2018 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FM5K8D87JGC84326 Muskegon, MI

Typical market price

$14,995

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Sold by Great Lakes Ford of Muskegon

2469 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Call (231) 201-4850

Get directions greatlakesfordofmuskegon.net

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2018 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FM5K8D87JGC84326

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Market price range

Based on 543 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 10, 2026

Below market

$10,886

Typical price

$14,995

Above market

$19,693

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $304 (+2.0%) over 15 days.

Oct 20, 2026 · $14,988 Nov 4, 2026 · $15,292

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8D87JGC84326, spanning 15 days.

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Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Great Lakes Ford of Muskegon	Muskegon, MI 49442	—	117,102 mi	2026-10-21	2 h ago

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Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Great Lakes Ford of Muskegon	Muskegon, MI 49442	$15,268	117,102 mi	2026-10-20	6 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8D87JGC84326

Trim

XLT

Engine

3.5L · V6

Horsepower

290

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

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✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $3,657

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $7,565

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $27,772

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 October 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 October 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,195 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
June 2026	$16,791
July 2026	$16,356
August 2026	$16,201
September 2026	$15,862
October 2026	$15,877
November 2026	$15,596

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As of November 10, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($14,900, 899 listings with photos) and the 2018 Dodge Durango the highest ($16,995, 700 listings).

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2018 Ford Explorer

XLT · United States

$14,988

Catalog asking price for this VIN

All trims

$16,995

Median asking price · 700 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$14,095–$19,950

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Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2018 Ford Explorer XLT	$14,883	$12,609–$17,000	921
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$15,998	$13,910–$18,597	2,310
2018 Chevrolet Traverse All trims	$14,900	$12,321–$17,350	899
2018 GMC Acadia All trims	$14,998	$12,900–$17,999	665
2018 Buick Enclave All trims	$15,900	$13,871–$18,241	424
2018 Dodge Durango All trims	$16,995	$14,095–$19,950	700

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.

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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	1,408	$16,826	100%	102,253 mi
2018	2,191	$15,490	92%	104,172 mi
2017	2,596	$13,500	80%	112,533 mi
2016	2,105	$11,984	71%	123,732 mi
2015	1,291	$9,995	59%	132,114 mi
2014	971	$8,995	53%	139,906 mi
2013	804	$8,232	49%	145,656 mi
2012	237	$7,995	48%	147,765 mi