| Ford EXP | |
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 1982 Ford EXP | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
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| Production | 1981–1988 |
| Model years | 1982–1988 |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford Escort platform |
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The Ford EXP (also called Ford Escort EXP) is a sports compact coupe that was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1982 to 1988. The first two-seat Ford since the original Ford Thunderbird, the EXP was derived from the American Ford Escort. In contrast to its platform counterpart, the model line was not a "world car", developed entirely for North America. For 1982 and 1983, the EXP was also sold as the Mercury LN7.
Competing against the similarly configured Honda CR-X, the EXP shared its powertrain and many chassis underpinnings with the Escort. Alongside its front and rear fascia styling, the EXP differed primarily in its roofline design, with the rear seat area converted to additional cargo space. Two generations of the model line were produced, with the EXP undergoing a major revision during the 1985 model year.
After the 1988 model year, the EXP was discontinued, as Ford pared down its coupe model lines to the Ford Thunderbird, Ford Mustang, and the Ford Probe. As of current production, Ford has not produced another two-seat sports compact (its only two-seat offerings have been the Thunderbird and Ford GT).