2018 Ford Explorer for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.8 to 12.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.8 to 12.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.6 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km | 14.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.8 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 254 g/km | 267 g/km | 282 g/km | 299 g/km | 302 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.74 | $17.67 | $18.76 | $19.84 | $20.00 |
2018 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,625 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,348 | $3,534 | $3,752 | $3,968 | $4,000 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 737 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (291), unknown or other (169) and engine (96). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V448000 | 2026-07-14 | structure:body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle. |
| 26V101000 | 2026-02-20 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture. |
| 25V685000 | 2025-10-10 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | 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... |
| 24V031000 | 2024-01-19 | structure:body:roof and pillars | 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. |
| 21V316000 | 2021-05-05 | structure:body | 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. |
| 19V633000 | 2019-08-28 | seats:mid/rear assembly | 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... |
| 18V807000 | 2018-11-14 | fuel system, gasoline | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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Buying the 2018 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3348.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.