The 2018 Ford Explorer is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $32,140, the 2018 Ford Explorer Base FWD is powered by a 3.5L , 6 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2018FordExplorerPlatinum 4x4 , priced at $ 53,940 , is powered by a 3.5L , 6 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway.