2018 Ford Explorer SUV

2018 Explorer

Overview
Special Offers
Exterior
Interior
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Safety
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Competition

$349 /mo. Lease From
$31,990 MSRP From
20 mpg AVG, Comb.
7 Max. Occupancy
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Ford Explorer is a seven-seat large-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2018 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with three different flex-fuel , gas engines that produce from 280 to 365 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,600 to $3,150, which over the course of five years will cost you $5,250 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA. Leasing a 2018 Ford Explorer XLT FWD will set you back at least $349 per month.

2018 Ford Explorer Limited / Platinum / Sport / XLT

Offers

Lease

According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Ford Explorer XLT FWD starting from $349 a month with $3,000 due at signing.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 90.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 78.9 in
Length: 198.3 in
Height: 70.0 - 71.0 in
Wheelbase: 112.8 in

2018 Explorer has a relatively long wheelbase ( 112.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4453 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.9 inHip Room: 57.3 inHead Room: 41.4 inShoulder Room: 61.5 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.5 inHip Room: 56.8 inHead Room: 40.6 inShoulder Room: 61.0 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

43.8 ft³

2018 Explorer seats seven adults. It has class-leading first-row room across all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Explorer is a class-leader across all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 43.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2018 Explorer Base	2018 Explorer XLT	2018 Explorer Limited	2018 Explorer Sport	2018 Explorer Platinum
Configuration	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$31,990	$34,140	$34,020	$36,170	$42,090	$44,240	$45,950	$53,940
Engine	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	2.3L Inline-4 Turbo	2.3L Inline-4 Turbo	3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo	3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
HP	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	280 hp	280 hp	365 hp	365 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	17 MPG	16 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG
Highway	24 MPG	22 MPG	24 MPG	22 MPG	27 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG
Combined	20 MPG	18 - 19 MPG	20 MPG	18 - 19 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,850	$3,000 - $3,150	$2,850	$3,000 - $3,150	$2,600	$2,700	$3,150	$3,150

2018 Explorer SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $443 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Explorer

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 309
Recalls: 3

2018 Explorer SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed three hundred and nine complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.