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Check by VIN: 1FM5K8D87KGA02445 — Ford Explorer 2018

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 21.09.2026

Cars / Ford / Explorer Free report · 10.10.2026
Ford Explorer, photos from the listing
FORD · EXPLORER · V GENERATION (2ND FL) · 2018
Ford Explorer
2018

3,5 LPG / petrol · All-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeKyivUS market
Asking price17 500 $−3 500 $ to the market median
Mileage105 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine1 owner2 operations · since 05.2025
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

6 campaigns for Ford Explorer 2019 model year. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

available 30 of 35 listing photos
Shown 5 of 30.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2018

Imported from abroad and registered

BK3052IT · Kirovohrad Oblast · private person · black

Plate change: BK3052IT → AI3456TC

AI3456TC · Kirovohrad Oblast · private person · black

Listing (active)

price: · mileage: · Kyiv

Today

price: · mileage: · listing active

Owners and registrations

1owner in Ukraine
2registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Private person Current

29.05.2025 → now · 1 y 4 mo

Kirovohrad Oblast

Registration operations · 2

DateOperation
29.05.2025Imported from abroad and registered
06.08.2025Plate change: BK3052IT → AI3456TC
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 81% of listings.

Below market
Asking price17 500 $this car
Median of similar listings21 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−3 500 $cheaper than the market median · −16,7%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 19 are cheaper than this car, 81 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−28%2016
−24%2017
−9%2018
this car's year2019
+6%2020
+21%2021
+31%2022

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −9% · year newer — +6%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage105 000 kmin the listing
For age−18%to the same-age median (127 500 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
105 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 22 500 km less · −18%
127 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 7 years
this car is at the level
105 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year3 060 $≈ 11 400 ₴/mo
Depreciation8,2% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
56%77 200 ₴≈ $1,720
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 8 y)
17%23 500 ₴≈ $524
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 3,5 l
12%17 000 ₴≈ $379
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · SUV
11%15 400 ₴≈ $343
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%4 200 ₴≈ $94
137 400 ₴≈ $3,061total per year · ≈ 11 400 ₴/mo (≈ $254/mo) 44% cash56% depreciation
60 100 ₴≈ $1,339cash costs · ≈ 5 000 ₴/mo (≈ $111/mo)everything except depreciation
77 200 ₴≈ $1,720depreciation · ≈ 6 400 ₴/mo (≈ $143/mo)8,2% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 21 000 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 21 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of10.10.2026check date
PlateAI3456TCVIN 1FM5K8D87KGA02445
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Ford Explorer 2018

1FM5K8D87KGA02445
RegionNorth America1st character: 1
Brand country (WMI)USAWMI 1FM · Ford
Model year201910th character: K
PlantG11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–31FM · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · Ford
  2. 4–85K8D8 · VDSbody, engine, trimExplorer
  3. 97 · check digitvalid
  4. 10K · year code2019
  5. 11G · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17A02445 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · Ford Motor CompanyValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year6 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeFord
ModelExplorer
GenerationV generation (2nd FL)
Production year2018 · 8 years
Engine3,5 l · LPG / petrol
DriveAWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourBlack
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

6 campaigns for Ford Explorer 2019

by model and year
Body · 3SeatsEquipmentSuspension
Body№ 21V316000check VIN
Campaign description

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.

Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.

Seats№ 19V633000check VIN
Campaign description

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."

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Body№ 24V031000check VIN
Campaign description

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.

Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.

Equipment№ 26V012000check VIN
Campaign description

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.

Suspension№ 26V101000check VIN
Campaign description

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

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.

Body№ 26V448000check VIN
Campaign description

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.

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.

13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 10.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine2 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 13.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 10.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Ford Explorer 2018 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Ford Explorer 2018: VIN 1FM5K8D87KGA02445, production year 2018, mileage 105k km, petrol/LPG engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $17,500. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $16,500 to $25,500 with a median of $21,000, and this offer is below the market: 17% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is below most similar listings — condition, trim or history usually explain the gap.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 1, transfers — 1, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — 1. The latest recorded operation: Plate change: BK3052IT → AI3456TC on 06.08.2025. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Re-registrations happened within one owner — the real owner did not change. The plate was changed 1 time — such changes can split the history into separate episodes. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.