2018 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FM5K8BH0JGC45564

This 2018 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $17,470 with 45,195 miles in Pittsburg, CA.

FAIR PRICE within $120 of the typical market price Asking $17,470 · typical market price $17,590 · based on 29 comparable same-build listings.

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Reported accidents & damage
Title brands — salvage, flood, lemon
Odometer readings over time
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SUV 2.3L V4 4WD Gasoline

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Market Price Range

Below market

$14,399

Typical price

$17,590

Above market

$20,098

Based on 29 comparable same-build listings.

This vehicle: $17,470 — within $120 of the typical market price ($17,590)

Market data as of August 17, 2026

See all 2018 Ford Explorer prices — typical $17,590 →

Vehicle Decode

Body: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Engine: 2.3L · V4 · Gasoline
HP: 280
Drive: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Trans: Automatic
Doors: 4
Made by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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Safety

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

Price history for this VIN

Jul 31, 2026 · $17,470 Aug 13, 2026 · $17,470

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8BH0JGC45564, spanning 13 days.

Safety & ownership

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

Recall campaigns

recall campaigns on this model year

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.

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Overall: ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal crash: ★★★★★ 5/5
Side crash: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover: ★★★★☆ 4/5

Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD

EPA fuel economy (MPG)

City

Highway

Combined

Est. fuel cost: $2,210/year

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

Model-level data for the 2018 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Active listings

Full listing history on VehiSales →

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction	Pittsburg, CA 94565	$17,470	45,195 mi	2026-08-01

Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction	Pittsburg, CA 94565	$17,470	45,191 mi	2026-08-01

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Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$311

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,747 down

Amount financed

$15,723

Total interest

$2,937

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