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2018 Ford Explorer Base · VIN 1FM5K8B8XJGC45183

Vehicle details

Year
2018
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Trim
Base
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Drive
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine
6 cylinders, 3.5 L, 3.5L Ti-VCT, 290 hp
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Weight class (GVWR)
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Built in
Chicago, Illinois, United States (USA)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company

Source: NHTSA Product Information Catalog (vPIC), U.S. Department of Transportation. Decoded from the VIN as the manufacturer reported it.

Recalls for the 2018 Ford Explorer

SUSPENSION:REAR · · NHTSA 26V101000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

Risk: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.

STRUCTURE:BODY · · NHTSA 26V448000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

Risk: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER · Oct 10, 2025 · NHTSA 25V685000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · · NHTSA 24V031000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Risk: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.

STRUCTURE:BODY · May 5, 2021 · NHTSA 21V316000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

Risk: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · · NHTSA 19V633000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · · NHTSA 18V807000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.

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Source: NHTSA recalls data, U.S. Department of Transportation. Recalls listed here are for the model year; not every recall covers every vehicle of that model.

What ford explorer really sold for

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Closed sales with the real hammer price, from the UX sold archive.

2018 Ford ExplorerSold for $2,725
Nov 3 · OH2017 Ford ExplorerSold for $2,825
Nov 3 · SC2020 Ford ExplorerSold for $913
Nov 3 · NY2017 Ford ExplorerSold for $5,052
Nov 2 · IA

Government auction history

Sources: public results from GSA Fleet and GSA Auctions (U.S. General Services Administration) and GovDeals, searched for this exact VIN. GovDeals sold results cover about the last year.

Comparable sales

This 2018 Ford Explorer Base sold for $2,101 on Oct 30, 2026 in Austin, TX. That is $399 less than the middle price of $2,500 for 277 comparable sales: 119 sold for less and 158 for more (higher than 43% of them).

277Sold
$2,500Middle price
$82Lowest
$9,400Highest

This vehicle Middle price · $82 to $9,400

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Source: GovDeals public closed results, about the last year, nationwide: every sold Ford Explorer whose title matches (2016–2020 model years). This vehicle's own sale is left out. Prices are winning bids; condition, miles and equipment differ from one vehicle to the next.

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