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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
VIN
1FM5K8HT5JGC39609
ABOVE MARKET
· $4,962 above typical price
Quakertown, PA
Listed at
$23,486
typical market $18,524 · 173 comps
This 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum is listed at $23,486 with 60,953 miles in Quakertown, PA.
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Sold by Star GMC Cadillac
480 North West End Blvd, Quakertown, PA 18951
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
VIN 1FM5K8HT5JGC39609
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Market price range
Based on 173 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026This vehicle · $23,486
Below market
$14,267
Typical price
$18,524
Above market
$23,330
This vehicle: $23,486 — above the market range (typical price $18,524)
Asking $23,486 · typical market price $18,524 · based on 173 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $999 (−4.1%) over 80 days.
Jul 24, 2026 · $24,485
Oct 12, 2026 · $23,486
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8HT5JGC39609, spanning 80 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star GMC Cadillac | Quakertown, PA 18951 | $23,486 | 60,953 mi | 2026-10-12 | 5 h ago |
| Star GMC Quakertown | Quakertown, PA 18951 | $23,974 | 60,953 mi | 2026-10-04 | 5 d ago |
| Star Cadillac | Quakertown, PA 18951 | $23,974 | 60,953 mi | 2026-10-01 | 11 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star GMC Cadillac | Quakertown, PA 18951 | $23,974 | 60,953 mi | 2026-10-06 | 4 d ago |
| Star GMC of Quakertown | Quakertown, PA 18951 | $23,989 | 60,965 mi | 2026-09-16 | 3 d ago |
| Star GMC Quakertown | Quakertown, PA 18951 | $24,279 | 60,953 mi | 2026-08-21 | 17 d ago |
| Star Buick GMC Cadillac Llc | Quakertown, PA 18951 | $23,789 | 60,953 mi | 2026-07-23 | 3 d ago |
| Brian Hoskins Ford | Coatesville, PA 19320 | $42,895 | 7,550 mi | 2021-04-27 | 1993 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8HT5JGC39609Trim
Platinum
Engine
Horsepower
365
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
$5,728
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$5,525
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$27,803
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 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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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 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 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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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).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 12, 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
Platinum · United States
$23,486Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $18,953 · 169 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,750–$21,495
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$8,000 lower median
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2018 Buick Enclave
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$15,995Median asking price · 439 qualifying listings
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2018 Dodge Durango
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$16,995Median asking price · 685 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,490–$19,990
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum | $18,953 | $16,750–$21,495 | 169 |
| 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. 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 | 1,407 | $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 |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
