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2018 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FM5K7B84JGA54174
GOOD DEAL
· $814 below typical price
Smithfield, NC
Listed at
$12,398
typical market $13,212 · 43 comps
This 2018 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $12,398 with 114,858 miles in Smithfield, NC.
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Sold by Smithfield Auto Center
1003 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FM5K7B84JGA54174
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Market price range
Based on 43 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 8, 2026This vehicle · $12,398
Below market
$9,894
Typical price
$13,212
Above market
$18,863
This vehicle: $12,398 — $814 below the typical market price ($13,212)
Asking $12,398 · typical market price $13,212 · based on 43 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $399 (+3.3%) over 2 days.
Aug 4, 2026 · $11,999
Aug 6, 2026 · $12,398
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K7B84JGA54174, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Auto Center | Smithfield, NC 27577 | $12,398 | 114,858 mi | 2026-08-06 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Auto Center | Smithfield, NC 27577 | $11,999 | 114,858 mi | 2026-08-04 | 12 d ago |
| CarMax Columbus - Now offering Curbside Pickup | Columbus, GA 31909 | $28,998 | 38,182 mi | 2022-03-29 | 1684 d ago |
| Columbus | Columbus, Georgia 31909 | $29,998 | 38,182 mi | 2022-03-28 | 1685 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K7B84JGA54174Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ 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.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$3,024
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$23,909
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Ford Explorer has 7 recall campaigns as of October 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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SEATSFord 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
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFord 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
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STRUCTUREFord 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 October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,186 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $16,791 |
| July 2026 | $16,367 |
| August 2026 | $16,218 |
| September 2026 | $15,837 |
| October 2026 | $15,890 |
| November 2026 | $15,605 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2018 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($14,939, 886 listings with photos) and the 2018 Dodge Durango the highest ($16,995, 711 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2018 Ford Explorer
All trims · United States
$15,481Comparison catalog median · 1,891 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $12,995–$17,995
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$542 lower median
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
All trims
$14,939Median asking price · 886 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,450–$17,507
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$486 lower median
2018 GMC Acadia
All trims
$14,995Median asking price · 672 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,888–$17,995
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$1,514 higher median
2018 Dodge Durango
All trims
$16,995Median asking price · 711 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,224–$19,877
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$569 higher median
2018 Buick Enclave
All trims
$16,050Median asking price · 430 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,950–$18,465
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Explorer All trims | $15,481 | $12,995–$17,995 | 1,891 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $16,209 | $13,995–$18,750 | 2,336 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $14,939 | $12,450–$17,507 | 886 |
| 2018 GMC Acadia All trims | $14,995 | $12,888–$17,995 | 672 |
| 2018 Dodge Durango All trims | $16,995 | $14,224–$19,877 | 711 |
| 2018 Buick Enclave All trims | $16,050 | $13,950–$18,465 | 430 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 15 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2019What 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 | 1,421 | $16,898 | 100% | 102,153 mi |
| 2018 | 2,220 | $15,474 | 92% | 103,862 mi |
| 2017 | 2,621 | $13,599 | 80% | 112,316 mi |
| 2016 | 2,139 | $11,900 | 70% | 123,699 mi |
| 2015 | 1,284 | $9,995 | 59% | 132,041 mi |
| 2014 | 979 | $8,995 | 53% | 140,020 mi |
| 2013 | 801 | $8,204 | 49% | 145,580 mi |
| 2012 | 240 | $7,987 | 47% | 149,648 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
