1983 Ford EXP GT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1982 Ford EXP front by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Ford EXP Convertible Number 2 of 8 by The 1982 EXPert, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: -67, 1982 Ford EXP, HPI, Group 3 (53923503628) by Robert Yorde from Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Ford EXP Convertible Number 2 of 8 (cropped) by The 1982 EXPert, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Ford EXP rear by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Ford EXP GT is an 88-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,062 MSRP.
It makes 88 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque.
The EXP measures 170.0 inches long on a 94.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,156 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,062 ($29,570 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Ford CVH EFI SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp |
| Torque | 94 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 80 x 79.5 mm |
| Injection Type | Multi-port electronic fuel injection (Ford EEC-IV) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,156 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Ford EXP GT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Ford EXP. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 22, 1983 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Remedy: ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
NHTSA campaign 83V063000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 FORD EXP. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.