Salvage 2018 Ford Explorer for sale

Browse 630 salvage 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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EndedUS$2,150

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K7D85JGA19754 · 64069376

3.5L 66 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 156,956 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2,15024% of retailAug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,998Repair 141% of value

EndedUS$2,550

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8HT8JGA79998 · 64085246

3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 123,793 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Kansas City, KS
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2,55018% of retailAug 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$14,450

EndedUS$3,950

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, SPORT

1FM5K8GT0JGC82269 · 64231396

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 64,392 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Undercarriage
Storage location: Elgin, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$3,95019% of retailSep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$21,346

EndedUS$1,650

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K7F8XJGC16240 · 64276666

3.5L 66 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: CarBrain
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Grand Prairie, TX
Status: Doesn't start

Last bid US$1,65010% of retailAug 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$15,784

EndedUS$1,800

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8F88JGA70328 · 64314236

3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 139,951 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: West Mifflin, PA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,80014% of retailAug 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$12,547

EndedUS$125

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8D87JGB57155 · 64385486

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 151,669 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Martinez, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Doesn't start

Last bid US$1251% of retailAug 31, 2026Pre-loss value US$14,028

EndedUS$2,350

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8F80JGA27375 · 64417546

3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 98,925 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Colorado Springs, CO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2,35016% of retailAug 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$15,011Repair 118% of value

EndedUS$100

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8AR7JGB35007 · 64427116

3.7L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 152,531 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Assonet, MA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1001% of retailAug 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,998Repair 135% of value

EndedUS$375

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FM5K8F84JGB55747 · 64470756

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 132,950 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Columbia, MO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$3752% of retailSep 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$15,679

EndedUS$450

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8F84JGA04763 · 64660936

3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 176,079 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Portland, MI
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$4505% of retailAug 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,900Repair 162% of value

EndedUS$3,300

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, SPORT

1FM5K8GT3JGA62074 · 64668266

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 152,221 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: East Granby, CT

Last bid US$3,30028% of retailSep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$11,783

Ended

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K7D80JGB62837 · 64756646

Keys3.5L 66 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 124,584 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: China Grove, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedAug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$13,875

EndedUS$2,750

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FM5K8F84JGA70603 · 67807215

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 219,830 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Shreveport, LA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$2,75025% of retailSep 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$11,054

EndedUS$200

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8B8XJGC91127 · 76705885

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4x4 w/Front Whl DrvAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 308,558 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Waldorf, MD
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2003% of retailSep 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,776Repair 10% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K7B85JGA68004 · 77809415

3.5L 66 cylFront Wheel DriveAUTOMATICGas

Odometer: 56,755 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Haslet, TX
Title status: Salvage

EndedPre-loss value US$14,962

Ended

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8D82JGA44519 · 78537465

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4x4 w/Front Whl DrvAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 130,491 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Walton, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedAug 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$10,688

EndedUS$100

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FM5K8D81JGB69690 · 79621805

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 166,090 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Angola, NY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1001% of retailAug 31, 2026Pre-loss value US$12,815

EndedUS$625

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8FH8JGA16088 · 79646725

2.3L 44 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 190,350 mi
Seller: STELLANTIS FINANCIAL S IMPOVOL
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Spartanburg, SC

Last bid US$625Aug 18, 2026

EndedUS$1,900

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8B88JGC86203 · 85964165

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 115,300 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Eugene, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$1,90017% of retailSep 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$11,002

EndedUS$2,450

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K7B87JGC13575 · 85967085

3.5L 66 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 136,617 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Haslet, TX
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2,45031% of retailAug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,816

EndedUS$3,600

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8F81JGC66062 · 85993775

3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 140,045 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$3,60032% of retailAug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$11,390

EndedUS$2

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, SPORT

1FM5K8GTXJGA81334 · 97039105

3.5L 66 cyl4x4 w/Front Whl DrvAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 78,806 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Kapolei, HI
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2Sep 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$15,439

EndedUS$375

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FM5K7F86JGB13669 · 97583525

Keys3.5L 66 cylFront-wheel DriveAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 166,800 mi
Seller: Progressive
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Kansas City, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$3753% of retailOct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$13,745

EndedUS$10

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, LIMITED

1FM5K8F83JGA82385 · 99806685

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 134,927 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Homestead, FL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$10Sep 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$14,063

Ended

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, POLICE INTERCEPTOR

1FM5K8AT7JGA84037 · 64338786

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 60,786 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: North Las Vegas, NV
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$10,900

Ended

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER, XLT

1FM5K8DH0JGA91628 · 50878606

Keys2.3L 44 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 304,800 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Harleyville, SC
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 21, 2026

EndedUS$5,100

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8D86JGA10860 · 65395916

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 150,940 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear
Storage location: North Billerica, MA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$5,100Aug 25, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8D88JGA05434 · 62608076

Keys3.5L 66 cyl4X4 W/FRONT WHL DRVAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 208213 mi
Seller: WHEELS INC.
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Wholesale Auction, MA
Status: Runs & drives

EndedAug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$13,650Repair 45% of value

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IAA Canada

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8D82JGB61579 · 12636220

Keys3.5L V6 FI DOHC 24V NF46 cylAuto

Odometer: 146309 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: London, ON
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedAug 20, 2026Pre-loss value CA$18,167Repair 101% of value

EndedCA$1,600

IAA Canada

2018 FORD EXPLORER

1FM5K8GT8JGB95803 · 12631767

Keys3.5L V-6 DI, DOHC, VVT, turbo, 365HPAuto

Odometer: 137498 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: London, ON
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid CA$1,600Jun 24, 2026

That’s all 630 lots.

2018 Ford Explorer price data

Median bid: $2,600
Average bid: $3,030
Bid range: $25 – $14,350
Avg. retail: $13,637
Typical repair vs value: 95%

Based on 630 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

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

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.

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How much does a salvage 2018 Ford Explorer sell for?

Across 630 salvage 2018 Ford Explorer lots, the median winning-side bid is $2,600 and the average is $3,030 (range $25 to $14,350). Pre-loss retail value averages $13,637. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.