The service and repair manual for the 1988 Ford EXP — the 1.9L I4 engine, 3 trims. 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.9L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | Sport Coupe 2-Door · Luxury Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 3 complaints · 9 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 EXP manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- General Information 1,455
- Accessories & Equipment 111
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 185
- Maintenance 119
- Brakes 76
- Restraints 22
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 97
- Electrical 160
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 124
- Transmission 59
- Engine Performance 797
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 EXP
- Electrical System — ignition · 96V071000The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Ford has issued 9 technical service bulletins for the 1988 EXP. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 EXP manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 EXP?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 1.9L I4 across the Sport Coupe 2-Door, Luxury Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1988 EXP problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 EXP, covering electrical system. 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 1988 EXP wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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