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  • Magnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,048

    $299
    92,618 mi.
    Est. $332/mo

    Walser Buick GMC Bloomington

    4.2
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    Bloomington, MN (30 mi)

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  • Platinum Dune Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTPlatinum Dune Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTPlatinum Dune Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTPlatinum Dune Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTPlatinum Dune Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTPlatinum Dune Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $15,343

    $667
    130,708 mi.
    Est. $268/mo

    Luther Brookdale Honda

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    Minneapolis, MN (28 mi)

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  • Ingot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,350

    95,868 mi.
    Est. $338/mo

    Walser Buick GMC Roseville

    4.2
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    Roseville, MN (21 mi)
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  • Ruby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $22,849

    84,245 mi.
    Est. $399/mo

    Apple Ford Apple Valley

    4.4
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    Apple Valley, MN (29 mi)
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  • Magnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $18,345

    $1K
    96,510 mi.
    Est. $320/mo

    Apple Ford Apple Valley

    4.4
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    Apple Valley, MN (29 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer SportShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer SportShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer SportShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer SportShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer SportShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $24,300

    $349
    63,690 mi.
    Est. $424/mo

    Freeway Ford

    4.1
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    Minneapolis, MN (29 mi)
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  • SHADOW BLACK 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSHADOW BLACK 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSHADOW BLACK 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSHADOW BLACK 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSHADOW BLACK 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSHADOW BLACK 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $17,349

    110,308 mi.
    Est. $303/mo

    Apple Lincoln Apple Valley

    5.0
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    Apple Valley, MN (29 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $19,347

    94,557 mi.
    Est. $338/mo

    Luther Used Car Company

    4.2
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    Brooklyn Park, MN (29 mi)
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  • BLUE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBLUE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBLUE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBLUE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBLUE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBLUE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $21,540

    $300
    81,578 mi.
    Est. $376/mo

    Motorwerks BMW

    4.7
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    Bloomington, MN (28 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $17,649

    121,650 mi.
    Est. $308/mo

    Freeway Ford

    4.1
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    Minneapolis, MN (29 mi)
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  • Burgundy 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $21,849

    98,160 mi.
    Est. $381/mo

    Apple Ford Apple Valley

    4.4
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    Apple Valley, MN (29 mi)
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  • White Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $17,349

    127,715 mi.
    Est. $303/mo

    Apple Ford Apple Valley

    4.4
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    Apple Valley, MN (29 mi)
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  • MAGNETIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMAGNETIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMAGNETIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMAGNETIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMAGNETIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMAGNETIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,845

    $504
    102,020 mi.
    Est. $346/mo

    Apple Ford Apple Valley

    4.4
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    Apple Valley, MN (29 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $10,345

    183,665 mi.
    Est. $181/mo

    White Bear Lincoln

    4.9
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    White Bear Lake, MN (13 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    Not Priced

    72,350 mi.
    Est. $0/mo

    Luther North Country Ford

    4.7
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    Minneapolis, MN (27 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,163

    61,796 mi.
    Est. $334/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    $387 delivery from Bensenville, IL (323 mi)
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  • White 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $27,998

    57,349 mi.
    Est. $489/mo

    CarMax Tulsa

    4.6
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    $549 delivery to Maplewood, MN (14 mi)
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  • Ingot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $15,849

    $500
    109,391 mi.
    Est. $277/mo

    Apple Ford Shakopee

    4.7
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    Shakopee, MN (40 mi)
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  • Oxford White 2018 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,151

    $198
    80,040 mi.
    Est. $352/mo

    Apple Ford Shakopee

    4.7
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    Shakopee, MN (40 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $15,349

    $132
    129,103 mi.
    Est. $268/mo

    Apple Ford Shakopee

    4.7
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    Shakopee, MN (40 mi)
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  • Burgundy 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $18,349

    104,972 mi.
    Est. $320/mo

    Apple Ford Shakopee

    4.7
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    Shakopee, MN (40 mi)
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  • Gray 2018 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2018 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2018 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2018 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2018 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $17,499

    92,111 mi.
    Est. $305/mo

    The Car Broz

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    Zimmerman, MN (49 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,995

    83,740 mi.
    Est. $349/mo

    Jerry's Of Elk River

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    Elk River, MN (42 mi)
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  • Gray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $18,798

    58,161 mi.
    Est. $328/mo

    Dream Motors LLC

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    Ramsey, MN (36 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $48,253 14 Great deals
2025 Ford Explorer $44,774 5 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $37,410 8 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $35,598 27 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,661 5 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $26,663 7 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $23,647 5 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $15,144 5 Great deals
2016 Ford Explorer $11,401 4 Good deals

About the 2018 Ford Explorer

Basics

Base shown (base trim).

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)
Side view of the 2018 Ford Explorer
FAQs

How much does the 2018 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2018 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2018 Explorer is $16,985, with pricing starting at $6,298.

What is the MPG of the 2018 Ford Explorer?

The 2018 Ford Explorer 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 trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Ford Explorer?

The 2018 Ford Explorer compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:


  • Mercury Mountaineer
  • Lincoln Aviator
  • GMC Acadia
  • Ford Sedan Police Interceptor
  • Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • Chevrolet Traverse

Is the 2018 Ford Explorer 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.

Is the 2018 Ford Explorer a good SUV?

Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2018 Ford Explorer.

(269 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.9
Interior
4.8
Performance
4.8
Value
4.6
Exterior
4.8
Reliability
4.8
Ratings (269 reviews)

96% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.9
Interior
4.8
Performance
4.8
Value
4.6
Exterior
4.8
Reliability
4.8
Trims

Base (2 styles)

Style
Base 4WD Base FWD
Inventory price
Starting at $34,290 Starting at $32,140
Combined MPG
19 20
Engine
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Limited (2 styles)

Style
Limited FWD Limited 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $42,090 Starting at $44,240
Combined MPG
22 21
Engine
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Platinum (1 style)

Style
Platinum 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $53,940
Combined MPG
18
Engine
365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Sport (1 style)

Style
Sport 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $45,950
Combined MPG
18
Engine
365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

XLT (2 styles)

Style
XLT FWD XLT 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $34,175 Starting at $36,325
Combined MPG
20 19
Engine
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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