2018 Ford Explorer, XLT — VIN 1FM5K8D82JGA45542

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Sale dateSeptember 1, 2026

ANTELOPE, CA

Row H030

Ended · 52 days ago

Copart USAAll salvage Ford All Ford Explorer Salvage lots in California

At auction

1 time

Risk

Low

Odometer

76,933 mi

Condition

Runs & drivesKeys

Title status

CA · Salvage

About this 2018 Ford Explorer

This 2018 Ford Explorer was offered by Copart USA at Antelope, CA, with its primary damage recorded as “front end”. Bidding ended at $1,800 on September 2, 2026. Across 8,671 Ford Explorer lots we have tracked, the median bid is $2,000; this one is 10% below it. For 2018 models alone the median is $2,600, over 630 lots. Among Ford Explorer lots with a recorded damage, 46% have the same primary damage as this one.

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Pricing

Last bid

US$1,800

11% of retail

Pre-loss value

US$16,386

Estimated totalUS$2,498

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Lot details

Lot #: 63563526
Sale date · Ended: Sep 1, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Storage location: ANTELOPE, CA
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Primary damage: Front EndAll Front-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage
Odometer: 76,933 mi
Trim: XLT
Engine: 3.5L · 6 cylinders
Transmission: Automatic
Fuel: GasAll Gasoline lots
Colour: Gray
Body style: Sport Utility VehicleAll SUV lots
Cylinders: 6
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: CA - ANTELOPE
Event status: On Approval
Starts: Yes
Drive train: 4X4 W/Front Whl Drv
Vehicle type: Car
Odometer source: Actual
City: Antelope
Postal code: 95843-3930

What a Ford Explorer 2017–2019 sold for

Median last bid per month · sales: 1339

Estimated total to buy

Last bidUS$1,800

Est. auction feesUS$698

Estimated totalUS$2,498

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Bid ceiling

Bid up to US$10,250 to land at 70% of the retail estimate all-in, fees and the listed repair estimate included.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 15% of the retail estimate.

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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: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 3.5 L
Engine power: 290 hp
Engine model: 3.5L Ti-VCT
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 recordOverall5 of 5 stars

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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Structure › BodyJul 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 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

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