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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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I love your team, they are very professional and nice,
I love your team, they are very professional and nice, the dealer Mr. Tommy TSE help me a lot show me everything and taught me what I have to know, I appreciate what he did for me, thanks a lot.
I love my ST all except for seating.
I love my ST all except for seating. I’m just not a fan of European style seating soo we had an upholstery shop up grade them. Sooo much fun to drive! Great gas mileage considering I’m a lead foot. And when needed you can put a full 4x8 sheet of plywood in the back.
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Anthony Vassell was "entertaining, quick and to the
Anthony Vassell was "entertaining, quick and to the point." He made sure the car we bought didn't get sold while we drove 707 miles one way to purchase it We enjoyed working with him as he answered my questions promptly.
Although pricey, this truck is awesome to drive .
Although pricey, this truck is awesome to drive . Very sharp looking and runs fast! I highly recommend ! We went from a Flex to this car and it was a seamless transition.
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Shane was a rare treasure.
Shane was a rare treasure. Professional,tough under pressure.Seems like an overall food guy.
I often drive to the Michigan upper pennisula in the
I often drive to the Michigan upper pennisula in the winter. This SUV has never disappointed me. One time I was driving up to Sault Ste Marie early in the morning. The road was slippery with blowing snow. The outside air temp was MINUS 41. i was alone with hardly ever seeing another vehicle. I kept thinking "trust this vehicle" because my life literally depended on it. I had no problems. And everything was on high - the defroster, rear defrost, heated steering wheel, heated seat, radio and keeping my phone charger plugged in. And in case you wonder why I would venture out in these conditions - I was called for jury duty and made it on time !! It has also gotten me out of deep snow.
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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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From start to finish, everyone we worked with was
From start to finish, everyone we worked with was fantastic! We engaged via cars.com and the salesperson (Brandon Dale) could not have been more responsive, patient, and communicative. We live out of state, and the entire team (salesperson, sales manager; and finance manger) made this process seamless and easy. I learned they are a family owned dealership, and that was evident based on the high level of service and care we experienced. Could not recommend Capital Toyota more highly.
Explorer GREAT design!
The ford explorer is an outstanding suv. The new design in 2020 is stylish and the rear wheel drive/4 wheel drive option is state of the art. The ecoboost engines are economical and extremely powerful. Ford dealers are everywhere! Ford parts are common and easy to obtain! I looked at the competitors. Front wheel drive is not suitable for trucks in my opinion. The handling of a rear wheel drive vehicle is outstanding. I actually have a 2022 platinum with the 3.0 v6 and this 2021 base with the 2.3 4 cylinder. Happy with each!!!
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Outstanding service and Eric was cordial and helpful, he
Outstanding service and Eric was cordial and helpful, he even arranged for a ride to take me home.
love the Ride
First time Explorer owner, had an Expedition that I loved but it was too high for my wife, so it went to our son. The Explorer Limited is lower, but still higher than a crossover or sedan which helps my visability. Love the electronics but concerned that they will have problems later on so I purchased a dealer extended warranty (bumper to bumper) that is 10 years 125,000 additional miles for piece of mind. Car drives like a dream, is VERY comfortable, has more than enough power even with the 4cyl (used to V8's). Gas mileage even with 4WD is great (23 city and almost 29 highway) not climbing hills. We will see how it does when we go north.
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Josh was great John was great Andrew was great Drove
Josh was great John was great Andrew was great Drove from Long Island to pick up a new truck and trade in a truck quick easy transaction will definitely use again Thank you Anthony
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I was looking for a certain car with my sales rep and he
I was looking for a certain car with my sales rep and he listened to my needs found my vehicle and it was a pleasure to deal with my Sales Rep and this Dealership everyone from the Sales force was amazing from start to finish.
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Very good experience.
Very good experience. Friendly and courteous sales people No pressure to buy Will buy from them in the future
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I highly recommend anyone looking for a new car to check
I highly recommend anyone looking for a new car to check out Parks Lincoln. The salesman AB was excellent. From start to finish he was right there with me explaining any questions that I had. Thank you again Parks Lincoln for the great experience.
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My name is Orquidea the experiencia in the store Kia is
My name is Orquidea the experiencia in the store Kia is Excelente,the service for the People store Joe, Admet and finanze is excelente.Thanks so much for my help.
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Words can’t express how efficient my experience at Honda
Words can’t express how efficient my experience at Honda at Superstition Springs was after taking a lengthy break from this location and going elsewhere for my car services. For the BEST service and care, please ask for Dakota! He is a veteran in the business, yet very humble, kind and willing to give you the best service for your vehicle with ultimate transparency. Also if you need to utilize Honda’s shuttle service, Mike will take good care of you. For reference, I brought in my 2015 Honda Fit in for a A/C flush & charge along with an oil change. Thank you Dakota, I am now a devoted Honda at Superstition Springs customer once again!
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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum Sport Utility 4D
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Bought a truck from Pride auto sales and it was a great experience. The sales and administration staff was excellent. The entire purchase was top notch
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Professional, yet friendly with no pressure sales.
Professional, yet friendly with no pressure sales. I felt respected. Fair prices. Have already recommended to several people including co-workers. Austin was who I dealt with.
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Shelley Roberts
I called Metter Ford that Monday afternoon and spoke to Grant Gilbert and asked him about a certain truck and he invited us to come see him and test drive the truck and if I wanted to, drive it for a couple of days. Wow!! Talking about no pressure. He was the BEST car salesman I have ever had to deal with ? Mr.Gary, the general manager, let me buy the truck at the price I wanted asked for. Talking about a no stress experience at buying a truck from Metter Ford ????
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It was a pleasure working with Mike C on the purchase of
It was a pleasure working with Mike C on the purchase of my truck. He was attentive and efficient. He truly understands customer needs and how to give a positive buyer experience. I will definitely recommend him to family and friends.
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Lawrence Hall Ford provided an excellent buying process.
Lawrence Hall Ford provided an excellent buying process. Due to the fact I live three and a half hours away from the dealership, the entire purchase was agreed to by telephone. When I arrived at the dealership, everything was as agreed upon and the staff was professional.
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Great folks, quick and easy buying process!
Great folks, quick and easy buying process! It was 100 times easier and faster than buying a new Phone! I will definitely be heading back when I'm in the market for my next car or truck
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The entire purchase was quick and easy.
The entire purchase was quick and easy. The Ford Explorer is very nice. Thanks you Greg Goss, see you for the next one.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum | $39,620 | 12 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Platinum | $33,518 | 10 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum | $26,203 | 32 Great deals |
| 2019 Ford Explorer Platinum | $21,667 | 5 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum | $19,819 | 9 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum | $16,932 | 31 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum | $15,833 | 16 Great deals |
About the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
Platinum shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 10-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum cost?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum price depends on several factors, including optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2021 Explorer Platinum is $29,886, with pricing starting at $22,330.
What is the MPG of the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 20 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
Is the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum reliable?
The 2021 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Explorer owners.
88% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort
- 4.7
- Interior
- 4.5
- Performance
- 4.7
- Value
- 4.4
- Exterior
- 4.7
- Reliability
- 4.4
Platinum (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| Platinum RWD | Platinum 4WD |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $52,730 | Starting at $53,335 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 20 | 25 |
| Engine | |
| 365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
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