2018 Ford Explorer engine — 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,200
- Average
- $2,412
- High
- $3,150

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Ford Explorer engine (3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package)) costs $1,200 to $3,150, with a median asking price of $2,400. Based on 34 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,500–$3,150 | 27 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,100–$2,740 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,200–$1,500 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $2,115–$2,115 | 2 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,200–$3,150 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) variant of the 2018 Ford Explorer engine, based on 34 priced listings. Its $2,400 median is 16% above the 2018 Ford Explorer engine overall median of $2,075.
There are 5 other engine variants available for the 2018 Ford Explorer.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Based on 34 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Ford Explorer engine in the 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) variant lists between $1,200 and $3,150, with a median asking price of $2,400.
The 3.5L, turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), oil cooler (police package) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability may differ by year.