2018 Ford Explorer

2018 · Fifth generation · facelift

Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.

Quick facts

Capability

Towing

2,000–5,000 lb

Payload

1,259–1,717 lb

Curb weight

4,443–4,901 lb

Horsepower

280–365 hp

Efficiency

MPG city

16–19 mpg

Fuel tank

18.6 gal

Fitment

Bolt pattern

5x114.3

Engines

2.3L EcoBoost, 3.5L Ecoboost Turbo, Duratec 35

Drivetrain

4x4

Configurations

Complaints in dataset

What do you need to do with your 2018 Explorer?

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Capability

Engines

2.3L EcoBoost · 3.5L Ecoboost Turbo · Duratec 35

Horsepower

280–365 hp

Towing

2,000–5,000 lb

Payload

1,259–1,717 lb

These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 8 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.

Size & fitment

198.3 in

7.8–8.3 in

5x114.3

OEM sizes

42.9 in

16–19 mpg

Maintenance

Oil Capacity

Capacity by engine

Wiper Sizes

Driver / passenger / rear

Bulb Sizes

Position chart

Fuses

Stored diagrams

Owner’s Manual

Stored sections

Owner Complaints

84 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.

Year problems