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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
VIN
1FM5K8F85JGA97972
GREAT DEAL
· $5,292 below typical price
Rapid City, SD
Listed at
$10,218
typical market $15,510 · 155 comps
This 2018 Ford Explorer Limited is listed at $10,218 with 183,983 miles in Rapid City, SD.
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Sold by McKie Ford
2010 East Mall Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
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VIN report
2018 Ford Explorer Limited
VIN 1FM5K8F85JGA97972
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 155 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 10, 2026This vehicle · $10,218
Below market
$11,939
Typical price
$15,510
Above market
$20,117
This vehicle: $10,218 — below the market range (typical price $15,510)
Asking $10,218 · typical market price $15,510 · based on 155 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $496 (−4.6%) over 13 days.
Oct 28, 2026 · $10,714
Nov 10, 2026 · $10,218
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8F85JGA97972, spanning 13 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKie Ford | Rapid City, SD 57701 | $10,218 | 183,983 mi | 2026-11-10 | 4 h ago |
| McKie Ford Lincoln | Rapid City, SD 57701 | $9,919 | 183,983 mi | 2026-11-07 | 15 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKie Ford | Rapid City, SD 57701 | $10,714 | 183,983 mi | 2026-10-28 | 12 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8F85JGA97972Trim
Limited
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
Ford
Window sticker on file for this VIN
The original window sticker for this Explorer
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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
$2,492
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$4,250
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$23,292
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 October 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 October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,195 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $16,791 |
| July 2026 | $16,356 |
| August 2026 | $16,201 |
| September 2026 | $15,862 |
| October 2026 | $15,877 |
| November 2026 | $15,596 |
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 November 10, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($14,900, 899 listings with photos) and the 2018 Dodge Durango the highest ($16,995, 700 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 10, 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
Limited · United States
$9,919Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $15,062 · 325 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $13,284–$17,172
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$4,981 higher median
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$14,900Median asking price · 899 qualifying listings
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$5,079 higher median
2018 GMC Acadia
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$5,981 higher median
2018 Buick Enclave
All trims
$15,900Median asking price · 424 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,871–$18,241
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$7,076 higher median
2018 Dodge Durango
All trims
$16,995Median asking price · 700 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,095–$19,950
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Explorer Limited | $15,062 | $13,284–$17,172 | 325 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $15,998 | $13,910–$18,597 | 2,310 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $14,900 | $12,321–$17,350 | 899 |
| 2018 GMC Acadia All trims | $14,998 | $12,900–$17,999 | 665 |
| 2018 Buick Enclave All trims | $15,900 | $13,871–$18,241 | 424 |
| 2018 Dodge Durango All trims | $16,995 | $14,095–$19,950 | 700 |
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: November 10, 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 · 2011–2019What 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 | 1,408 | $16,826 | 100% | 102,253 mi |
| 2018 | 2,191 | $15,490 | 92% | 104,172 mi |
| 2017 | 2,596 | $13,500 | 80% | 112,533 mi |
| 2016 | 2,105 | $11,984 | 71% | 123,732 mi |
| 2015 | 1,291 | $9,995 | 59% | 132,114 mi |
| 2014 | 971 | $8,995 | 53% | 139,906 mi |
| 2013 | 804 | $8,232 | 49% | 145,656 mi |
| 2012 | 237 | $7,995 | 48% | 147,765 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
