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  • Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $24,988

    69,603 mi.
    Est. $431/mo

    Paul Heuring Ford

    4.8
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    Hobart, IN (5 mi)

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  • Stone Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStone Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStone Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStone Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStone Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStone Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,972

    $1K
    81,132 mi.
    Est. $379/mo

    Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Highland

    4.7
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    Highland, IN (16 mi)

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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer STRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $33,999

    54,555 mi.
    Est. $586/mo

    I-80 Auto Sales

    4.6
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    Hazel Crest, IL (27 mi)
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  • Blue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,790

    107,488 mi.
    Est. $358/mo

    Michigan City Auto

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    Michigan City, IN (17 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

    $16,846

    121,564 mi.
    Est. $290/mo

    Shaver Preferred Motors

    4.2
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    Merriville, IN (10 mi)
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  • Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $22,490

    $230
    85,558 mi.
    Est. $388/mo

    Chevrolet of Merrillville

    4.9
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    Merrillville, IN (10 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

    $15,995

    104,060 mi.
    Est. $276/mo

    Blue Sky Auto Sales - Crestwood

    1.8
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    Crestwood, IL (29 mi)
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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

    $23,400

    88,120 mi.
    Est. $403/mo

    Guaranteed Motor Cars

    3.0
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    palos hills, IL (16 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. $489/mo

    Car and Drive Motorsports

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    Midlothian, IL (29 mi)
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  • Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $24,896

    71,518 mi.
    Est. $429/mo

    Michigan City Kia

    2.9
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    Michigan City, IN (20 mi)
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  • $23,999

    84,949 mi.
    Est. $414/mo

    Graff Ford

    4.2
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    Chesterton, IN (4 mi)
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  • CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $35,812

    54,597 mi.
    Est. $617/mo

    Jim Butler Chevrolet

    4.3
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    $274 delivery from Fenton, MO (275 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

    $26,277

    $596
    48,863 mi.
    Est. $453/mo

    Elmhurst Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    3.9
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    $199 delivery from Elmhurst, IL (47 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

    $25,617

    $1.3K
    45,508 mi.
    Est. $441/mo

    Highline Auto Sales

    4.5
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    Willowbrook, IL (41 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

    $23,372

    $1K
    125,262 mi.
    Est. $403/mo

    Baha Auto of Cicero

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    Cicero, IL (35 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

    $25,990

    80,575 mi.
    Est. $448/mo

    Knox Chevrolet

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    Knox, IN (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

    $27,286

    53,012 mi.
    Est. $470/mo

    Castle Buick GMC

    3.7
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    North Riverside, IL (38 mi)
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  • OXFORD WHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOXFORD WHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOXFORD WHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOXFORD WHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOXFORD WHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLTOXFORD WHITE 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $25,203

    64,797 mi.
    Est. $434/mo

    Ogden Lincoln Of Westmont

    3.7
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    Westmont, IL (45 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $34,685

    65,437 mi.
    Est. $598/mo

    Oliver Ford

    4.6
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    Plymouth, IN (49 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

    $29,338

    79,204 mi.
    Est. $506/mo

    Jim Dobson Ford

    5.0
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    Winamac, IN (48 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

    $21,410

    $3K
    86,028 mi.
    Est. $369/mo

    McGrath Acura of Morton Grove

    4.0
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    Morton Grove, IL (45 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

    $20,113

    $200
    78,346 mi.
    Est. $347/mo

    Castle Chevrolet of Villa Park

    4.2
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    Villa Park, IL (45 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

    $18,307

    153,696 mi.
    Est. $315/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.7
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    Melrose Park, IL (42 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

    $37,318

    45,629 mi.
    Est. $643/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (47 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. $488/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.7
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    Melrose Park, IL (42 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $49,993 4 Good deals
2025 Ford Explorer $43,713 5 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $36,336 8 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $32,305 12 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $31,522 8 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $22,798 5 Good 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 $25,508, with pricing starting at $11,875.

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?

The 2021 Ford Explorer compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:


  • Mercury Mountaineer
  • Lincoln Aviator
  • GMC Acadia
  • Ford Sedan Police Interceptor
  • Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • Chevrolet Traverse

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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