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Ford EXP

Ford EXP
Vehicle information
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production1982 1988
AssemblySt. Thomas Assembly, Ontario, Canada
Wayne, Michigan, United States
SuccessorFord Probe
ClassSport compact
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
PlatformFord CE14 platform
RelatedFord Escort
Ford Tempo
Mercury LN7
Mercury Lynx
Mercury Topaz

Ford EXP

Vehicle information
Production1982 1985
Engine1.6 L CVH I4
Transmission4-speed IB4 manual
5-speed MTX-III manual
3-speed FLC automatic
Wheelbase94.2 in (2392.7 mm)
Length170.3 in (4325.6 mm)
Width65.9 in (1673.9 mm)
Height50.5 in (1282.7 mm)
Weight2047 lb (928.5 kg)

Ford EXP

Vehicle information
Also calledFord Escort EXP
Production1986.5 1988.5
Engine1.9 L CVH I4
Transmission4-speed IB4 manual
5-speed MTX-III manual
3-speed FLC automatic
Wheelbase94.2 in (2392.7 mm)
Length170.3 in (4325.6 mm)
Width65.9 in (1673.9 mm)
Height50.5 in (1282.7 mm)
Weight2388 lb (1083.2 kg)

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The Ford EXP and Mercury LN7 were the first two-seaters that Ford offered in 25 years. The coupes shared the wheelbase and mechanicals of the Ford Escort with a longer, more stylish body. It was first shown at the Chicago Auto Show and introduced in April 1981 as an early 1982 model.

Comparing the EXP to the original Thunderbird, Ford Division General Manager Louis E. Latalf said: "We're introducing another two-seater with the same flair, but the EXP will be a very affordable, very fuel efficient car matched to the lifestyles of the eighties."

As the 1980s began, Ford was in a transitional phase. Henry Ford II retired as chairman, Lee Iaccoca was at Chrysler, and chief stylist Eugene Bordinat had also stepped down. The company was attempting to shake off the image it had acquired in the '70s of cynical, ugly, overweight, and poorly-built cars. Ford's marketing strategy at the time was based on their perception of American society in the early 1980s. Ford felt that the growing number of one and two person households, combined with the lifestyle of the younger target audience who desired a small sporty car, led them to the conclusion that Americans wanted a "lively little car that is dependable, efficient, and good-looking".

Ford's marketing department believed that if a customer wanted room for four or five passengers, they would buy an Escort or a Fairmont. The marketing philosophy for the EXP's seating was rather like that of a European gran turismo; a personal vehicle for two, with a cargo area in back for emergency transport of anything or anyone else. While it was moderately successful in sales for a two seater, it not only lacked performance but its styling still described as "a sound beating with the ugly stick ... unbelievably awkward, oddly proportioned lines and a curious headlight treatment". Although the EXP still has its fans, it never gained the cult following of cars such as the Pontiac Fiero, Toyota MR2, and Honda CRX which were built and styled around their own unique platforms. It ultimately would be dropped in favor of the 2+2 Ford Probe.

Ford EXP Video

Thankfully no one was hurt! Ford EXP crashes against Chevy Monza at Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway in the late '80's.
1.77 min. | 4.84 user rating		 We had it chained to a tree at our burnout pit and held it wide open smoking the tire untill it seized. Smoke was coming out of every crack of the car! Check It Out
1.73 min. | 3.6 user rating		 car preview, USA
2.75 min. | 5.0 user rating		 First run on Alky and worst run of the day. Found later that it had a massive high pressure fuel leak due to a split feed line. Should be more in it.
0.23 min. | 5.0 user rating		 me driving my first car a 88 ford exp.....SOLD
0.78 min. | 2.5 user rating
As early as the Apocalypse Now movie in 1979 when Francis Ford Coppola and sound designer Walter Murch pioneered a quadraphonic sound system for the film tour, Coppola has made sound and audio technology an important part of filmmaking, including building a dedicated mixing facility, American Zoetrope. In 2010, under the direction of Coppola, Zoetrope was turned into one of the first post-production facilities to install a Meyer Sound EXP cinema loudspeaker system on its rerecording stage and has since upgraded the other rooms to EXP. Tetro and Twixt are two of his movies that were mixed on an EXP system. In this video, Coppola chats about the evolving role of sound in his storytelling and his sound facility in Napa. Learn about American Zoetrope: www.zoetrope.com Learn about Meyer Sound EXP: www.meyersound.com www.meyersound.com
4.55 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Currently listed on Ebay. 1983 EXP with a 1.9L High output 4cylinder. Car running great, but smokes a little. New head, exhaust with cat delete, tires, and air conditioning. Car showing 53k miles however cannot confirm.
0.97 min. | 4.2 user rating
0.28 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Video of my 1984 Ford EXP Turbo. Only built during the '84 and ''85 year models. Far less than ten thousand were built. Owner Nathan Taylor. 3/2010 Recorded after it's two year long restoration. 78K original miles. A special thanks to Mike Margraf for saving this car for so many years, awaiting someone to restore it.
4.93 min. | 4.69 user rating		 My 1987 ford EXP 1.9 ho and my 1989 toyota celica 2.0 16 valve
0.60 min. | 4.0 user rating

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