2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

VIN 1FM5K8HT2JGC22623

This 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum is listed at $13,697 with 145,821 miles in Wendell, NC.

GREAT DEAL $6,203 below typical price Asking $13,697 · typical market price $19,900 · based on 158 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 3.5L V6 4WD Gasoline

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Market Price Range

Below market

$14,997

Typical price

$19,900

Above market

$24,661

Based on 158 comparable same-build listings.

This vehicle: $13,697 — below the market range (typical price $19,900)

Market data as of August 16, 2026

See all 2018 Ford Explorer prices — typical $19,900 →

Vehicle Decode

Body: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Engine: 3.5L · V6 · Gasoline
HP: 365
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

Price dropped $4,284 (−23.8%) over 71 days.

Jun 2, 2026 · $17,981 Aug 12, 2026 · $13,697

Asking prices recorded across 13 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8HT2JGC22623, spanning 71 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
Auto Park Kia	Wendell, NC 27591	$13,697	145,821 mi	2026-08-12
BMW of Raleigh	Raleigh, NC 27616	$13,697	145,821 mi	2026-06-04

Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Auto Park Kia	Wendell, NC 27591	$14,488	145 mi	2026-08-07
BMW of Raleigh	Raleigh, NC 27616	$14,488	145,821 mi	2026-06-04

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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

$244

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,370 down

Amount financed

$12,327

Total interest

$2,313

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