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  Used
  2021 Ford Explorer
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Lake Forest, CA 
    
  
      - Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
    
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It was a pleasant experience.
It was a pleasant experience. I would definitely return to purchase another vehicle there. Andre was very good made the whole process so easy. I will be a returning customer.
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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This was the greatest experience of buying a car.
This was the greatest experience of buying a car. Esteban, Peter, and Carlos were great in helping us through the process. We are happy Toyota owner. We will definitely recommend this place.
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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Alex is great!
Alex was a pleasure to work with throughout the process. When I expressed my concerns about covid he kindly agreed to wear a mask and arranged for the process to be conducted outdoors as much as possible. He also expedited the sale process because he understood that I needed to drive the vehicle back to the SF Bay Area that day. Lastly, he was very knowledgeable about the Suburban that I purchased, and provided me with a lot of great information about its features and benefits. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Alex again, or to recommend him to others.
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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Everything is 200% EXCELLENT
Boy, what lucky day for me when I chose Puente Hill Hyundai to buy my new 2015 Sonata!! Puente Hills Hyundai's salesmen Ronnie and John are wonderful & super people!!! As is finance man Mr. Dee!!! My over all experience is it was the best decision I've ever made buying a new car!! Anyone looking for an honest dealership one you can trust and feel terrific that they will be there for you always should not hesitate going to Puente Hills Hyundai!!
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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Cardinale VW
Everyone has done the best job I?ve ever seen, Steve, Jesus , H�ctor and the gang did nothing close then a marvelous job, thank y?all?s and God Bless!
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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Andrew was very good and helpful.
Andrew was very good and helpful. Made the whole transaction easier and fast. Completely explained everything.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Excellent service!
Excellent service! Got in and out with the car of my dreams! Alex was a big help
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Super nice, very quick response.
The response time was really fast, I had received an email back within an hour. I was actually surprised how quick they had contacted me about my inquiry and I would recommend them to a friend
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Everyone and everything was great, but the only thing is I wanted a different car instead if the new Echosport. I seen other deals that were the same on other new 2019's, but the customer service was excellent. Vehicle purchased on March 17, 2020.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Chris was sales guy and very pleasant and
Chris was sales guy and very pleasant and straightforward. Didn't like dealership policies of forced add ons that made the price not affordable anymore. They advertise a low price and then add another $2-3K. feels wrong to me. wouldn't buy from them.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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It's was an excellent experience"
We had an excellent experience all staff very helpful and friendly. It's was the best experience we've had at a dealership. They are so straight and transparent about everything we've asked. By far they exeded our expectations.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Amazing service!
Amazing service! Caring and attentive to my auto requests. Chris was a tremendous help. He was so patient and kind. Go get a car from STG! I have nothing but good things to say about my experience
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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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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Great visit.
Came to car castle, Andres was an awesome sales guy. Helped answer every question I had and made me comfortable with my purchase :). Kia for life
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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New f-150
Dealer incentives and Ford's incentives made shopping here a better choice. To get the deal I needed. Prices were a bit better than other dealers.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Randy was solid, he helped me & my friend the car we
Randy was solid, he helped me & my friend the car we wanted. We got a good price and overall the service was excellent there. I would highly recommend coming here for a used car !
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Carlos was very helpful and patient with us.
Carlos was very helpful and patient with us. He showed sincerity and honesty in his work and towards us. Overall, it was a great experience buying a car in this dealership.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Excellent service as usual. Mike Gonzales and the service technician made me proud to be a Ford owner. Great job!!
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals | 
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $51,456 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $47,244 | 17 Great deals | 
| 2024 Ford Explorer | $35,692 | 7 Good deals | 
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $31,810 | 24 Good deals | 
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $30,670 | 26 Good deals | 
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $21,987 | 8 Good deals | 
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $16,372 | 9 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 $26,476, with pricing starting at $12,893.
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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