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2018 FORD EXPLORER# 1FM5K8AT5JGC74709

PublicSurplusVehicles📍Texas City, TX

Moderate damage flagged

GovAuctions Summary

2018 Ford Explorer, 99k miles, dead battery, check engine and transmission slipping reported. Targets budget dealers buying problems or parts specialists. Battery dead is easy; transmission slipping means partial or complete rebuild - get a fault code read before bidding on this one.

Estimated flip margin and comp range available with Pro. Summary may occasionally contain inaccuracies; check the full description before bidding.

Current bid:

$499

5 bids

Time Left

2d 2h

Ends Oct 21, 2026

Current bid
$499
Buyer's premium (est. ~7%)
$35
Sales tax (est. 6.3%)
$33

Premium estimated at this bid (0-10% on this source; confirm on the listing) - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.

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Bid history

since Oct 8

$325+$174 (+54%)$499
Pre-bid checklist32/5

The vehicle

Condition

  • Seller mentions damage or a fault
  • Dash warning lights: "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON , TRANSMISSION SLIPPING…"
  • Battery and tires: "BATTERY DEAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON…"

From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.

Market demand: Vehicles in Texas sell about 88% of the time, typically ~16 bids. Based on 3,168 completed sales over the last year.

GovAuctions Summary

2018 Ford Explorer, 99k miles, dead battery, check engine and transmission slipping reported. Targets budget dealers buying problems or parts specialists. Battery dead is easy; transmission slipping means partial or complete rebuild - get a fault code read before bidding on this one.

Estimated flip margin and comp range available with Pro. Summary may occasionally contain inaccuracies; check the full description before bidding.

Seller

City of Texas City

Questions? Email the seller:

Condition: As-is

Pickup / shipping information

Texas City, TX 77590

City of Texas City

Pickup within 10 business days
Contact seller through Public Surplus for pickup details.
Sold as-is. Unless the description says otherwise, you arrange and pay for pickup or transport yourself.

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Full Description

Year: 2018 Make: Ford Model: Explorer Mileage: 99170 VIN: 1FM5K8AT5JGC74709 Running Condition: RUNS Engine: 3.5 Li 6V Transmission: 6 Automatic Condition: SEE DESCRIPTION 2016 FORD EXPLORER #15176 BATTERY DEAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON , TRANSMISSION SLIPPING NO CARFAX REPORT, BID WHAT YOU THINK THE VECHICAL IS WORTH AS IS We strongly encourage bidders to inspect any/all vehicles of interest as most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. We are not responsible for something you find after you take possession of the vehicle. Most of these vehicles have seen heavy use, bid accordingly. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT :RYAN GERHARDT@ (409) 682 6737 OR EMAIL: rgerhardt@texascitytx.gov THIS VEHICLE WILL COME AS THE PICTURES INDICATE! WE DO NOT OFFER OPINIONS ON THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF ANY ITEM LISTED. THERE MAY BE DEFECTS NOT DETECTABLE AT TIME OF LISTING, AS SUCH IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO INSPECT ITEM AND PLACE A BID BASED SOLELY ON THAT INSPECTION. ******WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO BLOCK OR BAN A CUSTOMER FOR DEFAULT OF PAYMENT OR FOR ABANDONING ANY WINNING ITEM(S). ******** PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PAY! IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY BLOCKED BY AN AGENCY, AND BID ON OUR ITEM; WE WILL STOP YOUR BID AND BLOCK YOU.

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