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1997 Ford Contour Wheels Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%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 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Ford Contour, 1% 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.

“While driving about (65) MPH the wheel on the passenger's side in the front fell off for no apparent reason. The vehicle is being looked at by dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #815414, filed 1997-08

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199920%
1998121%
199731%
199671%
199571%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Contour

Electrical system
41 complaints
Engine cooling
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Other 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology