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Used
2018 Ford Explorer
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near
Houston, TX
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Adi is very friendly and knowledgeable service advisor.
Adi is very friendly and knowledgeable service advisor.i have also purchased my vehicle from this dealership. I will recommend the service advisor and the dealership to a friend.
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 Sport
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Greenway Mercedes has the best Customer Service, Chris?
Greenway Mercedes has the best Customer Service, Chris?s communication throughout the process was excellent! I would definitely take my car back again to have it serviced
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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Wonderful car buying experience
Herb walked us through buying our daughters first car. He was very knowledgeable and made the whole process super easy. We have never had such a smooth and pleasant time purchasing a new or used vehicle. Brent in finance got us over the line in what seemed record time. We would 100% recommend using this dealership.
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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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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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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I?m always treated like number one when I go the Lexus of
I?m always treated like number one when I go the Lexus of Clearlake. I feel so special. Thank you for your customer service and the care you give my Lexus Rx .
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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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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It was a very pleasant experience.
It was a very pleasant experience. Lee Hobson and Dia Millan were very helpful through out our purchase. Answered all questions we had. Would recommend to my friends .






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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Prievously Owned SUV purchase
This is my third car purchase from CAR MAX . A later model for the wife . A jeep Cherokee and is a 2019 with low mileage . She is happy and that makes US happy . The purchase was not hurried and no back and forth between Mr Smith and I . Really straightforward . Satisfied completely .






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2018 Ford Explorer Sport
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AJ Cleveland dealership
AJ at the dealership in Cleveland Tx went above and beyond to make my car buying a great experience. AJ found the car I was looking for.Thank you.S Lawson






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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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I had a great experience with M A Affordable cars.
Very down to earth sales people. The dealer was very easy to work with and stood by his inventory. Offered to resolve any issues with the vehicle that I purchased.






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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Buying from Tommie Vaughn was a great experience overall.
Buying from Tommie Vaughn was a great experience overall. Omar was a huge pleasure to work with. Definitely coming back!!






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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Easy to work with dealer
We were looking for something larger than my escape for family use. Greg showed us several other vehicles but the white explorer caught my eye. The mileage was reasonable and it had the equipment I wanted. The price was reasonable too so within 45 minutes we had signed a deal.






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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great customer service, good deals with used cars.
Friendly service, good deals on used cars. Great customer service and good cars. The only dealership I've been too where I felt like the dealership wasn't running a scam on me.






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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Andrea is the best.
Andrea is the best. Great worker deserves a raise asap. Great attitude and work ethic, even though there was a lot of people also very knowledgeable!






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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Excelent very professional.
Excelent very professional. I highly appreciate of all the team. Especially with Alicia who is very professional and hospitable. We were impressed by her knowledge.






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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Very professional, great group.
Very professional, great group. Last Tesla I bought was purchased from a group that sells 50-65 teslas a month (idrive in Carrolton tx). Auto Boutique surprised me, and managed a Tesla sale like a group that sells 10x more of these technically challenging vehicles. They got the car added to my Tesla app quickly and I left the dealership able to supercharge and drive 6 hours to my home. The young guys ( Ethen Beck and Enrique Ovalles) were very Tesla literate. I'm a contributor to a tesla owners forum and have over 4 million content views, so I'm not a Tesla Newbie. I have a 2016 model s p85, a 2021 model y dual motor, and now a 2021 refresh model s long range to replace the aging ap1 car. These guys had the recurrent battery report in addition to the carfax so I could skip checking the battery. Staff went into service mode and we checked the error log. They got an update to post before adding the car and so I drove off in great shape!






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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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on ma soul that dude wardan the shi i fw that dude
on ma soul that dude wardan the shi i fw that dude heavyyyy AND FREDDY TOO!!!!!!!






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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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I recently had an exceptional car shopping experience at
I recently had an exceptional car shopping experience at Auto Boutique. From the moment I walked through the door, the staff was incredibly responsive, addressing all my queries with patience and professionalism. They were genuinely helpful, guiding me through the process without any pressure, ensuring I felt informed about my choices. The politeness of everyone at Auto Boutique was particularly noteworthy; they made me feel valued and respected throughout my visit. I have not yet found a car that perfectly matched my needs but left with a positive impression of what customer service should be. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a smooth and pleasant car buying journey.






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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Super smooth buying process
I worked with Julio when I went to possibly purchase a car from McRee Ford. I had done months of research and I knew the exact numbers I wanted and what was actually feasible. I knew I wanted a good, borderline great deal according to the true car values. Julio was super helpful showing me around, especially considering a had a rambunctious 2 year old wreaking havoc on the store during the process. He showed me everything I wanted to see and tried explaining everything that he could about the car. As for the buying process, I was firm in only going up to a certain amount and being ok with them accepting or refusing my offer. After some quick back and forth, they finally accepted what I feel is a very fair offer for both of us. Overall, I could not be more happy with the entire process.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Ford Explorer | $31,990 | 1 Good deal |
2024 Ford Explorer | $27,500 | 8 Good deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $23,920 | 31 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $23,997 | 19 Good deals |
2021 Ford Explorer | $20,055 | 20 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $14,999 | 21 Good deals |
2019 Ford Explorer | $15,834 | 6 Good deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $7,575 | 10 Good deals |
2016 Ford Explorer | $4,750 | 4 Good deals |
About the 2018 Ford Explorer
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)

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 $18,185, with pricing starting at $7,995.
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?
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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.
- Comfort 4.9
- Interior 4.8
- Performance 4.8
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.8
97% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.9
- Interior 4.8
- Performance 4.8
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.8
Base (2 styles)
Limited (2 styles)
Style | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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)
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