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2018 Ford Explorer
A 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain and AWD and FWD availability.
2018 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2018 Ford Explorer offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters. 2018 Ford Explorer is part of the generation spanning the 2011 through 2019 model years.
2TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
7SEATS
81.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
2018 model-year guide2TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
7SEATS
81.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
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AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2018 Ford Explorer. Know what matters before you shop.
2018 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2018 Ford Explorer offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2018 Ford Explorer is part of the generation spanning the 2011 through 2019 model years.
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The 2018 Ford Explorer, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2018 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
The lineup decision
2018 Ford Explorer has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: XLT and Platinum.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2018 Ford Explorer include Gas.
Living with it
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
POWER & EFFICIENCY
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Powertrain choices shown for 2018 Ford Explorer include Gas.
GasAWD / FWDUp to 20 combined mpgUp to 365 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
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The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
7 seatsUp to 81.7 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
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2018 Ford Explorer has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: XLT and Platinum.
2 documented trims
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Start with what matters
2018 Ford Explorer is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2018 Ford Explorer offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2018 Ford Explorer is part of the generation spanning the 2011 through 2019 model years.
How the lineup breaks down
2018 Ford Explorer has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: XLT and Platinum.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
Platinum
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_d7099a8243ff0bcf · AWD
Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2018 Ford Explorer include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include AWD and FWD.
up to 5,000 lb of towing in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- AWD / FWD
- Power
- Up to 365 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 20 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary. Missing equipment data is not treated as proof that the vehicle does or does not have a feature.
Package names currently documented include Xlt technology feature bundle, Xlt sport appearance package, Equipment group202a, Ford safe and smart package, Equipment group201a, and Equipment group200a. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Packages in the catalog
- Xlt technology feature bundle
- Xlt sport appearance package
- Equipment group202a
- Ford safe and smart package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 7 recalls, 647 complaints, and 190 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
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What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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