2018 Ford Explorer Sport

VIN 1FM5K8GT4JGC26254 ABOVE TYPICAL · $788 above typical price Wichita, KS
Listed at
$18,783
typical market $17,995 · 225 comps

This 2018 Ford Explorer Sport is listed at $18,783 with 106,062 miles in Wichita, KS.

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Market price range

Based on 225 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $18,783
Below market
$12,599
Typical price
$17,995
Above market
$21,920

This vehicle: $18,783 — $788 above the typical market price ($17,995)

Asking $18,783 · typical market price $17,995 · based on 225 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $355 (+1.9%) over 61 days.

Jun 17, 2026 · $18,428 Aug 17, 2026 · $18,783

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8GT4JGC26254, spanning 61 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Elite Auto Sales - KS Wichita, KS 67218 $18,783 106,062 mi 2026-08-17

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Elite Auto Sales - KS Wichita, KS 67218 $18,784 106,062 mi 2026-08-11
Elite Auto Sales Wichita, KS 67218 $18,428 106,062 mi 2026-06-17

What would this 2018 Ford Explorer Sport cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$335
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,878 down
Amount financed
$16,905
Total interest
$3,195

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8GT4JGC26254
Trim
Sport
Engine
3.5L · V6
Horsepower
365
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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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 $4,581
Fuel $11,050
Insurance $4,888
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $26,019

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 July 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 July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $322 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $16,500
April 2026 $16,988
May 2026 $16,988
June 2026 $16,900
July 2026 $16,591
August 2026 $16,822

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2018 Ford Explorer Sport (this car) $18,783 225
2019 Chevrolet Equinox $14,672 22 −$4,111
2017 Jeep Wrangler $22,680 19 +$3,897
2018 Ford Escape $12,312 14 −$6,471
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee $18,998 13 +$215
2020 Buick Encore $15,110 11 −$3,673

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

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 1,003 $17,495 100% 99,043 mi
2018 1,762 $15,998 91% 103,187 mi
2017 1,872 $13,995 80% 111,696 mi
2016 1,888 $12,131 69% 121,368 mi
2015 802 $10,202 58% 130,976 mi
2014 603 $9,499 54% 134,065 mi
2013 656 $8,500 49% 145,288 mi
2012 151 $7,995 46% 152,033 mi

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