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Current bid

US$0

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Pre-loss value

US$8,980

Repair estimate

US$13,977

The repair estimate is 156% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Pre-loss value

US$8,980

Repair estimate

US$13,977

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Lot details

Lot #: 71071436
Sale date: Auction not assigned
Storage location: ABILENE, TX
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Secondary damage: HAIL
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$13,977
Odometer: 165428 mi
Trim: XLT
Engine: 2.3L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: WHITE
Body style: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLEAll SUV lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: No
Auction branch: TX - ABILENE
Event status: On Minimum Bid
Starts: Yes
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: ABILENE
Postal code: 79601

Full vehicle specifications

Make: FORD
Model: Explorer
Model year: 2018
Trim: XLT
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors: 4
Seats: 7
Drive train: FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 2.3 L
Engine power: 280 hp
Engine model: 2.3L GTDI
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Gears: 6
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Assembly plant: CHICAGO
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

7 recall campaigns on record

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERAug 2019
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 front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENov 2018
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 for this recall is 18S35.
STRUCTURE:BODYMay 2021
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 notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.

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STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSJan 2024
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 notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATEROct 2025
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 and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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 block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
SUSPENSION:REARFeb 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
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 is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2018 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.