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 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum 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.