2018 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FM5K8F88JGC82677

Typical market price

$15,977

153 comparable listings

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2018 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FM5K8F88JGC82677

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Market price range

Based on 153 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026

Below market

$12,027

Typical price

$15,977

Above market

$19,970

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NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8F88JGC82677

Trim

Limited

Engine

3.5L · V6

Horsepower

290

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

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 $3,897

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $27,247

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 softened $967 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$16,961
June 2026	$16,799
July 2026	$16,400
August 2026	$16,300
September 2026	$15,987
October 2026	$15,994

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As of October 12, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($14,995, 908 listings with photos) and the 2018 Dodge Durango the highest ($16,995, 685 listings).

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2018 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$15,794

Comparison catalog median · 1,980 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$16,995

Median asking price · 685 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$14,490–$19,990

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2018 Ford Explorer All trims	$15,794	$13,144–$18,170	1,980
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$16,342	$13,995–$18,951	2,357
2018 Chevrolet Traverse All trims	$14,995	$12,955–$17,702	908
2018 GMC Acadia All trims	$15,486	$12,991–$18,345	677
2018 Buick Enclave All trims	$15,995	$14,016–$18,713	439
2018 Dodge Durango All trims	$16,995	$14,490–$19,990	685

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 12, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 10 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	1,407	$17,011	100%	100,242 mi
2018	2,391	$15,829	93%	103,475 mi
2017	2,761	$13,695	81%	113,602 mi
2016	2,220	$11,995	71%	121,664 mi
2015	1,099	$9,999	59%	130,849 mi
2014	1,056	$8,999	53%	137,911 mi
2013	825	$8,250	48%	145,809 mi
2012	240	$7,995	47%	147,592 mi