2018 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FM5K8D86JGC83894

This 2018 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $18,500.

ABOVE TYPICAL $3,274 above typical price Asking $18,500 · typical market price $15,226 · based on 453 comparable same-build listings.

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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

$11,123

Typical price

$15,226

Above market

$19,298

Based on 453 comparable same-build listings.

This vehicle: $18,500 — $3,274 above the typical market price ($15,226)

Market data as of August 17, 2026

See all 2018 Ford Explorer prices — typical $15,226 →

Vehicle Decode

Body: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Engine: 3.5L · V6 · Gasoline
HP: 290
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

Dec 2, 2021 · $34,940 Aug 15, 2026 · $18,500

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8D86JGC83894, spanning 4 years 8 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
—		$18,500	—	2026-08-15
Zeigler Ford Plainwell	Plainwell, MI 49080	$18,500	100,467 mi	2026-08-09
Zeigler Ford of Plainwell	Plainwell, MI 49080	$18,804	100,467 mi	2026-07-30

Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Zeigler Ford Plainwell	Plainwell, MI 49080	$34,940	35,979 mi	2021-12-02
Harold Zeigler Ford	Plainwell, MI 49080	$34,940	35,979 mi	2021-12-02

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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

$330

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,850 down

Amount financed

$16,650

Total interest

$3,150

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