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Auctioned Aug 7, 2026
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
SUV · 4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl 365 hp
Lender
Western Funding
Printed as “WESTERN FUNDING INC”
A lender's lien survives the sale. Unless the loan is paid off, the lender can repossess the car from whoever buys it.
Friday, August 7, 2026
10:30 AM · Five J's, Bronx
Lot 25
Cash only, sold as is, no keys or test drives, and the car must leave the yard by 5pm. Sales can be cancelled if the owner pays first.
7 NHTSA recalls for this model year.
Check this VINTitle and accident history
Salvage and flood brands, odometer readings and past owners, from the federal title database (NMVTIS).
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Specifications
Decoded from the VIN by NHTSA.
- VIN
- 1FM5K8HT1JGC50882
- Model year
- 2018
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Trim
- Platinum
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl 365 hp
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Doors
- 4
- Built in
- Chicago, United States (Usa)
- Original base price
- $53,940 (NHTSA)
- Plate
- MBU6070 (NY)
Auction history
Listed in one notice. The lender field is shown as each notice printed it.
Recalls for the 2018 Ford Explorer
NHTSA lists recalls by model year, not by car. Whether this car's were fixed is on NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Structure · BodyCampaign 26V448000 · Jul 14, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Risk. A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Suspension · RearCampaign 26V101000 · Feb 20, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Risk. A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.