2018 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K7B89JGC45122 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,589 above typical price Dallas, TX
Listed at
$15,976
typical market $14,387 · 58 comps

This 2018 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $15,976 with 69,588 miles in Dallas, TX.

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Sold by Toyota of Dallas

2610 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234
Hours
Mon–Wed
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thu–Fri
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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2018 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K7B89JGC45122

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Market price range

Based on 58 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 19, 2026
This vehicle · $15,976
Below market
$10,266
Typical price
$14,387
Above market
$18,738

This vehicle: $15,976 — $1,589 above the typical market price ($14,387)

Asking $15,976 · typical market price $14,387 · based on 58 comparable same-build listings.

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Toyota of Dallas Dallas, TX 75234 $15,976 69,588 mi 2026-09-19 8 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K7B89JGC45122
Trim
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

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  • 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 $3,897
Fuel $11,050
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $27,247

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

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 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $950 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $16,950
May 2026 $16,972
June 2026 $16,888
July 2026 $16,489
August 2026 $16,494
September 2026 $16,000
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As of September 20, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($14,995, 989 listings with photos) and the 2018 Dodge Durango the highest ($17,014, 751 listings).

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2018 Ford Explorer

Base · United States

$15,976

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $14,900 · 182 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $12,372–$17,312

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Base
$14,900$12,372–$17,312182
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$16,418$14,250–$18,9902,481
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
All trims
$14,995$12,900–$17,788989
2018 GMC Acadia
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$15,495$12,900–$18,324694
2018 Dodge Durango
All trims
$17,014$14,500–$19,999751
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$16,100$14,190–$18,915463

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: September 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 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 · 2011–2019

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 1,303 $17,598 100% 98,666 mi
2018 2,438 $15,990 91% 103,938 mi
2017 2,492 $13,995 80% 111,815 mi
2016 2,130 $12,394 70% 122,697 mi
2015 1,310 $10,489 60% 131,002 mi
2014 980 $9,499 54% 137,469 mi
2013 814 $8,450 48% 148,823 mi
2012 251 $7,995 45% 151,453 mi

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