Mid-size SUV · what it costs new, what it’s worth used, and who has one near you.

The 2018 Ford Explorer is a mid-size suv we track across the used market in Canada. It comes in gas (17.3 L/100 km) and hybrid (9.6 L/100 km) forms, so the main choice is fuel — the hybrid earns its premium back over enough kilometres. A 26-year-old one keeps roughly 6% of a current model's market price — what actually matters over five years of ownership.
Fuel economy & range: Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada). Safety recalls & owner-reported complaints: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (public domain); complaint shares are a relative signal, not a failure rate. Prices, payments, depreciation, listing counts and dealer inventory: Conquest market data; payment estimates use market-average terms and are not an offer of credit. Independent service — not affiliated with or endorsed by Ford.
Each dot is a live listing — price by mileage, with the market trend line. Click any dot to view it. Showing 24 of 198.
Days on market across 24 listings — most sell in about 32 days (typical range 17–50). The longer a car sits, the more room to negotiate.
The view no marketplace shows you
Typical payment
$315/mo $88
Typical asking price
$17,874 $4,989
Gas — combined
17.3L/100 km
Hybrid — combined
9.6L/100 km
Fuel / year (20k km)
$6,159
Hybrid saves
$2,741/yr
Typical figures. See what it costs for your commute.
Median market price by vehicle age
Same data pipeline, every rival — tap to open its page
UXBRIDGE FORD INC.
Uxbridge, ON · 2 in stock
AUTOPARK SUPERSTORE INC.
Brampton, ON · 2 in stock
1643123 ONTARIO INC.
Hamilton, ON · 2 in stock
THORNHILL AUTO SALES LTD.
Thornhill, ON · 1 in stock
NEXCAR AUTO SALES & LEASING INC.
Toronto, ON · 1 in stock
JEAN PAUL LECOURS LIMITED
Kapuskasing, ON · 1 in stock
CARIFY AUTO CORP.
Carp, ON · 1 in stock
KHALIL IMRAN KESHAVJEE
Newmarket, ON · 1 in stock
Owner-reported problems and open safety recalls
Most-reported problems
Across 714 owner complaints filed on the 2018 Ford Explorer
Share of complaints naming each system — a signal of what owners report most on this model, not a failure rate. The denominator is people who filed a complaint, not every owner. Complaints are filed with the US regulator; the same models are sold in Canada.
Safety recalls
7 campaigns issued by the manufacturer
Seats · Front Assembly · Recliner
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."
Campaign 19V633000
Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
Campaign 18V807000
Structure · Body
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.
Campaign 21V316000
Structure · Body · Roof and Pillars
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.
Campaign 24V031000
Equipment · Electrical · Engine Block Heater
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.
Campaign 25V685000
+ 2 more campaigns.
Recall campaigns are manufacturer-issued and fixed free of charge. This is the US campaign set matched by year, make and model — it is not a check against a specific VIN, and Canadian campaigns may differ.