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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

    $20,848

    96,447 mi.
    Est. $356/mo

    Kerry Ford

    3.9
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    Cincinnati, OH (18 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

    $19,695

    93,476 mi.
    Est. $336/mo

    DriveTime of NW Cincinnati

    5.0
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    Fairfield, OH (21 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

    $11,294

    $1.9K
    95,602 mi.
    Est. $193/mo

    Performance Lexus Northern Kentucky

    4.6
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    Fort Wright, KY (5 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

    $12,389

    $959
    141,227 mi.
    Est. $211/mo

    Mike Castrucci Ford of Milford

    4.4
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    Milford, OH (17 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

    $17,045

    100,061 mi.
    Est. $291/mo

    Walt Sweeney Ford

    4.9
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    Cincinnati, OH (10 mi)
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  • 2018 Ford Explorer sport2018 Ford Explorer sport2018 Ford Explorer sport2018 Ford Explorer sport2018 Ford Explorer sport2018 Ford Explorer sport

    Not Priced

    198,459 mi.

    Queen City Ford

    4.2
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    Cincinnati, OH (10 mi)
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  • $19,893

    72,664 mi.
    Est. $340/mo

    Walt Sweeney Ford

    4.9
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    Cincinnati, OH (10 mi)
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  • $17,460

    78,208 mi.
    Est. $298/mo

    Jeff Wyler Fairfield Kia

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    Fairfield, OH (21 mi)
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  • $13,097

    115,357 mi.
    Est. $224/mo

    Jeff Wyler Fairfield Kia

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    Fairfield, OH (21 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

    $19,163

    61,796 mi.
    Est. $327/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    $325 delivery from Bensenville, IL (272 mi)
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  • Maroon 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMaroon 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMaroon 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMaroon 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMaroon 2018 Ford Explorer XLTMaroon 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $16,998

    104,132 mi.
    Est. $290/mo

    CarMax Fayetteville

    5.0
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    $199 delivery to Florence, KY (11 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

    $18,250

    71,341 mi.
    Est. $312/mo

    Glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    4.3
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    Crestwood, KY (73 mi)
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  • Blue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedBlue Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $18,795

    104,799 mi.
    Est. $321/mo

    DriveTime of Lexington

    4.8
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    Lexington, KY (69 mi)
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  • Gray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer SportGray 2018 Ford Explorer Sport

    $22,998

    75,125 mi.
    Est. $393/mo

    CarMax Lexington

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    Lexington, KY (72 mi)
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  • Ingot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedIngot Silver 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $11,900

    $1.7K
    127,886 mi.
    Est. $203/mo

    Neil Huffman Chevy GMC Nissan of Frankfo

    4.0
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    Frankfort, KY (62 mi)
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  • Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBurgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $22,595

    $200
    64,199 mi.
    Est. $386/mo

    DriveTime of Lexington

    4.8
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    Lexington, KY (69 mi)
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  • Ruby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer LimitedRuby Red Metallic 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

    $19,399

    87,540 mi.
    Est. $331/mo

    Germain Honda of Beavercreek

    4.7
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    Dayton, OH (53 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

    $8,399

    171,832 mi.
    Est. $143/mo

    Tim Short CDJR of Maysville

    3.5
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    Maysville, KY (45 mi)
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  • Brown 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2018 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $12,495

    $460
    125,239 mi.
    Est. $213/mo

    Drive In Motors

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    Lexington, KY (70 mi)
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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

    $16,990

    107,705 mi.
    Est. $290/mo

    INFINITI of Lexington

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    Lexington, KY (69 mi)
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  • Gray 2018 Ford Explorer sportGray 2018 Ford Explorer sportGray 2018 Ford Explorer sportGray 2018 Ford Explorer sportGray 2018 Ford Explorer sportGray 2018 Ford Explorer sport

    $16,995

    101,417 mi.
    Est. $290/mo

    Stout Sales

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    Fairborn, OH (64 mi)
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  • Silver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTSilver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTSilver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTSilver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTSilver 2018 Ford Explorer XLTSilver 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

    $17,065

    70,000 mi.
    Est. $291/mo

    Big Blue Autos

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    Lexington, KY (68 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

    $16,065

    98,000 mi.
    Est. $274/mo

    Big Blue Autos

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    Lexington, KY (68 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $50,591
2025 Ford Explorer $43,100 5 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,333 19 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,038 8 Good deals
2021 Ford Explorer $24,834 4 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,888 7 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $13,060 5 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 $16,953, 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 Explorer Sport Trac
  • 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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