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2021 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Lytle, TX
- 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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Excellent experience.
Excellent experience. I bought 4 tires at great price. The service and time was excellent.
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 Base
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Walter was great.
Walter was great. Helped guide us and explain everything to us. Walter was very understanding of our situation and highly recommend.
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 Platinum
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Mrs. Ice Queen
Jose was assigned to help me. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. I very much wanted to do business with him but they didn't have the exact car I was looking for.
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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Very friendly, went the extra mile to help us.
Very friendly, went the extra mile to help us. I highly recommend this dealership. The salesman and floor manager were great. The finance department was outstanding.
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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My salesman John Anderson made the whole experience
My salesman John Anderson made the whole experience unforgettable – turns out it was the first car he ever sold completely on his own, so we were both a little excited and nervous together. He was patient, honest, and genuinely thrilled to help me find the perfect one. No pressure, just real care and great energy from start to finish. John, congrats on your first solo sale – you crushed it! Thank you for making my first car (and yours) so special.
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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Kenneth was awesome to work with!
Kenneth was awesome to work with! Super professional, easy to talk to and patient. He made the whole car-buying process smooth and stress-free. He really took the time to answer all my questions and made sure I got exactly what I was looking for. Definitely recommend asking for Kennith if you’re buying a car — he’ll take great care of you!
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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The Cavender auto buying experience was outstanding.
The Cavender auto buying experience was outstanding. I cannot recommend Kaleb and Jennifer enough. They were very easy to work with and up front about everything.
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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It is my honor and privilege to recommend my new Friend,
It is my honor and privilege to recommend my new Friend, MATTHEW MARTIN, of STEELE AUTO GROUP of San Antonio, as the salesperson you want to represent and assist you with your next vehicle purchase…His professionalism is only preceded by his politeness and attention to detail in every part of your car-buying experience…From my initial request to gain information until I received the keys to our “new to us” 2004 Thunderbird, Matthew attended to all our needs with Style and Grace. …His knowledge of the Auto industry is shared in a soft-spoken “I care about you/I’m here for you” personal style! If he doesn’t know the answer to a question you might ask, he does his best to find out. The owners/managers of the dealership he represents, show great wisdom in hiring young me of his caliber to represent them. We were treated with respect and honor from everyone in this fine dealership, Each one went the “extra mile” to insure the used vehicle we purchased from them was worthy of having their name placed on the bumper. They repaired/replaced obvious parts that had the potential to cause us immediate future problems, for which myself or any buyer would be extremely grateful… I won’t neglect to mention the courtesy and expertise of Rollin Collin’s, the finance representative or the name I fail to remember of the employee who did the final detail on this 20 year old car…he did an amazing job… If you are looking for a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram or a quality used vehicle, I believe you will be highly satisfied in your buying experience from STEELE AUTO GROUP NORTH ⭐️STAR…San Antonio 🤗
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Great experience , it was easy and they made the process
Great experience , it was easy and they made the process so much better than expected
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Best experience my wife and I have had at a car
Best experience my wife and I have had at a car dealership. Did not want to hassle with the games some dealerships play. We lucked out and as we walked in was greeted by the Manager Joe Lopez who took time to ask us if we needed help. He is extremely professional and knows how to work with people. He is transparent and open to questions. Fastest time we have spent buying a new truck. Drove in from South Texas and was out with new 2025 Ford Maverick in less than two hours. Great price and have found the Maverick all it is claimed to be. We highly recommend anyone looking for a new vehicle to stop at Mac Haiks first and ask for Joe Lopez Leroy and Alicia
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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I had the pleasure of working with Todd in the purchase
I had the pleasure of working with Todd in the purchase of my vehicle. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. I highly recommend working with Todd.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $47,445 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $42,378 | |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $31,840 | 15 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,933 | 7 Good deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $18,058 | 5 Great 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 $25,501, with pricing starting at $9,995.
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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