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2018 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FM5K8B87JGC57209
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $551 above typical price
Tucson, AZ
Listed at
$16,445
typical market $15,894 · 103 comps
This 2018 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $16,445 with 67,525 miles in Tucson, AZ.
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Sold by Cactus Auto Co
1602 W. Prince Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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VIN report
2018 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FM5K8B87JGC57209
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 103 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 23, 2026This vehicle · $16,445
Below market
$11,416
Typical price
$15,894
Above market
$20,101
This vehicle: $16,445 — $551 above the typical market price ($15,894)
Asking $16,445 · typical market price $15,894 · based on 103 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Oct 9, 2026 · $15,571
Oct 22, 2026 · $15,571
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8B87JGC57209, spanning 13 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Auto Co. | Tucson, AZ 85705 | $16,445 | 67,525 mi | 2026-10-09 | 2 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Auto Company | Tucson, AZ 85705 | $15,571 | 67,525 mi | 2026-10-09 | 2 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8B87JGC57209Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
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
$4,011
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$26,511
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 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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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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $953 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $16,943 |
| June 2026 | $16,790 |
| July 2026 | $16,378 |
| August 2026 | $16,249 |
| September 2026 | $15,950 |
| October 2026 | $15,990 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 23, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 GMC Acadia has the lowest median asking price ($15,188, 835 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK the highest ($19,783, 1,591 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2018 Ford Explorer
Base · United States
$15,571Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,999 · 208 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,975–$17,615
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 67,525 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Explorer Base | $14,999 | $12,975–$17,615 | 208 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $16,100 | $13,995–$18,800 | 2,998 |
| 2018 Dodge Durango All trims | $16,950 | $13,999–$19,900 | 936 |
| 2018 Honda Pilot All trims | $18,099 | $15,500–$20,796 | 877 |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK All trims | $19,783 | $17,500–$22,195 | 1,591 |
| 2018 GMC Acadia All trims | $15,188 | $12,878–$17,995 | 835 |
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 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 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 | 1,578 | $16,995 | 100% | 101,045 mi |
| 2018 | 2,856 | $15,788 | 93% | 104,171 mi |
| 2017 | 3,220 | $13,794 | 81% | 113,839 mi |
| 2016 | 2,409 | $11,995 | 71% | 122,535 mi |
| 2015 | 1,446 | $9,999 | 59% | 132,451 mi |
| 2014 | 1,118 | $8,995 | 53% | 140,125 mi |
| 2013 | 937 | $8,295 | 49% | 147,202 mi |
| 2012 | 294 | $7,982 | 47% | 151,538 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
