Electronic ignition system
The electronic system fitted to Fiesta models manufactured before 1986 consists of a breakerless distributor driven from the end of the camshaft, an electronic amplifier module mounted on the bulkhead on the lefthand side, and a high output type ignition coil fitted next to the amplifier module on the bulkhead.
From 1986 onwards, all Fiesta models are fitted with breakerless electronic ignition systems. 1.6 litre CVH models retain the same basic system as described above for the pre 1986 models, except that the electronic module is integral with the distributor. 1.0 and 1.1 litre OHV and 1.4 litre CVH models are equipped with a new system also incorporating an electronic module integral with the distributor. The new system operates in the following way.