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On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The odometer is in the middle of the speedometer
Remove your idler pulley first. it is the pulley right next to the alternator.
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 )
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
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
you might be able to just go through the back of the glovebox to get to the heater core
The regulator for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird is bolted on the back of the alternator. While the regulator can be changed separately it is more commonly changed along with the alternator.