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2018 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FM5K8BH4JGA78030
GOOD DEAL
· $2,151 below typical price
Grand Rapids, MI
Listed at
$15,214
typical market $17,365 · 26 comps
This 2018 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $15,214 with 85,634 miles in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Sold by Best Buy Used Cars
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FM5K8BH4JGA78030
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Market price range
Based on 26 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 17, 2026This vehicle · $15,214
Below market
$14,287
Typical price
$17,365
Above market
$20,298
This vehicle: $15,214 — $2,151 below the typical market price ($17,365)
Asking $15,214 · typical market price $17,365 · based on 26 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $314 (+2.1%) over 38 days.
Aug 8, 2026 · $14,900
Sep 15, 2026 · $15,214
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8BH4JGA78030, spanning 38 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy Used Cars | Grand Rapids, MI 49548 | $15,214 | 85,634 mi | 2026-09-15 | 3 d ago |
| Used Car Motor Mall of Grand Rapids | 49507 | $15,214 | 85,634 mi | 2026-08-09 | 7 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy Used Cars | Grand Rapids, MI 49548 | $15,204 | 85,634 mi | 2026-08-10 | 6 d ago |
| Used Car Motor Mall of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI 49508 | $14,900 | 85,634 mi | 2026-08-08 | 6 d ago |
| Gary Miller Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram | Erie, PA 16509 | $16,000 | 85,484 mi | 2025-11-11 | 234 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8BH4JGA78030Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
280
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
$3,711
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$7,565
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$27,826
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 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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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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $784 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $16,958 |
| May 2026 | $16,972 |
| June 2026 | $16,888 |
| July 2026 | $16,492 |
| August 2026 | $16,500 |
| September 2026 | $16,174 |
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Compare 2018 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 18, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($15,058, 782 listings with photos) and the 2018 Dodge Durango the highest ($17,122, 580 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 18, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2018 Ford Explorer
Base · United States
$15,214Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,999 · 139 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,411–$17,595
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 85,634 mi · view VIN
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$156 lower median
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
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$15,058Median asking price · 782 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,990–$17,900
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$281 higher median
2018 GMC Acadia
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$1,908 higher median
2018 Dodge Durango
All trims
$17,122Median asking price · 580 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,700–$20,866
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$1,108 higher median
2018 Buick Enclave
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$16,322Median asking price · 368 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Explorer Base | $14,999 | $12,411–$17,595 | 139 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $16,600 | $14,500–$18,995 | 1,985 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $15,058 | $12,990–$17,900 | 782 |
| 2018 GMC Acadia All trims | $15,495 | $12,990–$18,489 | 572 |
| 2018 Dodge Durango All trims | $17,122 | $14,700–$20,866 | 580 |
| 2018 Buick Enclave All trims | $16,322 | $14,250–$19,102 | 368 |
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 18, 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 | 1,277 | $17,665 | 100% | 98,638 mi |
| 2018 | 1,989 | $15,995 | 91% | 104,892 mi |
| 2017 | 2,473 | $13,995 | 79% | 112,236 mi |
| 2016 | 2,087 | $12,395 | 70% | 122,678 mi |
| 2015 | 1,280 | $10,494 | 59% | 130,658 mi |
| 2014 | 954 | $9,499 | 54% | 137,363 mi |
| 2013 | 796 | $8,458 | 48% | 149,086 mi |
| 2012 | 190 | $8,020 | 45% | 149,648 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
