No, it won't.
check engine
In a 1997 Ford Thunderbird the 3.8 liter V6 engine has a timing CHAIN
take it to the autozone they check the engine light for free
On a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : The " CHECK ENGINE " warning light is just to the left of the battery voltage gauge
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
If it is a 5.0 from a 1991-93 Thunderbird/Cougar, then yes
It has a " service engine soon " warning light that illuminates when the engines emission control system requires service and for a few seconds when the ignition key is in the run position before starting the engine . It is located directly below the " door ajar " warning light , just to the left of the fuel gauge
If the check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
and what code does the check engine light say ? go by autozone they will check it for free and get the code.
If a check engine light is appearing when the car starts then the ECU is receiving an alert from somewhere in the engine. The computer should receive a diagnostic test which will provide an answer as to why the check engine light appeared on the 1997 Honda Civic.