2018 Ford Explorer

Name: 2018 Ford Explorer
SKU: 2018 Ford Explorer
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (266 reviews)

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$32,140

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Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV: Body style
20: Combined MPG
7: Seating capacity
198.3” x 70”: Dimensions
Front-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Base
$32,140
XLT
$34,175
Limited
$42,090
Sport
$45,950
Platinum
$53,940

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2018 Ford Explorer review: Our expert's take

Two years after it underwent a major redo, the Ford Explorer gets some minor updates for 2018. The revised SUV goes on sale this fall.

Exterior

Not much changes on the outside. There are four new paint colors, five new wheel designs, new grilles and foglights. Out back, the Explorer Sport and Platinum get a quad exhaust when paired with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine for a racier look.

Interior

Not much changes inside either, with the big news coming in the “things-you-can’t-see” department. A new optional embedded hot spot can support up to 10 devices at once, and users can connect to the system from up to 50 feet outside the vehicle. The new Sync Connect function is also present, allowing people to operate the vehicle’s systems using the FordPass smartphone app that can lock, unlock, start and locate the car via data connection.

Safety

For 2018, Ford is bundling some of the more popular safety features into a new Safe and Smart Package. The new package includes adaptive cruise control with collision warning and brake support, blind spot warning, cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, automatic high beams and rain-sensing automatic wipers.

Consumer reviews

4.8

(266 reviews)

97% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.9
Interior design 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value for the money 4.7
Exterior styling 4.9
Reliability 4.8

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Most recent consumer reviews

4.0

3rd row seat folding mechanism

December 20, 2022

By Adams from Michigan

Owns this car

Love this car overall but I have only one complaint. I was putting some boxes in the rear of the car and one of the boxes must have touched the the rear seat folding mechanism as all of a sudden it tried to unfold the seats. If my grandchildren had been sitting there strapped in I hate to think what may have happened!! Wish you had coverage over the mechanism so this wouldn’t happen.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior design 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value for the money 4.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

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3.0

Leaking window/door seal

April 13, 2022

By J Nelson from Moorhead

Owns this car

I love the 2018 Explorer Sport, but I have an issue with the air leaks on the drivers side door! Can't tell if it is the window or door leaking. It is especially bad driving on a windy day, very noisy and irritating. Otherwise I love it. Anyone else have this issue or solution?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value for the money 4.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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5.0

My dream car

June 11, 2021

By Sandy’s Foringa 4Ever from Los Angeles CA

Owns this car

This is my 4th Ford Explorer over the last 20 years and I am very happy. Every time I upgrade is nicer in every aspect. I am glad that after so many people telling me to just go to another style and company, I made the right decision.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

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New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion: 60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 60 months/60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Powertrain: Available
Dealer certification required: 139-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes