# 2018 Ford Explorer XLT

- Price (advertised): $14,725
- Market price: $14,408
- Deal: Fair price, score 47/100, rank 4 of 12
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 94,584 mi
- Model year: 2018
- Color: Magnetic
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
- VIN: 1FM5K7D83JGC26319
- Photos: 30
- Dealer: Volvo Cars Sugar Land, Houston, TX
- Dealer phone: (713) 684-7828
- Market: Houston
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $14,725, $317 over its market price of $14,408.
- Market price is what a 2018 Ford Explorer with 94,584 miles is advertised for around Houston.
- 94,584 miles is below the 96,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 4 of 12 comparable 2018 Ford Explorer in Houston, score 47 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Safety and recalls

- NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 of 5
- Frontal crash: 5 of 5
- Side crash: 5 of 5
- Rollover: 4 of 5
- Recall campaigns issued for this model year: 7
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year: 736
- A recall campaign covers the model year, not this one car. Check this car's VIN: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?vin=1FM5K7D83JGC26319

## Specs

- Engine: 3.5L 6-Cylinder V-Shaped
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
- Fuel: gas
- Stock number: VS497326A
- First listed: 2026-10-21

## Itemized price

- Price: $14,500
- Documentation Fee: $225
- Final Price: $14,725
- Price history: 2026-10-21 n/a, 2026-10-22 $14,225, 2026-11-10 $14,725

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2016 Ford Explorer Base](https://carfinity.ai/car/2016-ford-explorer-base-e8aad711ae52/) at $13,495, 52,255 mi, Auto Boutique Texas
- Costs less: [2020 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-xlt-e966158d2e45/) at $13,706, 132,507 mi, Friendly Ford of Crosby
- Costs less: [2018 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2018-ford-explorer-xlt-6e13db4c1a45/) at $13,824, 93,398 mi, SouthFork Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- A step up: [2020 Ford Explorer Base](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-base-bbd654ed6434/) at $16,216, 87,058 mi, Gay Family Kia
- A step up: [2020 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-xlt-c966ebc9b634/) at $15,448, 91,136 mi, Honda of Clear Lake
- A step up: [2019 Ford Explorer Base](https://carfinity.ai/car/2019-ford-explorer-base-bec297fc53a7/) at $15,505, 70,661 mi, Auto Boutique Texas

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