Ford EXP recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
7 recalls found for the Ford EXP in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 13 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Ford EXP | 0 | 6 |
| 1989 Ford EXP | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 Ford EXP | 1 | 3 |
| 1987 Ford EXP | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 Ford EXP | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Ford EXP | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Ford EXP | 4 | 0 |
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Newest Ford EXP recalls
- Apr 25, 199696V071000Electrical system7,900,000 vehiclesMercury Cougar, Ford Mustang and 13 more models
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Jun 12, 198989V095000Engine and engine cooling481,049 vehiclesFord Escort, Mercury Lynx and 1 more model
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.
- Dec 20, 198383V134000Seat belts530,000 vehiclesFord Bronco, Ford Bronco II and 16 more models
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted.
- Jun 22, 198383V063000Latches/locks/linkages610,000 vehiclesFord Escort, Mercury Lynx and 2 more models
Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
- May 11, 198282V045000Equipment113,000 vehiclesFord Escort, Ford EXP and 2 more models
On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended.
- Jul 7, 198181V084000Service brakes, hydraulic4,338 vehiclesFord Escort, Ford EXP and 2 more models
Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined.
- Apr 7, 198181V047000Fuel system, gasoline5,200 vehiclesFord EXP and Mercury LN7
Certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".