Ford EXP Parts & Accessories

Ford EXP Parts & Accessories

The Ford EXP was a two-passenger sports coupe produced from 1982 through 1988, built on the front-wheel-drive Escort platform and marketed as Ford's sporty compact offering during the era when Japanese sport coupes were gaining popularity in the American market. Powered by Ford's CVH 1.6 liter and later 1.9 liter four-cylinder engines shared with the Escort, the EXP offered a more focused driving experience than the standard hatchback thanks to its two-seat interior and lower roofline. Owners restoring or maintaining EXP examples today benefit from the broad Escort parts commonality for all mechanical and drivetrain components.

Popular Upgrades

The most requested Ford EXP parts include Motorcraft carburetor rebuild kits and Pertronix electronic ignition conversions for the early carbureted 1.6 CVH engine, fuel injector sets and throttle body seals for the later multiport fuel-injected 1.9 liter variants, and Gates timing belt and tensioner kits for both CVH displacements. KYB and Monroe strut cartridge assemblies address the MacPherson front strut suspension shared with the Escort, and Moog tie rod ends and sway bar links complete the steering and suspension maintenance picture. Rear drum brake hardware kits from Dorman address the most common drum shoe and wheel cylinder wear on the EXP's rear braking system.

Performance and Handling

The EXP's MacPherson strut front and twist-beam rear suspension responds well to KYB GR-2 or Monroe Sensa-Trac strut replacements that restore the original handling precision without the harshness of a sport-tuned replacement. The 1.9 liter CVH in multiport fuel injection configuration produces around 90 horsepower and responds to a K&N air filter and a free-flowing exhaust header for a modest power improvement on the naturally aspirated engine. Lowering springs from Eibach or H&R matched to the correct strut length for the EXP chassis are a popular handling upgrade on these compact two-seaters.

What engine does the Ford EXP use?

The 1982 to 1985 EXP used the 1.6 liter CVH four-cylinder with a two-barrel carburetor and produced 70 to 80 horsepower depending on the year and state of tune. The 1986 to 1988 EXP upgraded to the 1.9 liter CVH with multiport fuel injection that improved output to around 90 horsepower and addressed the driveability limitations of the carbureted system. Both CVH displacements share significant parts commonality with the Escort of the same era, making the broad Escort parts catalog applicable to most EXP mechanical requirements.

Do Ford EXP parts interchange with the Ford Escort?

The EXP and Escort share identical drivetrain, suspension, and powertrain installations for the same model years, meaning virtually all mechanical parts cross-reference freely between the two models. Body panels, the two-seat interior, and the distinctive sloped roofline are EXP-specific, but engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, and steering parts are Escort-compatible throughout the production run. This broad interchangeability with the Escort significantly expands the available aftermarket supply for EXP mechanical maintenance and restoration.

Why These Parts Fit Right

All parts in this collection are tagged to the correct CVH engine displacement and model year for the EXP's 1982 to 1988 production span, distinguishing carbureted from fuel-injected configurations for fuel system and ignition parts. Strut and suspension fitments are confirmed for the EXP's specific spring rate and geometry, which may differ from standard Escort applications. Fast domestic shipping keeps your EXP restoration on schedule.

Complete your Ford EXP build with parts from the exhaust collection for CVH headers and exhaust manifolds, the suspension collection for strut cartridges and suspension components, and the air intake systems collection for air filter and intake upgrades.