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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

    $27,595

    $1K
    47,710 mi.
    Est. $509/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (11 mi)

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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch

    $29,990

    77,893 mi.
    Est. $553/mo

    Hopkins Ford of Elgin

    3.7
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    Elgin, IL (16 mi)

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  • Blue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUV

    $24,999

    101,824 mi.
    Est. $461/mo

    Your Choice Auto Sales of Joliet

    4.6
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    Joliet, IL (24 mi)
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  • Star White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $18,995

    95,108 mi.
    Est. $351/mo

    Frankfort Auto Haus

    4.8
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    Frankfort, IL (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

    $17,999

    116,827 mi.
    Est. $332/mo

    KNB Motors Inc

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    Northlake, IL (8 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

    $28,999

    23,174 mi.
    Est. $535/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (10 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

    $28,774

    76,304 mi.
    Est. $531/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (14 mi)
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  • Blue 2021 Ford Explorer STBlue 2021 Ford Explorer STBlue 2021 Ford Explorer STBlue 2021 Ford Explorer STBlue 2021 Ford Explorer STBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $38,998

    28,296 mi.
    Est. $720/mo

    CarMax Naperville

    4.6
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    Naperville, IL (9 mi)
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  • Gray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $25,998

    75,684 mi.
    Est. $480/mo

    CarMax Tinley Park

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    Tinley Park, IL (27 mi)
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  • White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $22,225

    $1.2K
    91,895 mi.
    Est. $410/mo

    McGrath Kia of St Charles

    4.7
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    St. Charles, IL (11 mi)
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  • Gray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $26,998

    29,087 mi.
    Est. $498/mo

    CarMax Schaumburg

    4.5
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    Schaumburg, IL (13 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

    $29,695

    52,295 mi.
    Est. $548/mo

    McGrath Honda in Elgin

    4.7
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    Elgin, IL (21 mi)
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  • Atlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $39,250

    45,629 mi.
    Est. $724/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (5 mi)
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  • 2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $18,988

    $500
    128,351 mi.
    Est. $350/mo

    Jennings Chevy / VW

    4.8
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    Glenview, IL (20 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

    $23,751

    $149
    78,444 mi.
    Est. $438/mo

    Elmhurst Ford

    4.6
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    Bensenville, IL (8 mi)
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  • RAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,489

    68,965 mi.
    Est. $434/mo

    Ford of Homewood

    4.7
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    Homewood, IL (29 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $28,390

    52,971 mi.
    Est. $524/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, IL (23 mi)
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  • Black 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $18,999

    110,355 mi.
    Est. $351/mo

    KNB Motors Inc

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    Northlake, IL (8 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

    $20,949

    139,186 mi.
    Est. $387/mo

    Bose Motors

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    Crestwood, IL (23 mi)
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  • INFINITE BLUE MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchINFINITE BLUE MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchINFINITE BLUE MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchINFINITE BLUE MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchINFINITE BLUE MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchINFINITE BLUE MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch

    $35,001

    31,613 mi.
    Est. $646/mo

    Motor Werks Cadillac

    4.8
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    Barrington, IL (21 mi)
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  • Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $27,888

    22,536 mi.
    Est. $515/mo

    Huntley Ford

    4.3
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    Huntley, IL (27 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

    $22,855

    78,452 mi.
    Est. $422/mo

    Autos of Chicago

    4.3
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    Arlington Heights, IL (18 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

    $25,995

    96,856 mi.
    Est. $480/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (12 mi)
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  • Silver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $35,998

    42,261 mi.
    Est. $664/mo

    CarMax O'Fallon

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    $99 delivery to Hillside, IL (9 mi)
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  • Gray 2021 Ford Explorer STGray 2021 Ford Explorer STGray 2021 Ford Explorer STGray 2021 Ford Explorer STGray 2021 Ford Explorer STGray 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $38,998

    29,039 mi.
    Est. $720/mo

    CarMax Kansas City

    4.0
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    $199 delivery to Hillside, IL (9 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $48,707 1 Good deal
2025 Ford Explorer $43,246 20 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $36,725 14 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,270 8 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,133 6 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $25,488 28 Good deals
2019 Ford Explorer $16,180 8 Good deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,281 12 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,445 10 Great 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 $24,925, with pricing starting at $12,159.

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:


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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