2018 Ford Explorer XLT
1FM5K7D88JGB09559
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $4,000 above typical price
Indio, CA
This 2018 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $18,995 with 98,168 miles in Indio, CA.
Sold by Nachos Auto Sales
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN 1FM5K7D88JGB09559
Market price range
Based on 250 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 12, 2026This vehicle: $18,995 — $4,000 above the typical market price ($14,995)
Asking $18,995 · typical market price $14,995 · based on 250 comparable same-build listings.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT for sale near IndioCA
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K7D88JGB09559, spanning 22 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachos Auto Sales | Indio, CA 92201 | $18,995 | 98,168 mi | 2026-07-25 | 18 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachos Auto Sales | Indio, CA 92201 | $18,995 | 98,168 mi | 2026-07-03 | 43 d ago |
| Mullahey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Paso Robles, CA 93446 | $28,995 | 46,029 mi | 2021-12-08 | 1352 d ago |
| Fairview Ford Sales Incorporated | San Bernardino, CA 92410 | $31,488 | 36,816 mi | 2021-04-14 | 1955 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K7D88JGB09559Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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 August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
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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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $720 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $16,966 |
| May 2026 | $16,971 |
| June 2026 | $16,889 |
| July 2026 | $16,492 |
| August 2026 | $16,518 |
| September 2026 | $16,246 |
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 XLT (this car) | $18,995 | 250 | — |
| 2018 Honda CR-V | $19,262 | 10 | +$267 |
| 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $18,900 | 7 | −$95 |
| 2019 Hyundai Tucson | $18,998 | 7 | +$3 |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | $24,160 | 7 | +$5,165 |
| 2020 Toyota 4Runner | $28,737 | 6 | +$9,742 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2019What 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 | 1,284 | $17,739 | 100% | 98,694 mi |
| 2018 | 1,995 | $15,997 | 90% | 104,786 mi |
| 2017 | 2,195 | $13,995 | 79% | 113,305 mi |
| 2016 | 2,109 | $12,369 | 70% | 122,222 mi |
| 2015 | 928 | $10,834 | 61% | 130,517 mi |
| 2014 | 729 | $9,499 | 54% | 137,894 mi |
| 2013 | 793 | $8,495 | 48% | 149,030 mi |
| 2012 | 247 | $7,995 | 45% | 150,907 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
