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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

    $8,398

    151,620 mi.
    Est. $143/mo

    Serra Auto Campus

    2.9
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    Okemos, MI (27 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

    $15,280

    89,928 mi.
    Est. $261/mo

    Honda of Grand Blanc

    4.7
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    Grand Blanc, MI (28 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

    $8,254

    $1K
    206,321 mi.
    Est. $141/mo

    Suburban Ford of Waterford

    4.1
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    Waterford, MI (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

    $14,150

    $200
    112,834 mi.
    Est. $242/mo

    Champion Chevrolet of Howell

    4.4
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    Howell, MI (5 mi)
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  • Blue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $12,004

    154,250 mi.
    Est. $205/mo

    Shea Buick GMC

    4.3
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    Flint, MI (29 mi)
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  • White Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $21,245

    93,550 mi.
    Est. $363/mo

    Varsity Ford

    4.7
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    Ann Arbor, MI (24 mi)
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  • Oxford White 2018 Ford Explorer SportOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer SportOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer SportOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer SportOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer SportOxford White 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $14,899

    92,482 mi.
    Est. $254/mo

    Seeko Auto Sales

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    Flint, MI (28 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

    $8,994

    $309
    170,652 mi.
    Est. $154/mo

    Suburban Ford of Waterford

    4.1
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    Waterford, MI (27 mi)
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  • Ingot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer sportIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer sportIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer sportIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer sportIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer sportIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer sport

    $16,694

    102,981 mi.
    Est. $285/mo

    Suburban Ford of Waterford

    4.1
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    Waterford, MI (27 mi)
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  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $17,999

    116,802 mi.
    Est. $307/mo

    LaFontaine Chevrolet Plymouth

    4.9
    Plymouth, MI (30 mi)
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  • White Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Platinum Clearcoat Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $24,079

    $287
    57,277 mi.
    Est. $411/mo

    Montrose Ford

    4.7
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    $299 delivery from Akron, OH (156 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

    $21,391

    49,335 mi.
    Est. $365/mo

    D'Arcy Chevrolet

    4.9
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    $491 delivery from Morris, IL (246 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $16,249

    $490
    123,656 mi.
    Est. $277/mo

    Suburban Ford of Ferndale

    4.7
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    Ferndale, MI (43 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

    $17,304

    89,018 mi.
    Est. $295/mo

    Page Toyota

    4.5
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    Southfield, MI (36 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $13,167

    $400
    117,877 mi.
    Est. $225/mo

    Suburban Cadillac of Plymouth

    4.5
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    Plymouth, MI (31 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

    $15,204

    112,979 mi.
    Est. $260/mo

    Royal Oak Ford

    4.9
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    Royal Oak, MI (41 mi)
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  • Blue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $12,194

    130,000 mi.
    Est. $208/mo

    Sundance Chevrolet

    4.6
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    Grand Ledge, MI (42 mi)
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  • WHITE PLATINUM TRI-COAT 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE PLATINUM TRI-COAT 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE PLATINUM TRI-COAT 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE PLATINUM TRI-COAT 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE PLATINUM TRI-COAT 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE PLATINUM TRI-COAT 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $16,194

    121,643 mi.
    Est. $276/mo

    Sundance GMC

    4.2
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    St Johns, MI (46 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $18,500

    63,498 mi.
    Est. $316/mo

    Fox Toyota Volkswagen

    4.8
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    Rochester Hills, MI (41 mi)
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  • Ruby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $14,000

    $1K
    142,177 mi.
    Est. $239/mo

    Bell Ford

    4.8
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    Adrian, MI (50 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

    $15,990

    100,659 mi.
    Est. $273/mo

    Spirit Ford

    4.4
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    Dundee, MI (47 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

    $15,575

    $664
    100,634 mi.
    Est. $266/mo

    Suburban Ford of Ferndale

    4.7
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    Ferndale, MI (43 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

    $15,999

    92,816 mi.
    Est. $273/mo

    Gorno Ford

    4.6
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    Woodhaven, MI (49 mi)
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  • Blue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Base

    $8,144

    168,256 mi.
    Est. $139/mo

    Monster Motors

    2.7
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    Michigan Center, MI (34 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $49,798 1 Good deal
2025 Ford Explorer $41,299 9 Good deals
2024 Ford Explorer $35,901 11 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $32,873 13 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $28,128 6 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $23,137 5 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,511 3 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 $17,078, 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 Edge
  • 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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