Around 3 to 4 hours
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The odometer is in the middle of the speedometer
Is your starter and alternater OK?
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 )
Your owners manual will explain how to reset that function.
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
According to the 1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide : For the 3.8 liter V6 and the 4.6 liter V8 engines : With engine oil filter change : ( 4.7 litres / 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil )
The 1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L engine was reported to have 205 HP.
It is in the fuel tank.
According to the 1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide : ( 18.0 U.S. gallons / 68.1 litres )
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The fuel tank is under the vehicle , ahead of the rear wheels
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a distributor cap and rotor in a 1997 Ford Thunderbird