2018 Ford Explorer Sport

VIN 1FM5K8GTXJGA12949

This 2018 Ford Explorer Sport is listed at $16,485 with 127,632 miles in Bruceville, IN.

GOOD DEAL $514 below typical price Asking $16,485 · typical market price $16,999 · based on 597 comparable same-build listings.

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Reported accidents & damage
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Odometer readings over time
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SUV 3.5L V6 4WD Gasoline

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Market Price Range

Below market

$11,995

Typical price

$16,999

Above market

$21,986

Based on 597 comparable same-build listings.

This vehicle: $16,485 — $514 below the typical market price ($16,999)

Market data as of August 16, 2026

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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

Asking price over time

Aug 24, 2022 · $37,900 Jul 25, 2026 · $16,485

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8GTXJGA12949, spanning 3 years 11 months.

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
Dave's Auto Sale	Bruceville, IN 47516	$16,485	127,632 mi	2026-07-25

Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Dave's Auto Sale	Bruceville, IN 47516	$17,995	127,632 mi	2026-07-25
Sternberg Ford	Dale, IN 47523	$37,900	62,402 mi	2022-08-25

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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

$294

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,649 down

Amount financed

$14,836

Total interest

$2,804

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