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2021 Ford Explorer
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Richardson, 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 Timberline
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Blessed by 5 Star Ford Lewisville tx
Hello 5Star Ford In Lewisville tx is great!! They greet you at the door with a smile!! Ready to help you!! Shout out to Tom and Ken yall number one!! I love my truck!! Y'all got busy and didn't stop until I was riding off in my new truck!! Thanks so very much!! I would send anyone y'all way!! Y'all are the best!! And thanks so very much I appreciate y'all!!!! 😊 what a clean peaceful place to shop at!!! If you need a car shop with them it's well worth every minute!! ✅
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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My buying experience was seamless!
My buying experience was seamless! My salesperson Dylan did an exceptional job of facilitating my purchase experience!
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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What a great dealership!
What a great dealership! Ross helped us find the perfect car for our family. He was so patient with us as we looked. Never pushy….just so helpful. Hank helped us finalize our purchase. He went above and beyond what was expected. Seriously…..such a great dealership!
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 Limited
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Dvonte Muhammad reach out to me & his manager helped me
Dvonte Muhammad reach out to me & his manager helped me get my credit and truck fast very friendly as well . Definitely recommended
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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Phillip took care of the break defect for me and I'm
Phillip took care of the break defect for me and I'm always grateful for him. Excellent customer service. I was disappointed that the tires being worn bc of I-force engine causing alignment issues couldn't be replaced. For such a nice truck the tires are horrendous and I wish that Toyota had invested in quality tires for their high end truck. I should have the wear and tear on my tires like this after a little over a year.






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Great service great staff clean facilities no issues or
Great service great staff clean facilities no issues or problems didn?t face any bad service all employees were top tier service department is great sales was great as well will always come here in the future and will recommend family and friends here






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2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch
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Andres helped my get the best deal for my trade in and
Andres helped my get the best deal for my trade in and put me in a 218 ford raptor, best car buying experience hands down






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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EASY TO WORK.
EASY TO WORK. HUGE SELECTION OF CARS. FINANCING IS AVAILABLE EVEN IF YOUR CREDIT CHALLENGED.






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Carl Miller answered questions I forgot to ask.
Carl Miller answered questions I forgot to ask. Straightforward and not pushy, very refreshing. I would buy from them again. This was an out-of-town purchase and it was a piece of cake to get the job done.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Chevy Terrell has always been able to get me in on my
Chevy Terrell has always been able to get me in on my time table, and I greatly appreciate it. Communication has been great too.






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I had a fantastic experience buying a 2019 BMW M3 from
I had a fantastic experience buying a 2019 BMW M3 from this dealership. The price was great compared to the market, and the customer service was excellent. The staff treated me with great respect and professionalism throughout the process. They also went above and beyond after the purchase of the vehicle with questions i had






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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The best car buying experience that I have ever ha
Awesome, transparent and trustworthy. Transaction wasn’t long and painful. 😖 Manager was very generous with the offers and I really really appreciated that and will recommend Cavender’s, but not just anyone, I will recommend AJohnson and serviceman Jim and Mr. Tim.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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This dealership provided a very pleasant experience and
This dealership provided a very pleasant experience and I’ll continue to recommend to friends and family.






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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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Phillip used king ranch
They will try and make it right, kith drake went out on a limb to change the Triton warranty to the correct 1, 5 star still gets 5 stars






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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I?m incredibly grateful to have worked with Adam Drissi
I?m incredibly grateful to have worked with Adam Drissi and Justin Simpson. They guided me through every part of the application process, answered all my questions honestly, and worked hard to secure a great interest rate for my first car. Their patience and professionalism stood out, especially compared to the customer service I encountered at other dealerships in the area. Adam and Justin made the experience smooth and stress-free?I can?t recommend them enough.






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2 Special Sales Men!
I give the young man by the name of Cash, and Joshua excellent personality, in the know, very helpful along with encouraging comments. Each and every time I spoke with these young man, there remarks was always something that up lifted my spirit. It has been a challenge moving from up North to the Dallas area. These 2 guys were very warm. I thank you for your time, and your personality. Continue and you will always succeed.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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My family has purchased 5 cars with the help of Auto
My family has purchased 5 cars with the help of Auto Locators over the past 15 years. They always take the time to truly listen to your wants and needs and we have never felt pressured at all. They have always gone over the top to take care of us ( I even referred my boss who purchased a car with them). We wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to use them again or refer them. They always take care of there customers.






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Ford Explorer | $32,071 | 4 Good deals |
2024 Ford Explorer | $28,697 | 7 Good deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $25,397 | 46 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $22,481 | 35 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $16,395 | 23 Good deals |
2019 Ford Explorer | $12,500 | 7 Good deals |
2018 Ford Explorer | $13,179 | 9 Good deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $8,999 | 7 Great deals |
2016 Ford Explorer | $8,208 | 4 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 $28,396, with pricing starting at $12,999.
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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