1999 Ford Contour tires problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1999 Ford Contour — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“New goodyear gs h tires purchased from sam's club in june '08 have little or no stopping or turning traction in wet weather. Near collisions and sliding on turns. No accident yet. *tr”
filed Sep 8, 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…”
filed Mar 6, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Contour | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 Contour | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 Contour | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 Contour | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.