After you pull the inside hood release , go around to the front of the Thunderbird
There is a 2nd lever under the front edge of the hood , at the center , push on the
right side of the lever as you are slightly pressing down on the hood so the catch
releases and then lift the hood until the supports hold it open
the door ajar switches are part of the door latch assembly in the door
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The odometer is in the middle of the speedometer
I had the same problem try getting a new latch mechanism from the junkyard(about $12). Latch mechanism is the thing that holds the door closed.
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
According to the 1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide : ( 18.0 U.S. gallons / 68.1 litres )
Replace the door latch.
If it is a 5.0 from a 1991-93 Thunderbird/Cougar, then yes
1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L SFI 8cylThe Spark Plug Gap.054 (In thousandths of an inch)
In a 1997 Ford Thunderbird the 3.8 liter V6 engine has a timing CHAIN
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird ( V6 and V8 ) 68.1 liters ( 18.0 U.S. gallons )
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Defective door latch or Nader Pin needs adjustment