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2018 Ford ExplorerXLT62k miles
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Made for capable hauling and comfortable travel
Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
Front Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Third Row Seat
Rear Air Conditioning
Smart Key & Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Why you'll love this Explorer
A practical midsize SUV that's spacious, versatile, and tech-equipped
Well equipped
30+ popular features like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Third Row Seat.
16 city/22 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Black
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
Four Wheel Drive
Drive Type
6-cyl, Gas, 3.5L
Engine
Automatic
Transmission
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)
21 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
290
Horsepower
255 ft-lbs
Torque
Vehicle Features and Specs
Features
Installed Upgrades
20 Inch Plus Wheels
Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay®
Comfort Package
Front Seat Heaters
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Rear Air Conditioning
Remote Start
Sport Package
Tow Hitch
Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sync System
Interior
Third Row Seat
Leather & Suede Seats
Fold-Away Third Row
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Mechanical
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Automatic Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Key Specifications
Four Wheel Drive
Drive Type6-cyl, Gas, 3.5L
EngineBlack
Exterior ColorBlack
Interior Color16 city/22 hwy
Miles Per GallonAutomatic
TransmissionPerformance
18.6 gal
Fuel Capacity290
Horsepower255 ft-lbs
TorqueMeasurements
21 cu ft
Cargo Capacity198.3" x 78.9" x 70"
Dimensions (L x W x H)41.4"
Driver Head Room42.9"
Driver Leg RoomP245/60HR18
Front Tire Size (standard)112.8"
WheelbaseTrailering
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)for the 2018 Ford Explorer XLT
Specs
Installed Upgrades
20 Inch Plus Wheels
Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay®
Comfort Package
Front Seat Heaters
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Rear Air Conditioning
Remote Start
Sport Package
Tow Hitch
Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sync System
Interior
Third Row Seat
Leather & Suede Seats
Fold-Away Third Row
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Mechanical
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Automatic Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Key Specifications
Four Wheel Drive
Drive Type6-cyl, Gas, 3.5L
EngineBlack
Exterior ColorBlack
Interior Color16 city/22 hwy
Miles Per GallonAutomatic
TransmissionPerformance
18.6 gal
Fuel Capacity290
Horsepower255 ft-lbs
TorqueMeasurements
21 cu ft
Cargo Capacity198.3" x 78.9" x 70"
Dimensions (L x W x H)41.4"
Driver Head Room42.9"
Driver Leg RoomP245/60HR18
Front Tire Size (standard)112.8"
WheelbaseTrailering
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)for the 2018 Ford Explorer XLT
Standard OEM Features
These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2018 Ford Explorer XLT. All available options are not listed below and may vary by car.
- 18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- 200 Amp Alternator
- 3.65 Axle Ratio
- 4 12V DC Power Outlets
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control
- 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Premium Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
- 72-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Advancetrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Air Filtration
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Analog Display
- Auto Locking Hubs
- Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
- Back-Up Camera w/Washer
- Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
- Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Space Lights
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
- Chrome Grille
- Clearcoat Paint
- Cloth Door Trim Insert
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Compass
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Driver Foot Rest
- Driver Seat
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Electronic Transfer Case
- Engine: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (FFV) -inc: Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles w/the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine shipped to Federal Emissions States or Cross Border State dealers and is only available w/a Federal emissions system, (FFV system not available w/code 422 and requires code 936 or 423 if applicable for California Emissions State dealer destinations).Cross border states include AZ, DC, ID, NH, NV, OH, VA, WV Not standard equipment in CA Emissions States.
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Premium Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
- Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
- FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
- FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Front Cupholder
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets
- Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- GVWR: 6,160 lbs
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Keypad
- Laminated Glass
- Leather Steering Wheel
- LED Brakelights
- Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Lip Spoiler
- Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Manual Air Conditioning
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Passenger Knee Airbag
- Passenger Seat
- Perimeter Alarm
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: MP3 capability, 6 speakers and SiriusXM radio, Note: SiriusXM includes a 6-month prepaid subscription, Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii, Note: SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc, If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates, Fees and taxes apply, To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349, See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Rear Cupholder
- Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Roof Rack Rails Only
- Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
- Seats w/Premium Cloth Back Material
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
- Side Impact Beams
- Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Streaming Audio
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- SYNC Communication & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 911 Assist, 4.2" LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and 1 smart-charging multimedia USB port in the Media Hub
- Systems Monitor
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Terrain Management System ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW
- Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
- Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic
- Trip Computer
- Unique Cloth Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar and recline, 6-way power front passenger seat w/manual recline and 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest DVD entertainment system (50S) is ordered)
- Valet Function
- Wheels: 18" 5-Split-Spoke Sparkle Silver-Painted -inc: Aluminum
Comfort & Convenience
Heated Steering Wheel
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sync System
Life of this car
Only 1 owner
Reported by AutoCheck®
Low annual mileage
Less than 9,000 miles per year
No basic manufacturer warranty remaining
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle price | $21,998 |
Est. MD tax, title, fees | $1,750 |
Total | $23,748† |
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No flood or frame damage
No reported odometer problems
Deep cleaned interior
125-point inspection
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‡ Driver assistance features are not a substitute for attentive driving; the driver is responsible for vehicle operation at all times. Features may have limited functionality in certain situations. See this car’s Owner’s Manual and manufacturer information for full details and important limitations.
§ MPG/MPGe/range figures based on EPA estimates for vehicle sold as new; results will vary based on vehicle history and driving conditions.
‖ Apple CarPlay and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
¶All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Use of a third-party trademark does not imply an endorsement or affiliation.
† Available within a 60-mile radius of select stores. See store for details.
‡ Driver assistance features are not a substitute for attentive driving; the driver is responsible for vehicle operation at all times. Features may have limited functionality in certain situations. See this car’s Owner’s Manual and manufacturer information for full details and important limitations.
§ MPG/MPGe/range figures based on EPA estimates for vehicle sold as new; results will vary based on vehicle history and driving conditions.
‖ Apple CarPlay and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
¶All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Use of a third-party trademark does not imply an endorsement or affiliation.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
$21,998|
2018 Ford Explorer XLT
$21,998*
62K miles
Stock 70221553VIN 1FM5K8D84JGC89001
Features
Heated Steering Wheel
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sync System
Third Row Seat
Leather & Suede Seats
Fold-Away Third Row
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
20 Inch Plus Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Tow Hitch
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Automatic Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Specifications
Miles Per Gallon
16 city/22 hwy
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
Black
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, Gas, 3.5L
Transmission
Automatic
Towing Capacity (Max)
2,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
21 cu ft
Horsepower
290
Torque
255 ft-lbs
Dimensions (L x W x H)
198.3" x 78.9" x 70"
Wheelbase
112.8"
Driver Leg Room
42.9"
Driver Head Room
41.4"
Fuel Capacity
18.6 gal
Front Tire Size (standard)
P245/60HR18
*Price excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, tags, and any optional products or services. Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of MD, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Limited warranty is 30 days. See store for details. We make every effort to provide accurate information, but please verify before purchasing.