2018 Ford Explorer Platinum — VIN 1FM5K8HT6JGA38043: Copart auction history

Name: Copart auction lot 61561396
Start: 2026-11-10
Location: Mn - Minneapolis North

Auction record at a glance

Auction: Copart · Mn - Minneapolis North
Lot number: 61561396
Auction date: November 10, 2026
Status when recorded: For sale
Primary damage: Front end
Condition: Does not start or drive
Odometer: 148,287 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: Elk River Sublot, 15932 Jarvis Street Northwest, Elk River Mn 55330, Ham Lake, Minnesota, USA
Market value: $18,450
Pre-accident value: $12,797

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived Copart record for the 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum with VIN 1FM5K8HT6JGA38043, listed as lot 61561396 at the Mn - Minneapolis North yard (Elk River Sublot, 15932 Jarvis Street Northwest, Elk River Mn 55330, Ham Lake, Minnesota, USA). The auction was scheduled for November 10, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was “For sale”. Primary damage noted by the auction: Front end; running condition: Does not start or drive. The odometer reading was 148,287 mi. Listed specifications: Gray, SUV, 3.5l 6 engine, 6 cylinders, Automatic transmission, AWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $18,450 and a pre-accident value of $12,797. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the Copart listing, kept so that buyers, importers and insurers can check this VIN's auction history later. Compare it with the photos in the gallery and with other Ford Explorer lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

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November 4, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
November 10, 2026
Copart auction, lot 61561396
Mn - Minneapolis North · status: For sale

Specifications

Odometer

148 287 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

AWD

Engine

3.5l 6

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

SUV

Primary Damage

Front end

Condition

Does not start or drive

Keys

Yes

Color

Gray

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 Ford Explorer

Decoded from VIN 1FM5K8HT6JGA38043 with the NHTSA vPIC database of the US Department of Transportation. This is how the car left the factory, not its present condition.

Trim / series: Platinum
Body class: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors: 4
Seat rows: 3
Drive type: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine: 3.5 L · 6 cylinders · V-Shaped · 365 hp · turbo · Gasoline
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Assembly plant: Chicago Assembly, Chicago, Illinois, United States (USA)

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Forward collision warning
Lane departure warning
Lane keeping assist
Blind spot monitoring
Adaptive cruise control
Backup camera
Parking assist
Tire pressure monitoring
Keyless ignition

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows; Passenger Seat Only

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Explorer

The NHTSA database lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Explorer (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 26V448000 · 2026-07-14
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Campaign 26V101000 · 2026-02-20
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Campaign 25V685000 · 2025-10-10
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Campaign 24V031000 · 2024-01-19
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Campaign 21V316000 · 2021-05-05
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Campaign 19V633000 · 2019-08-28
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Campaign 18V807000 · 2018-11-14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

To see whether a recall is still open on this exact car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Conclusions

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Frequently asked questions — 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

When was this 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum at Copart?

The record shows an auction date of November 10, 2026 at Mn - Minneapolis North, lot 61561396. The data on this page was captured as of November 4, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum?

Primary damage in the record: Front end. Running condition: Does not start or drive.

Did this 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Market Value

$18,450

Pre-accident Value

$12,797

LocationElk River Sublot, 15932 Jarvis Street Northwest, Elk River Mn 55330, Ham Lake, Minnesota, USA

BranchMn - Minneapolis North

Auction

Lot#61561396

Auction DateNovember 10, 2026

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