Ford Thunderbird

There is a tiny gear in the odometer itself which is plastic and only lasts about ten years or less.

I just talked with a man today about my jeep liberty and i asked him why did the fan come on and why it makes the noise of changing gears and he said that if the gears don't change it just keeps running that means a sensor is out or malfuntioned on it hope this helps but i wasn't in there for that. I was there for a wheel sensor out again.

The codes are: P0172 System too rich Bank 1 P0175 System too rich Bank 2 P1443 Small or no Purge Flow Condition

The first thing to do is to check the fuel pressure. If it is too high, it will cause the engine to run rich. You may have a bad fuel pressure regulator.

The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) could be causing the problem as well. There is a procedure for testing the TPS, but it is rather lengthy. If you go to the Public Library, you can get the MOTORS Manual for your vehicle in the reference section. That will have the test procedure.

Another possibility is a bad Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS). This is a common problem.

You, also, can not discount the possibility of a bad PCM as well. Just don't throw parts at the problem. You would be better off paying a pro.

Also check the mass air flow sensor. If it gets dirty a false reading to the PCM could richen the injectors. Did you check you air filter??

it could be a cooling fan relay or the water pump is bad but i would say first the relay or the thermastate is sticking and not opening. bry

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I have a 97 mercury sable, basically the same car. I found my low side connector on the firewall passenger side at the top. there is a high side connector sticking straight up next to the radiator refill, it is directly back from this. The problem I have is the recharge kit connectors do not fit. I am looking into it further and will post if I come up with anything, but the guys at the local auto parts store confirmed I had the right valve, but can't connect the recharge hose. Hope this helps.

Most computors are located behind the passenger side kick panel. That's the panel to the right of your feet while sitting in the pass seat.

It could be a clogged PVC valve.

If you have the 3.8 supercharged engine, it is located on the right side (passenger side) of the motor, near the backside of the motor

According to the 1956 Thunderbird manual the 6 cyl. is a 223 cu. in THE firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4

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The 1997 Ford Thunderbird has the most common hook-end wiper arms. See sources and related links below for installation videos. Also, purchase the replacement blades first and there will be additional instructions/illustrations on the replacement packages. Locate and press the tab or button where the wiper blade is inserted into the hook of the wiper arm and pull wiper blade out of hook. You may have to rotate and flex the blade to make enough clearance for the hook to pass through.

There are a few symptoms of a blown head gasket. The first one is loss of coolant. Coolant can be lost from the leak in the gasket into the cylinder. From there it can go past the piston rings and into the crankcase or it can be forced out of the exhaust system by the action of the piston coming up on the exhaust stroke.

If the coolant enters the crankcase it mixes with engine oil. Of course oil and water don't mix very well but the presence of ethylene glycol (anti freeze) and the agitation caused by the crankshaft and other moving parts can whip the mixture of coolant and oil into a milkshake.

If the coolant is forced out of the exhaust system it is usually heated by the hot exhaust manifold and the rest of the exhaust system. This results in a sweet smelling steam emanating from the tailpipe. The steam is rather persistent, that is it will hover in the air and not dissipate like the normal steam that comes from the combustion process.

Testing an automobile engine for a blown head gasket is pretty straightforward. The first check is to see if there are combustion gasses getting into the cooling system. Take a sample of the coolant and go to the local radiator shop and request that they analyze the coolant for the presence of hydrocarbons. If they are present then it is most likely that you have a blown head gasket.

Another check is to look at the oil of a warmed up engine. The antifreeze in the oil will whip it up into a frothy brown mixture that looks like a milk shake. If it looks like chocolate mousse then you probably have a blown head gasket.

Another check is to fill the cooling system to the brim and remove the radiator cap. Do this when the engine is cool. Start the engine and race it. If there is a compression leak and the gasses are going into the cooling jacket then the gasses will displace the coolant. Since the cap is off the coolant will be pushed out of the radiator. You probably have a blown head gasket.

One of the best ways to check is to hook up a compression tester, "this is a simple pressure gauge that screws in where your spark plugs go, you have to do each cylinder one at a time, remove a spark plug and screw in the tester, then crank the engine or start it and observe the reading on the gauge, compare this reading to the factory specifications wich can be found in the chiltons or alike book for your vehichle they can also be found online. If your reading is lower than the factory specs you most likely have a blown head gasket, and testing in this manner will also tell you wich cylinder. Although for repair one gasket usually covers 3-4 cylinders or one head.

Some 1990s had a fusible link. I am not aware of any with a fuse. The fusible link is between the alternator and the battery, connected with heavy wire. Kind of easy to miss. http://www.marksatterfield.com

95 thunderbird 4.6 auto transmission

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The water pump (Just like a heart)pushes the water/antifreeze through the engine block, and through the radiator where the fins in the radiator absorb some of the heat, and the air passing through the radiator cools the fluid down to be pumped back into the engine block, keeping the engine cool enough to drive.

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no. two different engines.

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In my case the Anti-lock Brake System light came on and the first ABS fuse

that I checked was not installed all the way . I touched the fuse with my

finger , heard a " click noise " and the ABS light went out . Just lucky I

guess but also suspicious of how that could have happened .

So , it could be a fuse , a sensor , or some other problem

A constant engine knock can be diagnosed as several minor/major issues.

Minor :
low oil
Serpentine belt (chunk missing from it)
Belt tensioner
Stuck lifter
Major:
Main bearing failure
Bent or broken Valve
Piston wrist pin
Distributer out of spec.

If you do not feel comfortable tackling such an issue. It would be a good idea to let an experienced mechanic listen to your engine. Most that call themselves mechanics will be able to pin it just by ear.. Hope this helps you.

I am selling a 1995 Thunderbird 40th Anniversary Edition - Original owner, 85K miles -light grey and dark grey. It is my father-in-laws car and he no longer drives. Kept in garage. We are near Sacramento, CALIF.

BOTH "302&400cid Engines of that era T-BIRDS positioned the Engine STARTER MOTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE"BELLHOUSING"

AFTER REMOVING 2 BOLTS & ONE POS.CABLE FROM THE STARTER HOUSING , THE STARTER WILL READY FOR REMOVAL

Has the fuel filter been changed? Also, if it still happens after the new filter, check the fuel pressure.

NO. Only 2 engines were available in 1966. The standard 390 V8 and the optional 428 V8.