To replace the heater core on a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable and draining the coolant from the radiator. Remove the dashboard and the center console to access the heater core housing. Disconnect the heater hoses, unbolt the heater core from its housing, and replace it with the new unit. Reassemble everything in reverse order, refill the coolant, and check for leaks.
you might be able to just go through the back of the glovebox to get to the heater core
How do i change the heater core on a 1997 ford e150
Replace the heater core. It is leaking.
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The odometer is in the middle of the speedometer
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behind the dash....
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 )
Under the hood in the fuse block you will see a large black block. This is the heater blower fuse.
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
The 1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L engine was reported to have 205 HP.