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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

    $27,000

    59,856 mi.
    Est. $493/mo

    Tri-County Ford

    4.9
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    La Grange, KY (13 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

    $25,500

    70,830 mi.
    Est. $465/mo

    Lexus of Louisville

    4.8
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    Louisville, KY (19 mi)
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  • Forged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $29,494

    65,469 mi.
    Est. $538/mo

    Bachman Chevrolet

    4.2
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    Louisville, KY (18 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $34,464

    28,626 mi.
    Est. $629/mo

    Jim ONeal Ford

    4.7
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    Sellersburg, IN (9 mi)
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  • Oxford White 2021 Ford Explorer BaseOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer BaseOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer BaseOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer BaseOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer BaseOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer Base

    $25,250

    $250
    49,120 mi.
    Est. $461/mo

    Oxmoor Ford

    4.5
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    Louisville, KY (15 mi)
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  • AGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $34,985

    41,679 mi.
    Est. $638/mo

    O'Brien Ford

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    Shelbyville, KY (30 mi)
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  • Oxford White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $24,000

    93,598 mi.
    Est. $438/mo

    Tri-County Ford

    4.9
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    La Grange, KY (13 mi)
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  • Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $27,000

    54,706 mi.
    Est. $493/mo

    Tri-County Ford

    4.9
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    La Grange, KY (13 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,997

    $902
    108,349 mi.
    Est. $365/mo

    Oxmoor Ford

    4.5
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    Louisville, KY (15 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

    $29,043

    $404
    47,254 mi.
    Est. $530/mo

    Courtesy Cadillac

    2.6
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    Louisville, KY (18 mi)
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  • AGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer BaseAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer BaseAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer BaseAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer BaseAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer BaseAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer Base

    $17,189

    100,789 mi.
    Est. $314/mo

    O'Brien Ford

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    Shelbyville, KY (30 mi)
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  • $30,961

    77,712 mi.
    Est. $565/mo

    Volkswagen of Clarksville

    4.2
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    Clarksville, IN (14 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $28,000

    83,886 mi.
    Est. $511/mo

    Fairway Ford

    4.8
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    $938 delivery from Canfield, OH (313 mi)
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  • CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $32,950

    54,597 mi.
    Est. $601/mo

    Jim Butler Chevrolet

    4.3
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    $261 delivery from Fenton, MO (261 mi)
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  • Iconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,239

    $320
    102,212 mi.
    Est. $369/mo

    Hubler Honda

    4.6
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    Taylorsville, IN (61 mi)
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  • Atlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $24,147

    $445
    82,057 mi.
    Est. $440/mo

    Bob Poynter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Ford of Seymour

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    Seymour, IN (37 mi)
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  • AGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $35,228

    53,960 mi.
    Est. $643/mo

    Hubler Ford

    4.1
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    Shelbyville, IN (74 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

    $23,600

    $1.3K
    59,758 mi.
    Est. $431/mo

    Community Ford of Bloomington

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    Bloomington, IN (68 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,456

    90,551 mi.
    Est. $428/mo

    Stuart Powell Ford Mazda

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    Danville, KY (73 mi)
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  • AGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTAGATE BLACK METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $18,845

    $398
    119,315 mi.
    Est. $344/mo

    Paul Miller Ford, Inc.

    4.2
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    Lexington, KY (71 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $22,486

    151,232 mi.
    Est. $410/mo

    Jeff Wyler Honda in Florence

    4.6
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    Florence, KY (65 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

    $22,900

    $1K
    92,722 mi.
    Est. $418/mo

    Queen City Motors

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    Harrison, OH (71 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $51,690
2025 Ford Explorer $44,960 12 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $32,620 9 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $32,902 6 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $23,613 8 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 $25,513, with pricing starting at $12,375.

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.

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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