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Used
2021 Ford Explorer
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near
Irwindale, CA
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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First time buyer 12/12/2024 .
First time buyer 12/12/2024 ..JP was able to help me with all my questions and needs to purchase my new sierra pro ..thank you JP you're awesome
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 XLT
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Mazen was great!
Mazen was awesome! He was very helpful and made the whole process very smooth. We were trying to figure out what choices we had, and Mazen narrowed it down for us especially since we have a family that is continuously growing. Excellent customer service and amazing overall experience. Thank you again, Mazen!
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 ST
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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 XLT
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Adam did a nice job locating the vehicle I wanted to see.
Adam did a nice job locating the vehicle I wanted to see. He went the extra mile tracking down the service manager, beginning the purchasing process, and ultimately ensuring the vehicle was ready for pick-up a week later. I found Adam to genuinely care that I had a good purchasing experience.
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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Went in just to look at a car and wound up buying it.
Went in just to look at a car and wound up buying it. Very easy, smooth and quick transaction. Been going to their service center for years.
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 Platinum
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Great place to buy a car from
I would like to thank Zaman and the rest of the team for gettin the deal done good dude and ill be hittin your phone up in a few months to buy another car 🤞😁






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Overall good
It was a normal buying process. It took about three hours. Cylus was a good salesperson. I knew exactly what car I wanted so that process was easy.






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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I had a great experience with Sherry.
I had a great experience with Sherry. She was sympathetic, kind, and responsive. In my opinion, she is a real “keeper (keep her)!






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Best Car Buying Experience!
The experience here at Car Castle was by far the Best car buying experience my wife and i have ever had. Thank you Eddie the (Manager) for helping and assisting us with the whole buying process and for giving us a Great Deal!






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great communication when I needed a question answered
Great communication when I needed a question answered about my vehicle being in the shop.


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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great experience on my purchase had decided on a new
Great experience on my purchase had decided on a new vechile and appreciate what I got the price was a factor






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2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch
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Villa Ford = Raptor World
I worked with salesman Travis and he walked me through the whole process with no pressure. He is definitely an expert on Raptors and let me know everything about it. I will definitely be enjoying my Raptor out of in Jurassic Park aka 405 fwy






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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good service
once i arrived to the dealer, soon i have a personal attending my request, very profesional, always give them more options, always trying to get the best loan, im very satisfy with all the staff. make my experience one of the best


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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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We were very happy to speak with Jesus Luna a sales
We were very happy to speak with Jesus Luna a sales consultant. He was very knowledgeable about the vehicle. He was understanding of our all our needs. This assured us we would stay within our budget.






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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I have not went to see a car yet so I will be there on
I have not went to see a car yet so I will be there on sat






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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I wrote an earlier experience and I gave it a 1 point.
I wrote an earlier experience and I gave it a 1 point. Well the manager call and it changed everything. I tried removing my comment but it will not let me for some reason so I wanted to do an update. August 9, 2024 By Carlos from Pomona, CA Ford Chino Hills: I wanted to express my gratitude for your recent assistance in addressing the issues I encountered at Chino Hills Ford. Initially, my experience did not meet my expectations, but your proactive approach and dedication to resolving the situation made a significant difference. When you reached out and took the time to understand my concerns, it was clear that customer satisfaction is a top priority for your team. Your prompt actions and thoughtful solutions turned my experience from a challenging one into a highly positive one. I truly appreciate the extra effort you made to ensure all my needs were met and that everything was handled to my satisfaction. The improvements made have greatly enhanced my overall impression of Chino Hills Ford, and I am now very pleased with both the service and the outcome. I commend you and your team for the professionalism and commitment to resolving the situation effectively. Thank you once again for your exceptional support. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Chino Hills Ford and will be sure to recommend your services to others.






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Smooth transaction and all the staff are very friendly.
Smooth transaction and all the staff are very friendly. My salesman that assisted me George was very helpful. Will do business again,






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Had the chance to stop by at one of the locations.
Had the chance to stop by at one of the locations. Chris was very informative and had great customer service. Wanted to leave this review as a thank you for his great service.






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I had the pleasure of working with Aldo and his manager
I had the pleasure of working with Aldo and his manager Ricardo. They were both super nice and professional and really went above and beyond to make a deal with us that I was comfortable with. I will definitely come back and also recommend this place to anyone looking for great service. ASK FOR ALDO!






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Randy at STG auto was amazing and professional.
Randy at STG auto was amazing and professional. He was able to work with me to get the rate I want and super satisfied. Highly recommended!
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2026 Ford Explorer | $42,145 | |
2025 Ford Explorer | $36,988 | 17 Great deals |
2024 Ford Explorer | $28,590 | 5 Good deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $24,980 | 37 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $22,577 | 53 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $13,450 | 6 Great deals |
2019 Ford Explorer | $14,690 | 9 Good deals |
2018 Ford Explorer | $14,565 | 7 Good deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $10,999 | 6 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 $27,044, with pricing starting at $8,151.
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.
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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 |
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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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