2018 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 0005K8D82JGB54079

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NHTSA build data for 0005K8D82JGB54079
Trim
XLT
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2018
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
21
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Ford Explorer has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD

7 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SEATS
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020…
    NHTSA campaign 19V633000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
    NHTSA campaign 18V807000
  • STRUCTURE
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
    NHTSA campaign 21V316000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $527 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $16,958
May 2026 $16,977
June 2026 $16,890
July 2026 $16,500
August 2026 $16,560
September 2026 $16,431

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2011–2019

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2019 1,212 $17,594 100% 98,519 mi
2018 1,824 $15,997 91% 104,261 mi
2017 2,011 $13,995 80% 112,981 mi
2016 2,031 $12,289 70% 122,361 mi
2015 1,024 $10,490 60% 131,075 mi
2014 914 $9,592 55% 137,391 mi
2013 747 $8,500 48% 147,485 mi
2012 233 $7,844 45% 151,911 mi

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