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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN
1FM5K8D88JGC60164
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,098 above typical price
Iowa City, IA
Listed at
$17,325
typical market $15,227 · 558 comps
This 2018 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $17,325 with 86,176 miles in Iowa City, IA.
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Sold by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City
Iowa City, IA 52246
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN 1FM5K8D88JGC60164
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Market price range
Based on 558 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 25, 2026This vehicle · $17,325
Below market
$10,995
Typical price
$15,227
Above market
$19,965
This vehicle: $17,325 — $2,098 above the typical market price ($15,227)
Asking $17,325 · typical market price $15,227 · based on 558 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $392 (−2.2%) over 79 days.
Jun 29, 2026 · $17,570
Sep 16, 2026 · $17,178
Asking prices recorded across 13 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8D88JGC60164, spanning 79 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrath Toyota of Iowa City | Iowa City, IA 52246 | $17,325 | 86,176 mi | 2026-07-03 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrath Toyota of Iowa City | Iowa City, IA 52246 | $17,178 | 86,176 mi | 2026-09-16 | 3 d ago |
| McGrath Volkswagen of Marion | Marion, IA 52302 | $17,178 | — | 2026-09-10 | 13 d ago |
| — | $17,438 | 86,176 mi | 2026-09-04 | 19 d ago | |
| McGrath Chevrolet of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA 52001 | $17,570 | 86,176 mi | 2026-08-22 | 26 d ago |
| Coralville Used Car Superstore | Coralville, IA 52241 | $29,000 | 45,577 mi | 2023-08-15 | 1130 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8D88JGC60164Trim
XLT
Engine
Horsepower
290
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
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
$4,226
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$4,038
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$24,814
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.
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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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 $955 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $16,950 |
| May 2026 | $16,973 |
| June 2026 | $16,862 |
| July 2026 | $16,450 |
| August 2026 | $16,419 |
| September 2026 | $15,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2018 GMC Acadia has the lowest median asking price ($15,076, 691 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK the highest ($19,995, 1,226 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2018 Ford Explorer
XLT · United States
$17,325Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $15,000 · 988 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,890–$17,568
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XLT · 86,176 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Explorer XLT | $15,000 | $12,890–$17,568 | 988 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $16,278 | $13,995–$18,800 | 2,430 |
| 2018 GMC Acadia All trims | $15,076 | $12,896–$17,999 | 691 |
| 2018 Dodge Durango All trims | $16,998 | $14,367–$19,999 | 723 |
| 2018 Buick Enclave All trims | $16,250 | $14,400–$18,944 | 444 |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK All trims | $19,995 | $17,816–$22,681 | 1,226 |
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.
Snapshot: September 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 5 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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 | 1,374 | $17,376 | 100% | 99,275 mi |
| 2018 | 2,365 | $15,900 | 92% | 104,562 mi |
| 2017 | 2,657 | $13,988 | 81% | 112,546 mi |
| 2016 | 2,250 | $12,097 | 70% | 122,965 mi |
| 2015 | 1,123 | $10,296 | 59% | 130,887 mi |
| 2014 | 857 | $9,500 | 55% | 136,997 mi |
| 2013 | 857 | $8,338 | 48% | 147,481 mi |
| 2012 | 219 | $7,927 | 46% | 152,528 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
