There have been 7 safety recalls for the Ford EXP. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford EXP.
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1988 Ford Bronco, 1989 Ford Bronco, 1990 Ford Bronco, 1991 Ford Bronco, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 1988 Ford Escort, 1989 Ford Escort, 1990 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford EXP, 1991 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F150, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350, 1988 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Mustang, 1990 Ford Mustang, 1991 Ford Mustang, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1988 Ford Tempo, 1989 Ford Tempo, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1991 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1989 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1989 Mercury Cougar, 1990 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Mercury Cougar, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1988 Mercury Topaz, 1989 Mercury Topaz, 1990 Mercury Topaz, 1991 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford Escort, 1985 Ford Escort, 1984 Ford EXP, 1984 Mercury Lynx, 1985 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford Bronco, 1984 Ford Bronco Ii, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria, 1984 Ford Escort, 1984 Ford EXP, 1984 Ford LTD, 1984 Ford Mustang, 1984 Ford Ranger, 1984 Ford Tempo, 1984 Ford Thunderbird, 1984 Lincoln Continental, 1984 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1984 Mercury Capri, 1984 Mercury Cougar, 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1984 Mercury Lynx, 1984 Mercury Marquis, 1984 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Ford Escort, 1982 Ford Escort, 1983 Ford Escort, 1982 Ford EXP, 1983 Ford EXP, 1982 Mercury LN7, 1983 Mercury LN7, 1981 Mercury Lynx, 1982 Mercury Lynx, 1983 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Ford Escort, 1982 Ford EXP, 1982 Mercury LN7, 1982 Mercury Lynx |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 25, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition | 7,900,000 |
| Jun. 12, 1989 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 481,049 |
| Dec. 20, 1983 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 530,000 |
| Jun. 22, 1983 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 610,000 |
| May. 11, 1982 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 113,000 |
| Jul. 7, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 4,338 |
| Apr. 7, 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 5,200 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1988 Ford EXP | 1 |
| 1984 Ford EXP | 2 |
| 1983 Ford EXP | 1 |
| 1982 Ford EXP | 4 |