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Used
2018 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Northglenn, CO
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2018 Ford Explorer Sport
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Easy online purchase and paperwork.
Easy online purchase and paperwork. Car is better than offered! Dealer arranged shipping from Denver CO to Ocala FL at a very reasonable cost. Would deal with them again! Thanks, Bradley G_
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 XLT
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Jordan is an amazing salesmen who made this process very
Jordan is an amazing salesmen who made this process very easy. He is very good at communicating and working to make everyone happy.
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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Best car ever!
I have purchased cars from these guys over the years with great results. I recently purchased a 2006 Acura MDX with 193,000 miles. The miles scared me a little bit but the one owner car has all of the service records from the Acura dealership and runs great. My last car was a BMW X5 and that thing was a money pit! Constant repairs. This Acura has all of the features that the BMW had (heated leather seats, rear view camera, bluetooth, etc) with a 6 cylinder, 24 valve V Tech engine that is as fast as the BMW V8 engine at about half the cost of gasoline. Don't let the high miles scare you. These guys only purchase vehicles that meet their strict guidelines. They have been in the business for many decades and they know how to pick good cars. I waited 2 months before putting this review and I like the car even more than when I first purchased it. No problems at all. Keep up the good work guys. It's hard to find trustworthy dealers anymore.
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 XLT
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My experience was very professional and l am very thankful l went to Johnson Auto Plaza in Brighton, Colorado. My salesman Mark was very pleasant throughout my buying experience. I will be recommending Johnson Auto Plaza to friends and family.
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 Platinum
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Great service! Honest people!
Great service, great people!!! Very happy with my purchase!!! Awesome experience! Financing was very smooth and hassle free! My family is very happy with our SUV and we definitely recommend this place to everybody!
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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Awsome guys
We have bought 3 cars from andrew and he coworker. These two are the best around. They take good care of their automobile’s and their buyers. We always go to them first and we will for a long while to come.






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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Very good experience made the process easy left with a
Very good experience made the process easy left with a new car all the workers are great!
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New Shelby F150
Jim Albright Is hands down one of the best sales agents I have ever had the chance to work with. No pressure just leads and understanding of my wants and wishes. Was best car buying experience I?ve had to date

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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Big Mo was awesome in through the process made it very
Big Mo was awesome in through the process made it very easy. Great experience!! I will definitely recommend him to friends and family he is the best!
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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I went in for a test drive.
I went in for a test drive. I’d called ahead and the vehicle (CR-V hybrid) was pulled up front and ready to go. A quick interaction with the manager and the salesman (which may have gone faster because I was already in their system from a prior visit) and we were off on a good test route. The salesman, Sasha, was knowledgeable about his product and easy to converse with, and asked good questions to get a feel for what I was looking for. No hard sell. If all dealership interactions were this efficient, effective and pleasant people would feel more positively toward dealership relationships.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Average price | Deals |
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2026 Ford Explorer | $59,864 | |
2025 Ford Explorer | $54,932 | 1 Good deal |
2023 Ford Explorer | $34,194 | 24 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $32,170 | 15 Good deals |
2021 Ford Explorer | $26,248 | 5 Great deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $28,893 | 19 Good deals |
2019 Ford Explorer | $19,897 | 8 Good deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $17,607 | 5 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 $17,607, with pricing starting at $6,000.
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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