Ford Contour owners have reported 4 problems related to ignition module (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the Contour.
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.
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It seems like when one thing started to short on my Contour everything started to go. . . First the lights started going on and off then . . The a/c started shorting then it completely froze causing timing to jump and noew . . I'm told the car needs new computer . . It dies in middle of road the sensors are bad . . . Please help me regarding this matter . .
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Computer board has a programming error, causing the vehicle to stall out and not register. Manufacturer contacted and is aware of the problem. Stated that the software package will be available in mid 2/99. As of 18 Feb 99 parts still not received.
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Main computer trouble causing vehicle to have starting problems.