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  • Magnetic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $18,990

    84,709 mi.
    Est. $356/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, IL (28 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

    $21,219

    94,576 mi.
    Est. $398/mo

    CarWise Gurnee

    4.4
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    Gurnee, IL (28 mi)
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  • Ingot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer BaseIngot Silver Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Base

    $12,999

    105,690 mi.
    Est. $244/mo

    Your Choice Auto Sales of Elgin

    4.7
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    Elgin, IL (19 mi)
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  • Ingot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $18,650

    $1K
    121,772 mi.
    Est. $350/mo

    Revved Motors

    4.2
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    Addison, IL (8 mi)
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  • White 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $11,995

    140,301 mi.
    Est. $225/mo

    Car and Drive Motorsports

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    Midlothian, IL (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

    $15,995

    85,929 mi.
    Est. $300/mo

    Bose Motors

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    Crestwood, IL (27 mi)
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  • White 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $13,995

    $1K
    107,541 mi.
    Est. $262/mo

    Oak Lawn Auto Sales

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    Hometown, IL (21 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

    $14,998

    122,145 mi.
    Est. $281/mo

    Mr. C's Auto Mart

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    Midlothian, IL (28 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

    $10,987

    $113
    134,793 mi.
    Est. $206/mo

    CarWise Gurnee

    4.4
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    Gurnee, IL (28 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

    $14,299

    111,673 mi.
    Est. $268/mo

    Bettenhausen Fiat

    4.4
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    Orland Park, IL (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

    $17,995

    74,318 mi.
    Est. $337/mo

    Woodfield Lexus

    4.8
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    Schaumburg, IL (10 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

    $17,775

    81,867 mi.
    Est. $333/mo

    McGrath Kia of St Charles

    4.7
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    St. Charles, IL (20 mi)
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  • Ruby Red 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $18,991

    78,653 mi.
    Est. $356/mo

    Elmhurst Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    4.3
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    Elmhurst, IL (6 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

    $7,990

    180,771 mi.
    Est. $150/mo

    Quality Cars of South Elgin

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    South Elgin, IL (21 mi)
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  • Shadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer BaseShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer BaseShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer BaseShadow Black 2018 Ford Explorer Base

    $13,995

    75,694 mi.
    Est. $262/mo

    Ed Napleton Acura Kia

    3.4
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    Elmhurst, IL (7 mi)
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  • Red 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2018 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,295

    $500
    84,275 mi.
    Est. $362/mo

    DriveTime of Chicago - Midlothian

    4.9
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    Midlothian, IL (27 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

    $13,495

    117,411 mi.
    Est. $253/mo

    Bob Rohrman's Gurnee Hyundai

    4.2
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    Gurnee, IL (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

    $19,195

    $600
    91,626 mi.
    Est. $360/mo

    DriveTime of Chicago - Lombard

    5.0
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    Lombard, IL (11 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

    $17,995

    78,795 mi.
    Est. $337/mo

    Blue Sky Automotive - Chicago

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    Chicago, IL (16 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

    $14,999

    105,769 mi.
    Est. $281/mo

    Your Choice Auto Sales of Elgin

    4.7
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    Elgin, IL (19 mi)
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  • Silver 2018 Ford Explorer BaseSilver 2018 Ford Explorer BaseSilver 2018 Ford Explorer BaseSilver 2018 Ford Explorer BaseSilver 2018 Ford Explorer BaseSilver 2018 Ford Explorer Base

    $10,895

    129,336 mi.
    Est. $204/mo

    S&M Auto Sales

    2.0
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    Hickory Hills, IL (20 mi)
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  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 4WDRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 4WDRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 4WDRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 4WDRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 4WDRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

    $15,999

    121,974 mi.
    Est. $300/mo

    Your Choice Auto Sales of Elgin

    4.7
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    Elgin, IL (19 mi)
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  • Black 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $18,998

    103,567 mi.
    Est. $356/mo

    CarMax South Boulevard

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    $249 delivery to Hillside, IL (9 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

    $15,499

    100,779 mi.
    Est. $291/mo

    Car Connection of Bedford

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    $577 delivery from Bedford, OH (330 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $49,213 1 Good deal
2025 Ford Explorer $43,314 18 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $36,527 10 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,167 8 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,432 5 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $27,081 8 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $25,422 27 Good deals
2019 Ford Explorer $17,212 7 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,573 9 Great 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 $16,596, with pricing starting at $7,984.

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:


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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