2018 Ford Explorer



  • $17,287 GATES PRICE

  • Selling Price: $16,588
  • +$699
  • GATES PRICE $17,287

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FM5K8B81JGC45475
Stock #: C45475
Model Code: K8B
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Blue Metallic
  • Interior Color Medium Stone
  • Mileage 75,430
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 16/22 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl - 3.5 L
  • Transmission 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

This 2018 Ford Explorer Base delivers capable three-row family transportation with a spacious interior and rugged all-wheel-drive performance. With approximately 75,430 miles on the odometer, this Blue SUV is ready for your next adventure. The 3.5L six-cylinder engine paired with six-speed automatic transmission provides dependable power whether you're navigating city streets or highway routes.

Key Features:
- SYNC Communication & Entertainment System
- Rear Exterior Parking Camera
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Dual Zone Rear Air Conditioning
- Power Driver Seat
- Three-Row Seating with Split-Folding Rear Seat
- Electronic Stability Control & Traction Control
- Daytime Running Lamps
- All-Wheel Drive with Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 18-Inch Alloy Wheels

This Explorer provides comfortable seating for up to seven passengers with cloth bucket front seats and a split-bench third-row option. You'll appreciate the convenience features including SYNC entertainment connectivity, steering wheel audio controls, and automatic headlights. Safety is well-covered with dual front impact airbags, front side-impact airbags, knee airbags, overhead airbags, and electronic stability control working together to protect your family on every trip.

Come experience this practical SUV firsthand and let our team show you why the Explorer remains a trusted choice for families. We invite you to schedule a time that works for you or visit us at your convenience.

We are a family owned and operated business that began in 1915. We are now in our 4th generation of family ownership. As a family-run business, it's never been about gimmicks to get customers. We believe in earning our business the hard way - the only way - with referrals and satisfied customers. We're very proud of our business and dedication to superior customer service, but we couldn't have done it without our customers.

We are open online 24/7! Get pre-approved, receive a prompt trade evaluation and purchase from the comfort of your home. We will do the rest. Within a 100 mile radius, we offer free delivery to your door for any new or pre-owned vehicle. Call us, message us via online chat or email us to get started! Thank you for allowing our family the opportunity to serve your family.

***GATES HYUNDAI 859-624-1211*** 6000 Atwood Drive Richmond KY 40475

Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • 3.65 Axle Ratio
  • GVWR: 6,160 lbs
  • Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
  • 58-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 175 Amp Alternator
  • Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
  • Auto Locking Hubs
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control
  • Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum
  • Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
  • Black Door Handles
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
  • Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • LED Brakelights
  • Laminated Glass
  • Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: MP3 capability, 6 speakers and speed-compensated volume
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls
  • 6 Speakers
  • Streaming Audio
  • Integrated Roof Antenna
  • 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
  • Bluetooth® Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Driver Seat
  • Passenger Seat
  • 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold-Into-Floor Folding Activation and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Compass
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Manual Air Conditioning
  • Rear Climate Controls w/Rear Controls
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
  • Illuminated Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Cloth Door Trim Insert
  • Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material
  • Cloth Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar and manual recline, 4-way manual front passenger seat w/manual recline and 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Rear Carpet Floor Trim
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Driver Information Center
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Analog Appearance
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
  • 4 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • Terrain Management System ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Emergency Sos Capability
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Passenger Knee Airbag
  • Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera w/Washer
  • Equipment Group 100A
  • 6 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • SYNC Communication & Entertainment System
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rear air conditioning
  • Rear window defroster
  • Power driver seat
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Traction control
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Knee airbag
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Overhead airbag
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Panic alarm
  • Speed control
  • Bumpers: body-color
  • Front License Plate Bracket
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Power door mirrors
  • Roof rack: rails only
  • Spoiler
  • Compass
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Illuminated entry
  • Outside temperature display
  • Overhead console
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Rear reading lights
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Tachometer
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • 3rd row seats: split-bench
  • Cloth Bucket Seats
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Center Armrest
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Passenger door bin
  • 18" Painted Aluminum Wheels
  • Alloy wheels
  • Rear window wiper
  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio
  • Gates Hyundai-859-624-1211
  • 6000 Atwood Drive Richmond KY 40475
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
  • Mileage
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 18
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 540
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 175
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4629
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    • Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 2000
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.8
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.8
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P245/60HR18
    • Rear Tire Size: P245/60HR18
    • Spare Tire Size: Compact
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.9
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.6
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 112.8
    • Length, Overall (in): 198.3
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
    • Height, Overall (in): 70
    • Track Width, Front (in): 67
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 67
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.3
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 80.7
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 43.8
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 21
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 7
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 151.7
    • Front Head Room (in): 41.4
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 61.5
    • Front Hip Room (in): 57.3
    • Second Head Room (in): 40.6
    • Second Leg Room (in): 39.5
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 61
    • Second Hip Room (in): 56.8
    • Third Head Room (in): 37.8
    • Third Leg Room (in): 32
    • Third Shoulder Room (in): 50.8
    • Third Hip Room (in): 40.7
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: Sport Utility
  • Emissions
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.8
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