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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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Promptly responded to the inquiry that came from cars.
Promptly responded to the inquiry that came from cars.com. Provided additional photos and information on the vehicle I was looking at. Salesman I worked with did a great job working through all my questions and additional needs. I’d recommend this dealership.
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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My experience at Tamiami Ford was exceptional from the
My experience at Tamiami Ford was exceptional from the buying of the car With Omar to the financial officer, Rocco, they were excellent answered all of our questions, we had an issue with the car they had And ready to go
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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Roxie is always friendly and the car is done right and
Roxie is always friendly and the car is done right and ready when she says and she keeps you updated on your car.
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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I had a wonderful relaxed shopping experience here with
I had a wonderful relaxed shopping experience here with Ashley. No pressure, just listening to what I wanted. Bought a quality car at a great price.
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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Professional, honest, knowledgeable.
Professional, honest, knowledgeable. In and out quickly. TJ was great to work with. Highly recommend
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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I purchased a 2017 Dodge Challenger from Lithia Chrysler,
I purchased a 2017 Dodge Challenger from Lithia Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat of Spokane on 1/16/24. When I arrived home, I noticed a couple of issues I felt should have been disclosed pre-purchase. I contacted the salesman to discuss but didn’t think at that time there would be any resolution. As a result of what I felt was a non-response, I posted 1 star reviews of this dealership on 1/20/24 On 1/23/24 General Sales Manager James Richards reached out to me to discuss these issues. After a brief discussion, James resolved both of these issues to my satisfaction and I sincerely appreciate it. Thank you James. I would shop at this dealership for future purchases.






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My experience was phenomenal from the ONE AND ONLY AMEN
My experience was phenomenal from the ONE AND ONLY AMEN AND THE FINANCIAL MANAGER HIS NEPHEW great customer service they had provided us a lot of options and me and my wife walked out with 2 cars MOST DEFINITELY BUYING ANOTHER CAR FROM THESE SPECIFIC PEOPLE BECAUSE THEIR ARE BRUTALLY honest and they don?t play games when helping out the community we need more people like them and encourage ford to give them A HUGE APRAISE AND RECOGNITION






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No pressure and pleasant salesperson.
No pressure and pleasant salesperson. Had the model and trim I was looking for on the lot and an interior color not found often. I was pleased I chose Auto Nation on 104th.






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Very responsive and polite.
Very responsive and polite. Very quick process. Payton was great had everything ready to go.






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OK, financial Dept was a little slow but only because
OK, financial Dept was a little slow but only because they were really busy which is a good thing, overall it was a good experience






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I did not actually drive the vehicle i was right there
I did not actually drive the vehicle i was right there but they sent carfax before i got there and saw it used to be a rental in Florida and not what i wanted. I loved that they did that before so i didn't waste my time even though i really wanted to drive it. I let them know i wasn't interested because of that and they were super understanding about it and said they would keep me informed if something else came in.






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Recently had my Lincoln serviced at Alex Karras.
Recently had my Lincoln serviced at Alex Karras. Service included new battery, new wipers all around and routine service. From arrival to departure entire process was top notch. Service Rep Hunter was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Was in and out in approximately 1-1/2 hrs including complimentary car wash Job well done!!






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Great salespeople, Great cars, and Great dealership!
Great salespeople, Great cars, and Great dealership! I will definitely tell everyone to come visit this dealership.






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Mauricio treated me with the utmost respect and
Mauricio treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism. His upbeat personality made buying a vehicle from Cocoa ford enjoyable. Mike and John made me feel right at home. Nothing but 5 star reviews for the whole team. One more thing I want to say kudos to Juan. Keep on keeping on.






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Really helped us was very nice, and kind great service,
Really helped us was very nice, and kind great service, they will try there best to get you approved






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Nate was great but we just couldn't come to an agreement
Nate was great but we just couldn't come to an agreement and not his doing






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George did a great job.
George did a great job. Needed a mirror replaced on my GMC 2500HD after a wildlife collision. George was on top of my claim the entire time and expedited the service.






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Professional, affable, efficient services.
Professional, affable, efficient services. This survey requires more words, but I have summarized the experience to the best of my ability. I have no more to say.






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The experience I had at this dealership was great!
The experience I had at this dealership was great! Super helpful staff and they were able to get me a great deal on my Tacoma. Thanks Dave your the best!
Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2023 Ford Explorer Platinum | $34,999 | 6 Great deals |
2022 Ford Explorer Platinum | $29,990 | 16 Great deals |
2020 Ford Explorer Platinum | $20,000 | 25 Great deals |
2019 Ford Explorer Platinum | $17,990 | 24 Good deals |
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum | $11,184 | 9 Great deals |
2017 Ford Explorer Platinum | $9,535 | 24 Great deals |
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum | $9,498 | 19 Great deals |
About the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
Base shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 24
- Transmission
- 10-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 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 $34,029, with pricing starting at $21,995.
What is the MPG of the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 21 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.
Is the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2021 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.7
- Interior 4.5
- Performance 4.7
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.4
88% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.7
- Interior 4.5
- Performance 4.7
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.4
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