You have to make sure the connector to the coil will fit on the pre-98 Contour. If it does you maybe in luck. But don't go off my opinion alone. Check out some focus forums about the coil if you haven't already.
My ride(Cardomain link) :
'95 Contour 16V Zetec DOHC,
Teal , ATX
Born on Sep. 4, 1995
86+ miles
*LEDs mods are on their way!*