Used 2018 Ford Explorer for Sale near Detroit, MI
381 results
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (BEIGE)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 100,099
- Stock #:
- 1334
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7FH8HGB76444


Sponsored by Twins Auto Sales - Taylor
2017 Ford Explorer
Limited
100,099 mi
$15,299
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Ingot Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 195,328
- Stock #:
- BG0284A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D84JGC25048

Sponsored Listing
2018 Ford Explorer
XLT
195,328 mi
$6,000
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Medium Soft Ceramic
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 126,740
- Stock #:
- HGA68383
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HT1HGA68383

Sponsored Listing
2017 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
126,740 mi
$15,175
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 100,615
- Stock #:
- 31161A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D8XJGB41421

2018 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
100,615 mi
$15,990
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 134,653
- Stock #:
- 2003816
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D84HGA02377

-$2,437
2017 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
134,653 mi
$12,995
$10,558
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 62,589
- Stock #:
- LV787A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GT3KGB05488

2019 Ford Explorer
Sport AWD
62,589 mi
$23,084
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Magnetic)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 116,144
- Stock #:
- 14
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8DH0JGA61254

2018 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
116,144 mi
$12,047
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 65,089
- Stock #:
- 5T26-1067A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HT9HGE21369

2017 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
65,089 mi
$19,246
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Ruby Red Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Medium Light Camel
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 84,060
- Stock #:
- 26-7921
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7BH0HGA67529

2017 Ford Explorer
Base
84,060 mi
$11,900
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Ingot Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 88,309
- Stock #:
- P2522
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HT2JGC65472

2018 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
88,309 mi
$21,988
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Oxford White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 118,532
- Stock #:
- P073
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D84HGC61029

2017 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
118,532 mi
$13,275
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Tan)
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 125,560
- Stock #:
- 42434
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8B87HGB61378

2017 Ford Explorer
AWD
125,560 mi
$9,759
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Red (Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 71,158
- Stock #:
- KGA50656
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D84KGA50656

2019 Ford Explorer
XLT
71,158 mi
$18,180
CarGurus Analysis:
2018 Ford Explorer
With 405 currently listed for sale near Detroit, MI and an average price of $14,841.00, 18.8% of 2018 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2018 Ford Explorer 4.74 / 5 stars.
61.7% of 2018 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident-free.
The 2018 Ford Explorer boasts a spacious interior, a comfortable ride, and strong performance. Notable features include heated seats and a sunroof, which are appreciated by many owners.
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Agate Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 80,445
- Stock #:
- 6CH135W
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D89KGA45730

2019 Ford Explorer
XLT
80,445 mi
$17,930
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Ruby Red Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 78,213
- Stock #:
- V626045
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8F83HGA09611

2017 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
78,213 mi
$18,283
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 95,800
- Stock #:
- U31066
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D81KGA07057

-$567
2019 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
95,800 mi
$17,533
$16,966
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 119,346
- Stock #:
- A39917
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GT8HGA39917

-$249
2017 Ford Explorer
Sport AWD
119,346 mi
$12,127
$11,878
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Shadow Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Ebony Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 112,834
- Stock #:
- P3720A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D86JGA92170

2018 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
112,834 mi
$14,610
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 137,253
- Stock #:
- 2562
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8D88JGC59953

2018 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
137,253 mi
$12,235
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 290 hp 3.5L V6
- Combined gas mileage:
- 20 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 116,097
- Stock #:
- 12557
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7D82HGC99093

2017 Ford Explorer
XLT
116,097 mi
$10,428
- Year:
- 2017
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- White Gold Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 52,756
- Stock #:
- T7996P
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8DH5HGC19422

2017 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
52,756 mi
$17,580
- Year:
- 2018
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3.5L V6
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 19 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 137,028
- Stock #:
- 004-25
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HT9JGA87477

2018 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
137,028 mi
$12,995
- Year:
- 2019
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Cream
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 108,811
- Stock #:
- A72073
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7FH6KGA72073

Sponsored Listing
2019 Ford Explorer
Limited
108,811 mi
$16,205
CarGurus Analysis: 2018 Ford Explorer

Summary
With 405 currently listed for sale near Detroit, MI and an average price of $14,841.00, 18.8% of 2018 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2018 Ford Explorer 4.74 / 5 stars.
61.7% of 2018 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident-free.
The 2018 Ford Explorer boasts a spacious interior, a comfortable ride, and strong performance. Notable features include heated seats and a sunroof, which are appreciated by many owners.
Why it stands out
The 2018 Ford Explorer is notable for its impressive blend of space, comfort, and performance, making it a strong contender in the midsize SUV market. With a robust engine lineup, including turbocharged options, it delivers spirited driving performance suitable for various driving conditions. Owners have praised its spacious interior and family-friendly features, such as the option for additional seating and various technological integrations. Despite some concerns about overall pricing and comfort over long distances, many find the value and features offered by the 2018 Explorer to be compelling. Its strong owner satisfaction ratings, consistently hovering around 4.74 / 5 stars, illustrate the Explorer's continued appeal among buyers looking for reliability and versatility in a used SUV.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $24,102.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 17.6%
- User rating: 5 / 5
- Total listings: 556
- Average price: $28,696.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 28.9%
- User rating: 4.92 / 5
- Total listings: 329
- Average price: $33,182.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 28.7%
- User rating: 4.75 / 5
- Total listings: 435
This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from June 16, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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Anonymous
Reviewed a 2018 Ford Explorer on Mar 19, 2026
Love this car!!! I feel like I'm in a tank! So safe and enjoying all the added features of this car. Only complaint would be gas mileage, but feeling safe on the roads is way more important. Had Jeeps in the past, this blows them out of the water.
Tim S
Reviewed a 2018 Ford Limited AWD on Dec 17, 2025
Personally I absolutely love the features on this vehicle. I believe that it really has great value for the investment.
Franceline P
Reviewed a 2018 Ford Explorer on Mar 17, 2025
Yes everything was good but wish it was a automatic trunk open instead of having to open the trunk yourself
Jason C
Reviewed a 2018 Ford Explorer on Dec 6, 2024
Nice vehicle, a few blemishes , but overall a very nice vehicle
2018 Ford Explorer Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| AWD | $34,290 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $32,895 |
| Limited | $42,090 |
| Limited AWD | $44,240 |
| Platinum AWD | $53,940 |
| Sport AWD | $45,950 |
| XLT | $34,175 |
| XLT AWD | $36,325 |
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