The service and repair manual for the 1982 Ford EXP — the 1.6L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 0 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 EXP manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 45
- General Information 1,613
- Accessories & Equipment 396
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 110
- Body & Frame 46
- Maintenance 64
- Brakes 83
- Restraints 14
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 318
- Electrical 481
- Suspension 145
- Engine Mechanical 302
- Transmission 24
- Engine Performance 219
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 EXP
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 83V063000Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
- Equipment — appliance › air conditioner · 82V045000On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. if the blower motor becomes ja.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › vacuum · 81V084000Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 81V047000Certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". during a 30 mph rear impact t.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Ford has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1982 EXP. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 EXP manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 EXP?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 across the Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1982 EXP problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 EXP, covering latches/locks/linkages, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1982 EXP wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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