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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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All the staff at Soerens has been super helpful in the
All the staff at Soerens has been super helpful in the purchase of my van. A couple sales people and the finance department checked in to make sure the deal was going smoothly.
Highly recommend buying a used 2018 Explorer
This is my fourth Explorer. I decided in 2018 to order the top-of-the-line Platinum. This vehicle has all the bells and whistles for a person that wants the luxury of one of Fords top models. It has Platinum leather seats that are very comfortable. If you can find today, buy it. It has the 3.5L V6 that has great power on acceleration. You can only buy a V6 now on the 2025 Explorer ST which is a 3.0L. The cost is around $60,000 Loaded.
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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A good experience overall, but a lot of time wad wasted
A good experience overall, but a lot of time wad wasted waiting for the salesman to go back and forth to discuss sales terms with the manager.
3rd row seat folding mechanism
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.
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Sands has a great customer experience from the Classic
Sands has a great customer experience from the Classic Cars on display to the low pressure sales while we looked for the perfect vehicle. Our salesperson Brian Yahia was great getting answers to our questions and providing assistance to locate the color and features we wanted. We shopped on a Sunday and were surprised to find out that they would have been willing to stick around to let us drive our new Traverse out that evening. We have purchases a lot of cars in the past 45 years and Sands a good dealership to do business with.
My dream 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.
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Excellent experience, great people!
Bought a pre-owned Chevy Volt from this dealership. Excellent experience, great people! No unreasonable pressure to buy add-ons, once I said "no thanks" to paint and interior protections, we moved on. Great experience overall, highly recommended.
Very good car, durable and trustworthy
Love the inside room, 3rd row seat and the fact that the 2nd and 3rd row can be collapsed. Love the rear camera and all of the functions of being able to bring my phone apps up on the screen. So good for our very busy, on the go lifestyle
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The only place to buy a car.
From start to finish Planet Lincoln is a great place to buy a car. This is our second Lincoln purchased here and both times it was a great experience. No tricks or surprises, they do what they say and with friendly respect. Very comfortable showroom and facilities. I can't say enough good things about them. Thanks Planet Lincoln.
100% in love with my Explorer!
I’m absolutely in love with my 2018 Ford Explorer XLT! It’s exterior appearance is eye catching and the inside is so nice. Lots of room and meets all the needs for me and my family!
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They have great cars and a great attitude very nice and
They have great cars and a great attitude very nice and very friendly and helpful.
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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We had a great experience at DRM!
We had a great experience at DRM! Mitch in sales made it easy and answered every question we had! AJ in finance is a pro and took great care of us! 5 star operation all the way!
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Great place to look for a low mileage car
Great experience for our daughter purchasing her first car. Customer service was amazing. Will B. took great care of us. The best part it took no time at all!!!
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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I was in the market for a new car Imee happened to
I was in the market for a new car Imee happened to reached out to me about a vehicle I wanted. He was very awesome to work with and gave me a great deal. I love my new ride. Would recommend Gillmans
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REVIEW
FRIENDLY AND NICE. WILL BE COMING HERE FROM NOW TO BUY CAR. SALEMAN WAS VERY NICE AND WALKED US THOUGH EVERYTHING. BUYING A CAR HERE WAS VERY EASY.
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Jose Ponce the porter/ salesman from orland Park is the
Jose Ponce the porter/ salesman from orland Park is the best. He was so helpful in my sales process
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Came to get an inspection and buy a car they are very
Came to get an inspection and buy a car they are very friendly and helpful
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Very good selection of cars and a highly professional
Very good selection of cars and a highly professional staff. The whole system was very well organized, which made the experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend to others.
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Madison was very helpful and very consistent in her
Madison was very helpful and very consistent in her efforts and checking on my current interest. She is a very good sales person.
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Tim Barnes was our salesman and he is a super guy to deal
Tim Barnes was our salesman and he is a super guy to deal with,all the employees was superb this dealership is top notch A++++
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Kim was excellent.
Kim was excellent. I told her what I wanted and she exceeded my expectation. What I was looking for and what I purchased was much more than I thought I could afford. Great payment terms and in and out in less than 3 hours. If you have a challenging situation please go see Kim and John at Drivetime, it was worth the wait.
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plymouth Meeting DriveTime let u with quarter tank
The first vehicle I purchased was from Allentown... There was a major electrical issues with the car so I returned it after a few days.. Another words it was a lemon.. So anyway I saw a car at Plymouth meeting that I liked... The process was easy and smooth they explained everything to me.. I love my new Nissan.. The only thing negative I have to say is they left me with less than a quarter of a tank of gas... I drove 55 Minutes to get this vehicle.. Quarter of a tank of gas will take me a couple blocks... When I purchase my other car at Allentown they filled my tank because I was returning customer and they told me the policy was half a tank... Plymouth meeting wouldn't even give me a half a tank of gas... Very very poor service very very poor management whoever made that up that your let with quarter tank of gas...That is ridiculous... Including myself I have bought two other family members there to buy cars that's awful for returning customer
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Carrera location is amazing!
Carrera location is amazing! Great inventory - salesman are so friendly and knowledgeable and the finance department are very easy to work with! I highly recommend this location.
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Jayden was extremely helpful!
Jayden was extremely helpful! We had our eyes on a Palisade but ended buying a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. No complaints at all.
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Base | $22,871 | 17 Good deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Base | $21,722 | 21 Good deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer Base | $19,187 | 26 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Base | $18,405 | 9 Great deals |
| 2019 Ford Explorer Base | $16,159 | 14 Good deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Base | $12,624 | 23 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Base | $12,661 | 13 Great deals |
| 2015 Ford Explorer Base | $10,890 | 9 Great deals |
About the 2018 Ford Explorer Base
Base shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 6-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2018 Ford Explorer Base cost?
The 2018 Ford Explorer Base price depends on several factors, including optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2018 Explorer Base is $14,556, with pricing starting at $8,950.
What is the MPG of the 2018 Ford Explorer Base?
The 2018 Ford Explorer Base offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 20 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Ford Explorer Base?
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Is the 2018 Ford Explorer Base reliable?
The 2018 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Explorer owners.
96% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.9
- Interior 4.8
- Performance 4.8
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.8
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Ford Explorer trims
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Ford Explorer 2018 XLT
109 Great Deals out of 422 listings starting at $6,984
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Ford Explorer 2018 Sport
38 Great Deals out of 157 listings starting at $8,899
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Ford Explorer 2018 Limited
46 Great Deals out of 150 listings starting at $5,999
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Ford Explorer 2018 Platinum
13 Great Deals out of 75 listings starting at $12,895
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