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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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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
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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Bill was very helpful, kind, and efficient in getting our
Bill was very helpful, kind, and efficient in getting our new Santa Fe hybrid. Don't like many car dealerships, but for Prudy I will make an exception. Thanks Bill
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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From the Internet specialist, to the Pre-owned Manger to
From the Internet specialist, to the Pre-owned Manger to the Sales Associate to the Financial Advisor everyone was Amazing 🤩 Great customer service, ease of experience was top notch. They are very transparent and well as knowledgeable about the vehicle that I purchased. Thank you for a job well done and Stress Free!
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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Marc Cesare is amazing!
Marc Cesare is amazing! He is very professional and had the job done in less than an hour! I will always return to him. Great service
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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Good buying experience Rudy in sales did an outstanding
Good buying experience Rudy in sales did an outstanding job,wife loves the car
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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.
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Our sales Rep was very informative and helpful.
Our sales Rep was very informative and helpful. I was very comfortable with Artem. The process was very easy. He made sure that I was happy with their service. Most of all he was a hard worker and grateful for my purchase! If you are interested in purchasing a new or used car I would highly recommend Artem..
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I really had a great shopping experience and the vehicle
I really had a great shopping experience and the vehicle was ready to drive and seamless financing!
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Had the pleasure to work with Mr.
Had the pleasure to work with Mr. Ken Oeun at Woburn Toyota. The process was a breeze from beginning to end. I was able to trade in my GMC Sierra for a new Tundra 1794 and got the payment I was looking for. Definitely recommend him and his team. A+++
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Shane was a rare treasure.
Shane was a rare treasure. Professional,tough under pressure.Seems like an overall food guy.
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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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Great experience buying a Ford Maverick from Sam Leman.
Great experience buying a Ford Maverick from Sam Leman. Alfonso was my salesman and the experience was positive. Can was detailed and filled with gas. I had previously bought a car for Napleton's in Urbana, IL. It was such a horrid experience that I would never buy from them again. Next time I need another vehicle I will be going back to Sam Leman.
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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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I had a great completely online buying experience with
I had a great completely online buying experience with Morgan Monticue! He's an excellent communicator and a nice guy. He went out of his way to share additional videos of the car I was interested in. I requested a nearby auto repair shop perform a pre-purchase inspection. No problem! He arranged that inspection. He also communicated with the car transport company that picked up the vehicle I bought. He did an excellent job! Chris H. Tempe, AZ
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Keisha was awesome, I am very happy with the whole
Keisha was awesome, I am very happy with the whole experience. I will definitely be doing business with them in the future.
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Ricky was amazing!
Ricky was amazing! Was not pushy at all like a lot of sales people are these days. Cody and Preston made the worst part of the whole car buying process to be easy quick and fun! Highly recommend Kunes Platteville and the team.
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Good experience.
Good experience. We appreciate the team working with us so that we could bring the car we wanted home. Thank you Robert, Todd, and Brandon!
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We recently bought a Ram 3500 Promaster Cargo Van from
We recently bought a Ram 3500 Promaster Cargo Van from this dealership and our experience was absolutely WONDERFUL! The customer service from all the staff was great, the price was great, and the financing process was exceptional. We live out of the area 3hrs away and they even delivered the van to us . This dealership is FANTASTIC!!!
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum | $39,847 | 6 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Platinum | $33,784 | 15 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum | $26,478 | 38 Great deals |
| 2019 Ford Explorer Platinum | $22,478 | 23 Good deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum | $20,223 | 9 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum | $17,025 | 23 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum | $14,815 | 24 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 $29,545, with pricing starting at $18,995.
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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Ford Explorer 2021 Limited
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Ford Explorer 2021 Base
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Ford Explorer 2021 King Ranch
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