET FORD TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE. AT THAT TIME I INFORMED THEM OF THE CRACKED WHEEL. THEY TOLD ME THAT WHEELS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE AN INVOICE FROM THE DEALER TO VERIFY THEIR POSITION. I LEFT THIS SAME CAR AT A REPAIR SHOP ON 5-1-00. THEY CALLED ME THE FOLLOWING DAY TO INFORM ME THAT 3 OF THE WHEELS ON THIS CAR ARE CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I CONTACTED FORD AT THEIR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ON 5-3-00. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE NO...
#827731 | Crash
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF FROM THE AXLE, CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *AK

Other 1998 FORD CONTOUR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 74 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 73 complaints Air Bags 50 complaints Electrical System 45 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 42 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 34 complaints Unknown Or Other 34 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 24 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 23 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 22 complaints Seats 21 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 18 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 18 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Power Train 15 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 14 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 13 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 12 complaints Steering 11 complaints Interior Lighting 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 8 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 6 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Fuel System Other 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Equipmentelectrical 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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