Originally posted by goldsmi:
Sounds like you need to replace the clockspring.
What code does the airbag light flash?
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You are the first person I have ever heard diagnose this concern properly... Good Job...
I will lay money on it that is the failure.. When I was writing service for ford this was a common concern for Contours... Pretty easy job.. Just make sure you disconnect the battery before messing with the air bag.. That could get messy and expensive pretty easily... Good Luck...