1988 Ford EXP Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1988 Ford EXP applies to the two-door coupe in three trims, Base, Luxury and Sport, all fitted with the 1.9L inline-four: single overhead cam, naturally aspirated, gasoline. With a single engine across the range, the procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics cover every 1988 EXP the same way. The manual takes in the engine and its fuel and ignition systems, the transmission, brakes, suspension, steering, body and electrical circuits of the coupe.
Engines covered
- 1.9L inline-four (116 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- Luxury
- Sport
Known issues on the 1988 EXP. One recall is on federal record for the 1988 EXP: the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. Owners have logged three complaints with NHTSA, not enough to form a pattern. The ignition switch campaign sits squarely in the manual's electrical coverage, where the wiring diagrams, diagnostics and procedures for the ignition and charging circuits apply, and the remaining engine, brake, suspension and body sections cover the routine work a coupe of this age is likely to need.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
Showing the 8 most recent of 9 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION FOR OVER TEN MINUTES THE HORN SOUNDED OFF, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT REC
THE BRAKES FAIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY SIX TO SEVEN MONTHS, EVEN AFTER REPLACING PADS, CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND A NEW MASTER CYLINDER AND METERING VALVE.
Showing the 2 most serious of 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
