sounds like either you have a bad fuel pump that can't really build any pressure,a cloged fuel filter, or a coil pack for the ignition is bad. Have some one put a fuel pressure gauge on the injector real to make sure you getting enough fuel pressure
The check engine tells me there is a bad code . possible the cam posistion sensor or the mass air flow sensor. Both would do this to the engine. Best to put a scan tool on it and see what the code says.
Hope this link helps: http://www.trustmymechanic.com/auto-repair/22/1994-nissan-altima-engine-dies-while-driving-but-restarts-ok.html
There is a CEL, Check Engine Light, on the 1989 Thunderbird.
If it is a 5.0 from a 1991-93 Thunderbird/Cougar, then yes
In a 1997 Ford Thunderbird the 3.8 liter V6 engine has a timing CHAIN
Where are the vacuum hoses on a 1995 ford thunderbird 4.6l engine?
what is the spark plug gap on a 1997 ford thunderbird lx 3.8 engine
What engine do you have?
In the engine.
On a 1992 Ford Thunderbird : ( both the 3.8 liter V6 engine and the 5.0 liter V8 engine have a timing CHAIN )
try the cam shaft sensor
The 1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L engine was reported to have 205 HP.
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.