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  • White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $13,712

    $455
    138,819 mi.
    Est. $237/mo

    Group 1 Buick GMC North

    4.4
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    Houston, TX (16 mi)

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  • Silver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $17,224

    85,279 mi.
    Est. $298/mo

    BMW of West Houston

    4.8
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    Katy, TX (29 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $18,988

    113,905 mi.
    Est. $328/mo

    Nexcar

    4.1
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    Spring, TX (4 mi)
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  • OXFORD WHITE 2018 Ford Explorer BASEOXFORD WHITE 2018 Ford Explorer BASEOXFORD WHITE 2018 Ford Explorer BASEOXFORD WHITE 2018 Ford Explorer BASEOXFORD WHITE 2018 Ford Explorer BASEOXFORD WHITE 2018 Ford Explorer BASE

    $17,994

    58,399 mi.
    Est. $311/mo

    Mac Haik Ford

    4.0
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    Houston, TX (22 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer SportMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $19,858

    73,951 mi.
    Est. $343/mo

    AutoNation USA Houston

    4.5
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    Houston, TX (13 mi)
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  • Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $16,224

    $1K
    92,463 mi.
    Est. $280/mo

    MINI of The Woodlands

    4.7
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    Conroe, TX (12 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

    $19,695

    $500
    105,031 mi.
    Est. $340/mo

    DriveTime of West Houston

    4.9
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    Houston, TX (25 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

    $9,995

    141,970 mi.
    Est. $173/mo

    Texas Trust Auto Sales

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  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer SportRuby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $18,495

    100,783 mi.
    Est. $319/mo

    AutoNation Ford Katy

    4.4
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    Katy, TX (29 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

    $15,722

    107,559 mi.
    Est. $272/mo

    EchoPark Automotive Houston

    4.6
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    Houston, TX (13 mi)
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  • BURGUNDY VELVET MET TINT CC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBURGUNDY VELVET MET TINT CC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBURGUNDY VELVET MET TINT CC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBURGUNDY VELVET MET TINT CC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBURGUNDY VELVET MET TINT CC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBURGUNDY VELVET MET TINT CC 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $18,888

    78,640 mi.
    Est. $326/mo

    Gullo Ford of Conroe - The Woodlands

    4.7
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    Conroe, TX (17 mi)
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  • White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $13,720

    $1.2K
    127,638 mi.
    Est. $237/mo

    BMW of The Woodlands

    4.8
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    The Woodlands, TX (11 mi)
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  • Cinnamon Glaze Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumCinnamon Glaze Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumCinnamon Glaze Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumCinnamon Glaze Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumCinnamon Glaze Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumCinnamon Glaze Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $25,295

    $500
    69,409 mi.
    Est. $437/mo

    DriveTime of West Houston

    4.9
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    Houston, TX (25 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $8,499

    $500
    120,934 mi.
    Est. $147/mo

    Texas Perfect Auto

    2.2
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    Houston, TX (23 mi)
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  • $19,491

    90,895 mi.
    Est. $337/mo

    Fred Haas Toyota World

    4.7
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    Spring, TX (3 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $18,999

    79,330 mi.
    Est. $328/mo

    Planet Ford 45

    4.5
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    Spring, TX (4 mi)
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  • White 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $19,998

    93,474 mi.
    Est. $345/mo

    CarMax Plano

    4.4
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    $149 delivery to Houston, TX (5 mi)
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  • Red 2018 Ford Explorer SportRed 2018 Ford Explorer SportRed 2018 Ford Explorer SportRed 2018 Ford Explorer SportRed 2018 Ford Explorer SportRed 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $21,998

    87,615 mi.
    Est. $380/mo

    CarMax Garland

    4.6
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    $149 delivery to Houston, TX (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

    $21,914

    39,860 mi.
    Est. $379/mo

    Bolton Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Charles, LA (131 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

    $18,495

    $500
    101,052 mi.
    Est. $319/mo

    DriveTime of Roundrock

    4.9
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    Round Rock, TX (142 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

    $18,125

    86,098 mi.
    Est. $313/mo

    Volvo Cars Hill Country

    4.9
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    Austin, TX (149 mi)
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  • CINNAMON GLAZE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTCINNAMON GLAZE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTCINNAMON GLAZE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTCINNAMON GLAZE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTCINNAMON GLAZE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLTCINNAMON GLAZE METALLIC 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $10,022

    172,635 mi.
    Est. $173/mo

    First Texas Honda

    4.7
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    Austin, TX (143 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

    $18,995

    $900
    79,893 mi.
    Est. $328/mo

    DriveTime of Roundrock

    4.9
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    Round Rock, TX (142 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $20,395

    $100
    82,501 mi.
    Est. $352/mo

    DriveTime of Roundrock

    4.9
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    Round Rock, TX (142 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

    $22,264

    104,854 mi.
    Est. $385/mo

    Autoplex Sulphur

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    Sulphur, LA (122 mi)
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  • Magnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedMagnetic Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $15,520

    $400
    94,980 mi.
    Est. $268/mo

    Everflux Motors

    5.0
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    Austin, TX (137 mi)
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  • Magnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMagnetic 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $17,591

    65,450 mi.
    Est. $304/mo

    Appel Ford

    4.9
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    Brenham, TX (63 mi)
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  • SHADOW BLACK 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $14,438

    146,347 mi.
    Est. $249/mo

    Cavender Ford

    3.3
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    Columbus, TX (74 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $44,457 2 Good deals
2025 Ford Explorer $40,146 11 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $31,351 19 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $25,709 5 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $24,980 6 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $21,609 18 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $12,573 1 Good deal

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 $17,030, with pricing starting at $6,700.

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.

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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