2018 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K7BH2JGB44598

Typical market price

$14,995

13 comparable listings

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Last listed by DriveTime of El Cajon

919 El Cajon Blvd, EL CAJON, CA 92020

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2018 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K7BH2JGB44598

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Market price range

Based on 13 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026

Below market

$11,030

Typical price

$14,995

Above market

$16,915

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2018 Ford Explorer Base for sale near EL CAJONCA

7 cheaper within 50 miles · best $6,196 less

3 same trim from $14,995 ▲ $800 more National City

2 from 2017–2019, same body from $10,995 ▼ $3,200 less El Cajon

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $400 (−2.7%) over 25 days.

Jul 23, 2026 · $14,595 Aug 17, 2026 · $14,195

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K7BH2JGB44598, spanning 25 days.

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
DriveTime of El Cajon	EL CAJON, CA 92020	$14,195	99,920 mi	2026-08-17	41 d ago
DriveTime of San Diego	El Cajon, CA 92020	$14,295	99,920 mi	2026-07-31	46 d ago
Big Valley Ford Lincoln	Stockton, CA 95212	$27,888	55,721 mi	2022-05-15	1582 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K7BH2JGB44598

Trim

Base

Engine

2.3L · V4

Horsepower

280

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

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✓ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $3,657

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $27,007

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 September 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 September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $7 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$16,970
June 2026	$16,849
July 2026	$16,448
August 2026	$16,371
September 2026	$15,995
October 2026	$16,977

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As of October 1, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 GMC Acadia has the lowest median asking price ($15,242, 783 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK the highest ($19,828, 1,473 listings).

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2018 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$15,850

Comparison catalog median · 2,321 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$19,828

Median asking price · 1,473 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$17,715–$22,407

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2018 Ford Explorer All trims	$15,850	$12,999–$18,289	2,321
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$16,295	$13,999–$18,922	2,805
2018 Dodge Durango All trims	$16,998	$14,343–$19,995	880
2018 GMC Acadia All trims	$15,242	$12,900–$18,000	783
2018 Buick Enclave All trims	$16,068	$13,995–$18,788	508
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK All trims	$19,828	$17,715–$22,407	1,473

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: October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 14 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	1,338	$17,300	100%	99,788 mi
2018	2,674	$15,802	91%	103,680 mi
2017	2,856	$13,900	80%	113,995 mi
2016	2,170	$12,000	69%	122,264 mi
2015	1,308	$10,161	59%	131,410 mi
2014	1,026	$9,253	53%	138,018 mi
2013	839	$8,450	49%	147,520 mi
2012	255	$7,995	46%	149,950 mi