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  • Vapor Blue 2025 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue 2025 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue 2025 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue 2025 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue 2025 Ford Explorer ST-LineVapor Blue 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $34,755

    42,477 mi.
    Est. $606/mo

    McDavid Ford

    4.6
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    Fort Worth, TX (10 mi)

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  • Oxford White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $22,066

    $200
    93,822 mi.
    Est. $385/mo

    Clay Cooley Mitsubishi

    4.5
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    Arlington, TX (29 mi)

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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,910

    $1.5K
    70,725 mi.
    Est. $365/mo

    Shottenkirk Toyota of Granbury

    4.4
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    Granbury, TX (17 mi)
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  • Star White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $34,888

    $2.3K
    30,323 mi.
    Est. $608/mo

    Norm Reeves Honda Superstore North Richland Hills

    4.6
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    North Richland Hills, TX (26 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $19,925

    112,389 mi.
    Est. $347/mo

    AutoNation Ford Burleson

    4.5
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    Burleson, TX (21 mi)
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  • Star White Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $20,900

    $3K
    120,774 mi.
    Est. $364/mo

    Honda of Fort Worth

    4.8
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    Fort Worth, TX (9 mi)
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  • Black 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumBlack 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $25,900

    $1K
    76,419 mi.
    Est. $452/mo

    Hiley Mazda of Hurst

    4.9
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    Hurst, TX (26 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $33,920

    59,767 mi.
    Est. $591/mo

    Shottenkirk Ford of Granbury

    4.7
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    Granbury, TX (17 mi)
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  • Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $23,743

    $166
    77,495 mi.
    Est. $414/mo

    Norm Reeves Honda Superstore North Richland Hills

    4.6
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    North Richland Hills, TX (26 mi)
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  • Black 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $28,998

    $1K
    51,470 mi.
    Est. $506/mo

    CarMax Arlington/Ft. Worth

    4.7
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    Fort Worth, TX (27 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,420

    $400
    77,756 mi.
    Est. $373/mo

    Shottenkirk Ford of Granbury

    4.7
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    Granbury, TX (17 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $30,000

    52,430 mi.
    Est. $523/mo

    Five Star Ford

    4.9
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    North Richland Hills, TX (25 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,411

    $312
    96,762 mi.
    Est. $373/mo

    Weatherford Honda

    4.8
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    Weatherford, TX (12 mi)
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  • Oxford White 2021 Ford ExplorerOxford White 2021 Ford ExplorerOxford White 2021 Ford ExplorerOxford White 2021 Ford ExplorerOxford White 2021 Ford ExplorerOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer

    $20,295

    $600
    70,922 mi.
    Est. $354/mo

    DriveTime of Fort Worth

    4.7
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    Fort Worth, TX (11 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,000

    $2K
    71,646 mi.
    Est. $349/mo

    Five Star Ford

    4.9
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    North Richland Hills, TX (25 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $25,219

    40,806 mi.
    Est. $440/mo

    McDavid Ford

    4.6
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    Fort Worth, TX (10 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $17,641

    116,580 mi.
    Est. $308/mo

    AutoNation Chevrolet North Richland Hills

    4.4
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    North Richland Hills, TX (26 mi)
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  • Silver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $27,998

    44,061 mi.
    Est. $488/mo

    CarMax Austin North

    4.6
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    Free delivery to Fort Worth, TX (13 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,990

    46,882 mi.
    Est. $383/mo

    Auto Merchants Inc.

    4.2
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    $299 delivery from Plano, TX (54 mi)
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  • Blue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,985

    49,937 mi.
    Est. $418/mo

    Four Stars Ford

    4.9
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    Jacksboro, TX (49 mi)
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  • Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,880

    84,614 mi.
    Est. $381/mo

    Sign It Drive It

    4.2
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    Denton, TX (47 mi)
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  • STAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $30,995

    $1K
    61,582 mi.
    Est. $540/mo

    Vanguard Kia of Arlington

    4.2
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    Arlington, TX (32 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $26,838

    $3K
    43,563 mi.
    Est. $468/mo

    Freeman Buick GMC

    3.2
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    Grapevine, TX (36 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,812

    $297
    75,972 mi.
    Est. $380/mo

    Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field

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    Dallas, TX (47 mi)
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  • CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,300

    $300
    36,115 mi.
    Est. $371/mo

    AutoSavvy Duncanville

    4.2
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    Duncanville, TX (43 mi)
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  • White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $14,864

    144,304 mi.
    Est. $259/mo

    VOYAGE VEHICLES LLC.

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    Dallas, TX (45 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $18,995

    102,190 mi.
    Est. $331/mo

    Double R Cars

    3.2
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    Addison, TX (50 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $32,225

    39,839 mi.
    Est. $562/mo

    Sam Pack's Five Star Ford Carrollton

    4.8
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    Carrollton, TX (46 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,720

    52,593 mi.
    Est. $414/mo

    MINI of Dallas

    4.7
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    Dallas, TX (48 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $44,434
2025 Ford Explorer $40,397 6 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $31,932 16 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $26,548 12 Good deals

About the 2021 Ford Explorer

Basics

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)
Side view of the 2021 Ford Explorer
FAQs

How much does the 2021 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2021 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2021 Explorer is $25,394, with pricing starting at $12,298.

What is the MPG of the 2021 Ford Explorer?

The 2021 Ford Explorer offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 24 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 trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Ford Explorer?

The 2021 Ford Explorer compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:


  • Mercury Mountaineer
  • Lincoln Aviator
  • GMC Acadia
  • Ford Sedan Police Interceptor
  • Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • Chevrolet Traverse

Is the 2021 Ford Explorer 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 a good SUV?

Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2021 Ford Explorer.

(76 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.7
Interior
4.5
Performance
4.7
Value
4.4
Exterior
4.7
Reliability
4.4
Ratings (76 reviews)

88% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.7
Interior
4.5
Performance
4.7
Value
4.4
Exterior
4.7
Reliability
4.4
Trims

Base (2 styles)

Style
Base 4WD Base RWD
Inventory price
Starting at $34,925 Starting at $32,925
Combined MPG
23 24
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

King Ranch (2 styles)

Style
King Ranch RWD King Ranch 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $52,600 Starting at $54,600
Combined MPG
20 20
Engine
365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Limited (2 styles)

Style
Limited RWD Limited 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $45,255 Starting at $47,255
Combined MPG
24 23
Engine
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) 318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)

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)

ST (1 style)

Style
ST 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $49,000
Combined MPG
20
Engine
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

Timberline (1 style)

Style
Timberline 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $46,015
Combined MPG
21
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

XLT (2 styles)

Style
XLT 4WD XLT RWD
Inventory price
Starting at $37,075 Starting at $35,075
Combined MPG
23 24
Engine
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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