Two problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 1997 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When driving vehicle would hesitate. Water temperature gauage would fluctuate. Took vehicle to dealership. Informed by mechanic a TSB was sent by manufacturer on cause of problem. Seemed that computer chip caused vehicle to hesitate. Mechanic removed battery cable & let vehicle sit for awhile before rehooking cables. This caused computer chip to reset itself.
Main computer trouble causing vehicle to have starting problems.