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  • WHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $24,800

    88,120 mi.
    Est. $463/mo

    Guaranteed Motor Cars

    3.0
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    palos hills, IL (5 mi)

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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

    $28,302

    47,710 mi.
    Est. $528/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (29 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

    $21,313

    $400
    78,346 mi.
    Est. $398/mo

    Castle Chevrolet of Villa Park

    4.3
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    Villa Park, IL (30 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

    $24,854

    101,824 mi.
    Est. $464/mo

    Your Choice Auto Sales of Joliet

    4.7
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    Joliet, IL (30 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

    $17,494

    $501
    89,031 mi.
    Est. $327/mo

    Bose Motors

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    Crestwood, IL (11 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

    $36,971

    $1K
    41,532 mi.
    Est. $690/mo

    Chicago Auto Warehouse

    3.7
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    Chicago, IL (29 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

    $39,356

    45,629 mi.
    Est. $735/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (30 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

    $16,595

    121,564 mi.
    Est. $310/mo

    Shaver Preferred Motors

    4.2
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    Merriville, IN (12 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

    $28,354

    31,730 mi.
    Est. $529/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (30 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

    $18,995

    $504
    139,186 mi.
    Est. $355/mo

    Bose Motors

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    Crestwood, IL (11 mi)
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  • Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $25,759

    62,136 mi.
    Est. $481/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, IL (25 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

    $24,295

    $100
    96,899 mi.
    Est. $454/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (22 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

    $24,372

    125,262 mi.
    Est. $455/mo

    Baha Auto of Cicero

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    Cicero, IL (23 mi)
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  • Iconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $28,400

    43,927 mi.
    Est. $530/mo

    Car and Drive Motorsports

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    Midlothian, IL (11 mi)
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  • Not Priced

    42,446 mi.
    Est. $0/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, IL (16 mi)
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  • $24,621

    71,817 mi.
    Est. $460/mo

    Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton

    4.7
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    Burns Harbor, IN (23 mi)
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  • $27,390

    53,012 mi.
    Est. $511/mo

    Castle Buick GMC

    3.7
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    North Riverside, IL (24 mi)
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  • $18,307

    153,696 mi.
    Est. $342/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (29 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

    $25,998

    $1K
    107,090 mi.
    Est. $485/mo

    CarMax Newport News

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    $449 delivery to Tinley Park, IL (13 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

    43,618 mi.
    Est. $672/mo

    CarMax O'Fallon

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    $99 delivery to Tinley Park, IL (13 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 XLT

    $25,411

    77,298 mi.
    Est. $474/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (36 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

    $28,366

    41,971 mi.
    Est. $530/mo

    Bill Kay Chevrolet

    4.6
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    Lisle, IL (31 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $29,111

    65,008 mi.
    Est. $543/mo

    Zeigler Buick GMC of Lincolnwood

    4.3
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    Lincolnwood, IL (32 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $27,636

    $335
    77,182 mi.
    Est. $516/mo

    Elgin Hyundai

    4.2
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    Bartlett, IL (49 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

    $24,309

    $102
    86,026 mi.
    Est. $454/mo

    McGrath Acura of Morton Grove

    4.1
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    Morton Grove, IL (36 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

    $24,104

    $474
    77,283 mi.
    Est. $450/mo

    Elgin Auto Sales & Service Center

    4.6
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    Elgin, IL (49 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

    $27,277

    48,863 mi.
    Est. $509/mo

    Elmhurst Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    4.1
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    Elmhurst, IL (33 mi)
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  • Red Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,888

    $100
    109,403 mi.
    Est. $390/mo

    McGrath Kia Highland Park

    3.6
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    Highland Park, IL (43 mi)
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  • 2021 Ford Explorer XLT2021 Ford Explorer XLT2021 Ford Explorer XLT2021 Ford Explorer XLT2021 Ford Explorer XLT2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $22,707

    $340
    66,486 mi.
    Est. $424/mo

    Michigan City Ford

    4.5
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    Michigan City, IN (36 mi)
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  • Iconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STIconic Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $32,276

    68,397 mi.
    Est. $603/mo

    Bill Kay Chevrolet

    4.6
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    Lisle, IL (31 mi)
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  • 2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $15,988

    $1.9K
    128,388 mi.
    Est. $298/mo

    Jennings Chevy / VW

    4.8
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    Glenview, IL (37 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

    $30,307

    25,772 mi.
    Est. $566/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (36 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $50,275 6 Good deals
2025 Ford Explorer $44,511 14 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $36,993 9 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $33,935 12 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,100 26 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $23,405 9 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer $15,175 7 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $15,233 5 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $13,668 8 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 $25,399, with pricing starting at $13,477.

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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