2018 Explorer reliability?

Highly considering purchasing a 2018 Ford Explorer with 110,000 miles for $12,000 for my wife curious if anyone could kindly provide some insight with your experiences, thanks!

  1. Is this a good deal?

  2. Is this a reliable vehicle?

  3. Any repairs around the corner I should expect?

I loved my Explorers; I’ve had three. I just traded my 2022 for a Bronco. I always had issues with the cameras, but I think they’ve fixed it now. Great gas mileage and nice vehicles overall. My 2014 had transmission issues from the factory, but my other two were fine. The price seems a bit high to me—I’d aim closer to $10,000 since it has over 100k miles. I sold my 2014 at 180k, and it’s still running locally!

@Haven
Thanks for the info! I always hear about these internal water pumps that destroy engines, which totally scares me!

Gracen said:
@Haven
Thanks for the info! I always hear about these internal water pumps that destroy engines, which totally scares me!

That was never an issue for me. I always kept up with maintenance. I’ll miss my Explorer—it’s great for kids and traveling!

@Haven
They sure look comfy! It’s between the 2019 Explorer and 2018 VW Atlas for us. But I feel the Atlas hasn’t been around long enough to know its lifespan.

Gracen said:
@Haven
They sure look comfy! It’s between the 2019 Explorer and 2018 VW Atlas for us. But I feel the Atlas hasn’t been around long enough to know its lifespan.

I wanted a VW for a while, but I’ve heard repairs can be expensive, and not many places work on them. I’m a big Ford fan (and I have a buddy who works there), so I’m kind of ride or die :joy:.

@Haven
That’s a huge point—thank you! Also, I have an Expedition with 300k that runs like new, so I get it. :joy:

Gracen said:
@Haven
That’s a huge point—thank you! Also, I have an Expedition with 300k that runs like new, so I get it. :joy:

My husband’s dad still drives his old Ford truck with 280k miles instead of his newer one. We joke about it, but honestly, it’s reliable. Though, when he had a new vehicle, he made everyone take their shoes off and put them in the bed! :rofl:

@Haven
:rofl::rofl: That’s hilarious!

https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/2018/

Rex said:
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/2018/

Ahh awesome, thanks!

Love the Explorer.