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2021 Ford Explorer
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Carrollton, TX
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Good dealer, too far away from my home In Denton.
Good dealer, too far away from my home In Denton. I only use this dealer for service. Have bought three audis from this dealer. I just wish there was a. Dealer closer to me.
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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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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100% Satisfaction with attention, treatment and service.
100% Satisfaction with attention, treatment and service. My sales associate Skylar Levacy answered all my questions and was knowledgeable. It took over an hour for me to choose a car. But she patiently helped me find the perfect certified vehicle. I was especially excited to receive a 1 year CARFAX. I appreciate not being rushed or pressured. Highly recommend Skylar and El Dorado Chevrolet dealership.
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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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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The experience at Honda of Denton and with my dealer Matt
The experience at Honda of Denton and with my dealer Matt was a very helpful and good experience especially for buying my first car by myself.
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 Limited
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Recall
Lleve mi troca por un recall y la arreglaron rápido me atendieron muy bien y muy buen servicio 100% recomendado si no tienen raite de regreso a casa ellos te llevan a tu casa quede muy satisfecho con el servicio gracias clay cooley
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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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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It did not take long my truck is world n it was not
It did not take long my truck is world n it was not damage thanks
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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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Jaymes Becker was extremely helpful, from the moment we
Jaymes Becker was extremely helpful, from the moment we walked in to the second we left. He was a huge huge help






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Auto Nation Honda in Lewisville, TX always gives me
Auto Nation Honda in Lewisville, TX always gives me excellent service. Mike Malone has been my advisor there for many years. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and honest, and I know I can depend on him to advise me accurately on my vehicle.
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Outstanding service in all departments!
Outstanding service in all departments! They are the epitome of the gold standard. I highly recommend






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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My family has purchased 5 cars with the help of Auto
My family has purchased 5 cars with the help of Auto Locators over the past 15 years. They always take the time to truly listen to your wants and needs and we have never felt pressured at all. They have always gone over the top to take care of us ( I even referred my boss who purchased a car with them). We wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to use them again or refer them. They always take care of there customers.






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Steve was amazing his GM and Cadillac knowledge and
Steve was amazing his GM and Cadillac knowledge and honesty was greatly appreciated! Quincy was great as well!






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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I was very impressed that they had the car prepared for a
I was very impressed that they had the car prepared for a test drive even with a very short notice. Chuck






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Chris Rodriguez was the sales rep and he was extremely
Chris Rodriguez was the sales rep and he was extremely polite and supportive. He explained the benefits of the car, test drove it and he answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable and assertive. I negotiated my trade in with no problem and got and excellent financing deal. I strongly recommend this dealership






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Phillip took care of me, as he always does!
Phillip took care of me, as he always does! He’s my favorite advisor and he got me in and out fairly quickly. I had an appointment at 8:15am. I showed up an hour ahead and Phillip told me he would try to get me out within an hour and a half of my appointment time but I was out no later than 8:40am






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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This was the first time I enjoyed the dealer experience.
This was the first time I enjoyed the dealer experience. They gave me a good deal on the trade in and Patrick had everything ready when we got there and there were no hidden cost.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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I had good conversations and Excellent response.
I had good conversations and Excellent response. Sales person was excellent knows exactly what he was doing. He sure was a good experience.. I enjoy coming to his dealership






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Fast service and very professional
I bought a year old BMW. The price was better than I found at other dealerships. They were prepared to go as slow as I wanted and answer all my questions, but that's not what I wanted. I wanted fast! So after a quick test drive went in and signed the paperwork, while they washed it for me. They let me leave my old car there and drive my new car home. There was a headlight malfunction and they said it was completely covered under warranty. However, because it was a software issue, Carmax said I needed to take it to BMW, but that Carmax would cover any costs. They were true to their word!






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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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Muy buen servicio de compa Levi nos ayudo y nos explico
Muy buen servicio de compa Levi nos ayudo y nos explico muy bien el proceso.






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Had a great first time experience at this dealership.
Had a great first time experience at this dealership. Mr.Williams was very friendly and made the purchase over the phone my new ram rebel so easy. Highly recommend Forest Lane dealership.
Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Ford Explorer | $33,975 | 4 Good deals |
2024 Ford Explorer | $29,847 | 3 Good deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $21,497 | 59 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $20,981 | 11 Great deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $16,900 | 22 Good deals |
2018 Ford Explorer | $11,950 | 10 Good deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $12,990 | 5 Great deals |
2016 Ford Explorer | $9,800 | 7 Good deals |
About the 2021 Ford Explorer
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 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 $28,877, with pricing starting at $14,999.
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?
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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.
- 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
Base (2 styles)
King Ranch (2 styles)
Style | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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)
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