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2021 Ford Explorer
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near
Kendallville, IN
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Feel like a member of the family!
From the minute I walked in looking to buy my dream vehicle, to walking out keys in hand, to first service appointment every interaction has been top-notch!!! Will not shop anywhere else!!!
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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Scott Bond bondo8@frontier.com
kobe did a nice job for me except when it came to the interior color options of the truck. i don't believe he ever said that there were apparently only 2 Options available for interior Color. Had I known, I would have selected Black instead of Light Grey. black will hide Dirt Smudges (on the Rear Seat) that the Current Grey won't. I need to get a Seat Cover for the Rear Seat (that fits exactly right). Does ford offer any Seat Covers for my Truck? Scott
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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Great experience bought a 2022 GMC pickup and they
Great experience bought a 2022 GMC pickup and they treated me with respect and didn’t pressure you Ryan was the sale person and he was so good to work with and very polite I will go back if I need another vehicle I recommend this place and Ryan is who I would work with
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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Adrian was great work with.
Adrian was great work with. Big city cars took care of my needs for me and my family
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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Very good!
Very nice place to look for cars at! Hopefully you get Corey if you go here, he’s the best! Doesn’t push you in any way, he just showed me what I was qualified for based on my budget. Everyone is very nice!
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 XLT
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Service team is super friendly and understanding.
Service team is super friendly and understanding. They are definitely willingly to be ontop of any issues your having with your vehical.
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Jr.
Jr.Ridley is a super salesman he was attentive straight forward and honest his honest helpfully helped me make my decision I would suggest anyone go see Jr at Big City Cars
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Jr is a great salesman and goes above beyond.
Jr is a great salesman and goes above beyond. Best salesman hands down! Go see JR
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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What A Fantastic Experience.
What A Fantastic Experience. My husband and I were interested in a Ford Bronco so got online and looked on cars.com. I found one at Jim Schmidt Ford in Hicksville so I called spoke to Rick Thiel and said we wanted to look at it. Came in on Friday to test drive it and look at it. Instantly we were in love. Rick Thiel and his staff made it so easy we were able to get financing on a sat over phone and online by Monday of that week it was ours. We can’t thank Rick and staff enough. We Love it!!
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2021 Ford Explorer Timberline
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Whitney made our purchase experience smooth and
Whitney made our purchase experience smooth and enjoyable. She was able to get us out the door with a truck that was perfect for us.
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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We love our Jeep!!!!
Collette and I stopped and test drove a jeep wrangler. Which is now in our driveway. If we could give 6 stars we would. Thank you Reed and Cale. You guys rock!!!! Al and Collette
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great in every way
I stopped in to check out a car I’d seen online, along with five other cars at other dealerships. O Daniel was the only response I got within minutes of contacting them. Made the appointment, loved the car, bought it. 48 hours later, the others decided to respond to my initial inquiries. It’s a new world guys, try to learn from O’Daniel’s. They know what’s up!
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Smooth & Seamless
Very pleased with Leon. He made us feel at ease and listened to what we were looking for in a vehicle. No pressure and even though we were getting a good deal, they came within $200 of what I was willing to give. Surprised me very much. Thank you Leon for a great shopping experience... And don't forget to get a car for your wife..lol
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Fantastic place to buy a car.
Fantastic place to buy a car. Makes remote sales easy, Will and the team will take care of you!
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Jr was great a true salesman he got me approved with a
Jr was great a true salesman he got me approved with a extremely low credit score I just can’t believe it he was literally arguing with the bank for an approval thanks Jr
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $52,926 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $48,840 | 1 Good deal |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $33,568 | 18 Good deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $29,576 | 25 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,836 | 5 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 $26,493, 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.
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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)
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