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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
SUV · 280 hp · 21–22 mpg combined
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$42,090Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking26 factory options, from $75 to $2,240.
Equipment Group 301A$2,240
DVD Headrests$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,695
Ford Safe and Smart Package$1,295
2nd Row Bucket Seats w/Power-Assist Fold$695
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels$595
Running Boards$595
Trailer Tow Package Class III$570
Trailer Tow Package Class II$395
Inflatable Rear-Seatbelts$210
Splash Guards$205
2nd Row Console$150
Roof Rack Crossbars$140
Cargo Shade$130
Deep Tray-Style All-Weather Floor Mats$120
Rear Cargo Well Protector$100
Smokers Kit w/Element$90
Wheel Lock Kit$75
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 Engine—
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 FFV Engine—
California Emissions System—
California Emissions System Not Required—
Engine Block Heater—
Equipment Group 300A—
Federal Emissions State Dealer Order for California Emissions States Registration—
License Plate Bracket—
Which Explorer is right for you?
Five trims, $32,140 to $53,940. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,990, from Sport to Platinum.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
280hp2.3L four-cylinder turbo
310lb-ftTorque
21–22mpgCombined · 18–19 city · 25–27 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
21 cu ftCargo volume
5,000 lbsMax towing
134 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 3 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- driver cooled seat
- passenger cooled seat
- 2 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- front and rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Single zone rear air conditioning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- power folding split-bench third row seats
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/50R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- post-collision safety system
- dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Sony premium brand stereo system
- Sony premium brand speakers
- 390 watts stereo output
- 12 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- surround audio surround audio (discrete)
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 6 months of provided satellite radio service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
- Mobile Internet (Browser)
2 interiors
- Ebony Black
- Medium Stone
Both leather.
9 factory paints
- Magnetic Metallic
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Cinnamon Glaze Metallic
- Blue Metallic
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
- Shadow Black
- Platinum Dune Metallic Tri-Coat
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
7 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Explorer Limited.
2019 Explorer Limited
$42,765$675 more17 colors · starting MSRP
2017 Explorer Limited
$41,675$415 less10 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Explorer Limited
$48,380$6,290 more10 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.