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2018 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Norfolk, VA
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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My boyfriend and I had an appointment with Zack Johnson
My boyfriend and I had an appointment with Zack Johnson at 11am today and we arrived early and was met by Zack. We proceeded to have a seat at his desk and advised what vehicle we were interested in 2022 Hyundai Tuscon SEL. Zack was very knowledgeable, respectful and courteous. He took the time to answer all of our questions, never rushed us and worked with us to get the payment to work within our budget. We had the best time in this dealership, not stressed and everything worked out and we left with our new car. Thank you for all you have done for us. Theresa and Jeff
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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Arid helped with my car.
Arid helped with my car. Did amazing and love it. Definitely an upgrade from my old car
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 XLT
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I had a great experience purchasing my new car from
I had a great experience purchasing my new car from AutoNation Honda. Andrew with the sales person was fantastic, friendly helpful, and genuinely listened to my needs and concerned throughout the process. I let them know out front that my time is valuable and they fully respected that making the experience smooth and efficient I would absolutely buy from AutoNation Honda again and highly recommend Andrew for anyone looking for a stress, free car by experience.
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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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Salesman was informative, kind, and patient wit all our
Salesman was informative, kind, and patient wit all our questions. Not pushy either. We appreciated how friendly the whole staff was as well.
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 live in TX, It was out of state purchase.
I live in TX, It was out of state purchase. I bought car without test drive. car came clean, full tank of gas. most important no surprise. all made east by Derek Jones. Simply The Best. Jones Great response with timely manner. good Follow-up. polite very respectful, Easy and smooth transaction. Stephanie Vaughan was very good as well. only feedback they need to sand paper work wright away. not 3 week later. some stat like Texas car need to register with in 30 day to avoid penalty.
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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Paige W.
Paige W. In the AUFFENBERG Service Department does an excellent job. She’s friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. She is a true asset to AUFFENBERG.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Service Advisor Haley is awesome.
Service Advisor Haley is awesome. Attentive, professional, courteous and knowledgeable. In and out within two hours for new tires, balance, oil change, etc. Great price!
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Fantastic dealership and 1st class sales rep in Caleb!
Fantastic dealership and 1st class sales rep in Caleb!!! A large selection to choose from. Well manage clean store. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It?s like a candy store ?
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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This was by far the best car buying experience I've had
This was by far the best car buying experience I've had in 30 years! Each person I interacted with was informative, courteous, and non-pressure. It started with a contact with the online sales person, whom I met in person at the time of pick-up. Adolfo was a true gentleman and took the time to investigate every question for me before making the nearly 4 hour drive. He provided pictures and a summary of their standard inspection report details to back it up. Though the Sienna van was higher mileage, it was a recent trade-in and impeccably maintained. By supplementing the CarFax details, I was convinced this van should be safe and reliable for many more miles. Ultimately, we got a great pricing, too -- probably in part because many folks avoid higher mileage vehicles. Signing the paperwork with Adolfo was straigtforward, clear, and efficient, and then I finished up with a few more signatures with the finance office, which was also quick particularly because we didn't need financing. Honda of Ames provides the buyer a flash drive with all completed paperwork so I don't need to scan these for recordkeeping later. Such a nice touch! Not to mention, they have a comfortable waiting area and a nice indoor kids play area so my little ones were constructively occupied. In all, we were at the dealership probably about 90 minutes including test drive. I've been at dealerships for literally a half a day before! So, even though it's 4 hours from us, I'll be tempted to make Honda of Ames my go to source for car buying. Keep up the great work, and thank you!
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Went for my 90 day check up on my 2026 Honda Passport.
Went for my 90 day check up on my 2026 Honda Passport. Service was great and very quick! The waiting area was nice too. Rachel was very kind during the service check in. She fixed my ?unlock all doors? settings, which I had not been able to get to since I bought the car, I can now unlock all doors when I unlock the driver?s door. By far, service here is already 10x better than BMW of Tulsa!
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Very good experience walking me through the order and
Very good experience walking me through the order and purchase process of my car! Sales person was a knowledgeable resource throughout the process! Well done Belzer Chevrolet!!
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Best buying experience of my life!
Best buying experience of my life! Extremely transparent the whole way through. It was also the quickest I’ve ever been able to buy a car. Everyone was so nice! I cannot recommend them enough. If you need to buy a car this is the place to go!
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Test drove the 2004 Thunderbird.
Test drove the 2004 Thunderbird. I said I was interested and would pay $14,500 for the car. They said there was a transmission problem with the car and could not negotiate until that was resolved. At the time the car was priced at $15,107. I have sent emails still showing my interest but have not received additional information on the transmission status as of this. I am interested and awaiting contact from Brad. Thank you, Tom Hatcher
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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My wife and I were having problems with our vehicle and
My wife and I were having problems with our vehicle and needed to replace it urgently with a more reliable vehicle. We remembered that we bought a car from Price LeBlance Nissan 10 years ago and we dealt with Tony Ramos. After finding the vehicle we liked, a 2024 Hyundai Tucson we again contacted Tony Ramos who made it very easy for us to trade our truck on our Hyundai.. Colby and Ricky made the financing part easy also. We would recommend Price Le Blanc Nissan and in particular Tony Ramos to anyone who wants to buy their next vehicle.
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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I had my 2025 F150 Serviced at Oxnard/Envison Ford.
I had my 2025 F150 Serviced at Oxnard/Envison Ford. They did a great job and I was treated like a valued customer.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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My salesperson was great along with everyone else that
My salesperson was great along with everyone else that helped us. I would recommend Garber Chevy to anyone. I drove a long distance to make a purchase due to such a good deal.
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2018 Ford Explorer Sport
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Although I didn’t end with the vehicle purchase from
Although I didn’t end with the vehicle purchase from Lenz, my entire experience was pleasant. Communication was easy and each person I dealt with was knowledgeable and personable.
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2018 Ford Explorer Sport
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Will was great.
Will was great. Very helpful and listened to what we wanted. He went out of his way to find the vehicle we were looking for. We were so impressed with his customer service we bought the vehicle that day. There was no pressure to buy a vehicle that day either. We look forward to working with him again on a future purchase. If anyone is looking for a vehicle we recommend seeing Will as he will help you find what you are looking for.
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2018 Ford Explorer Sport
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Great value, Nida was pleasant and efficient, we did a
Great value, Nida was pleasant and efficient, we did a lot of the transaction online.
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Jeremy Yingling was a great help getting the best deal
Jeremy Yingling was a great help getting the best deal possible to replace a stolen van. At an incredibly stressful time he was a liferaft.
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $50,531 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $44,291 | |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $30,172 | 7 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $22,214 | 8 Good deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $15,664 | 5 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | $10,983 | 6 Great 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 $16,503, with pricing starting at $5,884.
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
96% 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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)
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