1997 Ford Contour Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford Contour, 3% of the 218 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There wasn't a DOT number on my tire as far as I could find, but we had a flat tire, actually, something went through the tire and the tire looks almost shredded at places. (tiresize: p20560r15)( DOT number: tire size: p20560r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #733823, filed 2000-10“Extreme inside shoulder wear on the front tires has gone undetected until actual tire failure. Alignment has been checked 3 times by different specialists and I have been told that the Ford mondeo (Contour) and fiesta are well known for this defect. I feel that this has very serious potential and need to get my concerns across to the Ford motor company. I am currently living in europe and obviously this is a european car. The french Ford dealers are not enthusiastic especially as my french is not brilliant. …”
NHTSA complaint #735417, filed 2000-10“Consumer experienced vibration while driving and was advised by repair shop that there was a flaw with the tire and it was replaced, consumer is noticing vibration again and feels that safety is compromised with these tires on the vehicle and wants them replaced with another brand. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #554329, filed 2000-09“Tire caused car to pull hard to left and shimmy in steering. Dealer reported tire was bad but offered no help. I replaced all four with new michelin tires. ( DOT number: unlnowc tire size: 205/70/15 )”
NHTSA complaint #730479, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Contour
41 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Contour
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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