Have you checked the fuse panel under the dashboard for the instrumentation fuse being good or bad?
Ford stopped making the Thunderbird in 1997 and didn't start again until after 2000. So you don't have a 1998 Thunderbird.
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The odometer is in the middle of the speedometer
there is a fuse dedicated to the running lights on the 96 Thunderbird. Check your fuse panel under the dashboard for the proper fuse and check to see if it is blown.
Doesn't have hazard lights.
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 )
Click on the link below Click on Owner Guides The owners manual ( which includes the fuse panel diagram ) can be viewed on-line
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
The 1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L engine was reported to have 205 HP.
You can replace the locking cylinder, on your 1994 Ford Thunderbird, by removing the inside door panel. The locking mechanism will be visible with the door panel removed.
I have the same problem with my 1999. The tail lights as well as the interior instrument panel and the license plate lights are all not working.
On your 1996 Ford Thunderbird : In the fuse panel under the dash on the drivers side : ( the 15 amp fuse marked STOP / HAZ is the fuse for all 3 brake lights ) * the high mount brake lamp and the stop lamps