Good - glad you got it sorted out.
If it were all just that easy.
Download all the vendor catalogs that you can. They will help you to diagnose a lot of problems by their parts illustrations.
Also, if you have not joined CTCI consider doing so.
They have lots of resources available for sale as well as Gil's Garage.
http://ctci.org/
http://ctci.org/gilsgarage.php
Also, Also, check your VIN here:
Thunderbird Registry
If it is not registered then it is good to do so. If it is, then get in touch and update with your info.
Jim