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2018 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FM5K8D83JGC57866 · Stock #JGC57866

$15,299
$218/moFinance with $3,060 down, 72 months, 5.9% example APR, tax inPrice details

Est. out the door $16,255

Price includes the dealer's fees. With 6.25% IL sales tax (est.). Title and registration extra.

#11 of 11 comparable cars around Chicago. How it compares

Listed for saleAbove marketListed 9 days ago

Blue

Gas

3.5L 6-Cylinder V-Shaped

6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift

4x4

SUV

116,553 miles

How it compares

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$3,835 over marketMarket price $11,464
Above market: #11 of 11Score 17/100
116,553 milesAbove the 96,000 typical for its age
Ranking: 2018 Ford Explorer, used

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Year20185 others
TrimXLT3 others
ColorBlue5 others
Drivetrain4x42 others

Specs

Transmission
6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder V-Shaped
Drivetrain
4x4
Fuel
Gas
Body
SUV
Exterior
Blue

Safety and recalls

2018 Ford Explorer, from the US safety agency NHTSA.

Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆
7 recall campaigns issued for this model year
  • STRUCTURE:BODY 2026-07-14

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

    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

  • SUSPENSION:REAR 2026-02-20

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

    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

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 2025-10-10

    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

    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

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS 2024-01-19

    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.

    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 noti

  • STRUCTURE:BODY 2021-05-05

    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.

    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 notificat

  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER 2019-08-28

    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 fro

    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 custome

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2018-11-14

    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.

    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 f

A campaign covers the model year, not every car.

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736 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Structure
177
Unknown Or Other
168
Structure:Body
100
Engine
96
Involving a crash
16
Involving a fire
7

Counts cover every 2018 Explorer on the road, so popular models have more.

Price details

Price$14,995
Illinois Doc Fee + Electronic Filing Fee$304
Total Price$15,299
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$16,255

Listed 9 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

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VIN 1FM5K8D83JGC57866 · Stock JGC57866. Price is the dealer's advertised price, including the fees shown, and excludes tax, title and registration. Internet Price includes a Dealer Processing Fee. Payment estimates are on approved credit. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

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$218/mo72 months, 5.9% example APR, $3,060 down
Price with 6.25% IL sales tax
$16,255
Amount financed
$13,195

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Price details

Price$14,995
Illinois Doc Fee + Electronic Filing Fee$304
Total Price$15,299
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$16,255

Listed 9 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.