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2021 Ford Explorer
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near
New Castle, DE
- 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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A smooth and pleasant car buying experience. George Parker was extremely helpful making the process as quick, easy and efficient as possible since I had an appointment to get to later that day. Thank you.
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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Amazing service, very considerate staff, helped us get
Amazing service, very considerate staff, helped us get done in a timely manner, understood our situation and did their absolute best. 😊
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 XLT
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Great place to look for a low mileage car
Great experience for our daughter purchasing her first car. Customer service was amazing. Will B. took great care of us. The best part it took no time at all!!!
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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Always good work and very pleasant to work with.
Always good work and very pleasant to work with. Would not go to any other dealership. Would highly recommend this deanship. Good service hours. We have deal with them for years
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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SERVICE DEPARTMENT
OUTSTANDING SERVICE: Jake Dickhart received us in the morning after our car was towed to the dealer from an accident on I95. He was informative, kind and helpful. We had to continue our trip leaving our car and Jake helped us rent a car and drove us in his personal car to the airport car rental. UNEXPECTED and UNUSUAL help. 10 STARS. susanna
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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Top notch personal service
This is my fourth Range Rover from Land Rover Wilmington and I would never shop anywhere else. I live in Southern New Jersey and drive here for sales and service. Lee Benedette was amazing! This vehicle is finally my dream car built with every feature I wanted in an amazing new color. Lee went above and beyond to make sure I was fully informed and satisfied before ordering, while the vehicle was manufactured, when it arrived and when I came back to pick up my perfect Velar. Lee made sure everything was perfect before I left. Again, I would never shop anywhere else. Thank you Lee and the entire team at Land Rover Wilmington!!! Brian
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We had a good experience with our salesperson, Vincent,
We had a good experience with our salesperson, Vincent, who was helpful throughout the sales process. Garnet Ford located the perfect truck to suit our needs and delivered it on time and in great condition.
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- my experience with Porter Ford was nothing short of
- my experience with Porter Ford was nothing short of excellence, from my salesman Frank Fragale along with the finance mgr Gary Spencer jr. I thought they were very professional and patient with solving all my questions
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Communication was great.
Communication was great. They sent additional videos of the car and when asked about any cosmetic defects were completely honest and showed them in the video. Also discussed their detailer that comes on Thursdays. Didn’t end up purchasing from them but they were very good to deal with.
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This was my second time leasing a vehicle through
This was my second time leasing a vehicle through Pacifico, and once again, the experience exceeded my expectations. The entire team demonstrated exceptional time, patience, and dedication throughout the process. At no point did I feel pressured, which made the experience both comfortable and reassuring. Domenic was especially understanding of my financial needs and worked diligently to ensure I was able to lease the vehicle I wanted within a price range that was truly affordable for me?without any sense of pressure or judgment. I am extremely satisfied with every experience I have had at Pacifico, and my most recent visit was truly outstanding.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $50,781 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $45,978 | 6 Great deals |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $32,829 | 19 Good deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $30,827 | 5 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $16,631 | 8 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 $24,573, with pricing starting at $9,887.
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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