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Used
2021 Ford Explorer
for sale
near
Rowlett, TX
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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The total experience was great.
The total experience was great. Desmond went above and beyond in helping me and explained everything.
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 XLT
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Had the greatest experience.
Had the greatest experience. Chris Miles did a fantastic job, would recommend him to anyone. He was thorough, quick, and Extremely Kind. Thankful for the car buying experience with him.
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 Limited
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Good experience in dealing with Kerron at dallas lease
Good experience in dealing with Kerron at dallas lease returns, would Definitely buy another vehicle from him !
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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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!! ✅
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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The best.
The best. I would never go anywhere else for service or to purchase a new vehicle. Classic Kia is the best and appreciate all the great service always. 🙏 Kia driver since 2014
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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I would never get a car anywhere else but both my trucks
I would never get a car anywhere else but both my trucks there my son got his truck and Cadillac there from Jesse best sales guy ever Armando. The best finance guy ever hated both of mine. You could not ask for a better dealership they are awesome service department is great as well. I have PTSD and I?m calm every time. I?m there best place you could go.






Ford Certified
2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Good service and really professional people really recommend this dealer to friends






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great customer service from Aly he is great and very
Great customer service from Aly he is great and very friendly and know how to make the customer happy and satisfied






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Staff was very professional and helpful.
Staff was very professional and helpful. Truck was priced as advertised. I received a fair value for my trade in.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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I purchased an F150 right off the showroom floor, and the
I purchased an F150 right off the showroom floor, and the entire experience was fantastic. We negotiated for about two weeks, but the final outcome was definitely worth it. Thank you, Grand Prairie Ford! Eric Hernandez






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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.






Ford Certified
2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Great truck, and the process is exactly as advertised!
Great truck, and the process is exactly as advertised! Brenda is amazing, and I'll work with her again any time a need arises!




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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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I was in today for something so simple but difficult for
I was in today for something so simple but difficult for me. I couldn't get my new phone connected to my handsfree. Glenn a very nice young man assisted me with a smile. Thank you Glenn you made a Nana's day!!!






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Down to earth folks & straight shooters.
Down to earth folks & straight shooters. At the end of the day, they all did me right & provided top-notch service. I’m beyond satisfied & will certainly come back to them for the purchase of my next Ford vehicle.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Excellent experience at Dallas Lease Returns.
Excellent experience at Dallas Lease Returns. Chris Mikell was great to work with. The entire process was quick and with none of the stress or pressure that often accompanies car buying. I would definitely buy from this dealer again!






Used
2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Great dealership
Very friendly people and great to work with. They found a way to get me approved without any issues. Definitely recommend if in need of a vehicle.






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Great Truck i bought and a great price Highly recommend
Great Truck i bought and a great price Highly recommend Great TRX Will buy from them again. Go check them out.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Sewell Dallas I typically do not write online reviews
Sewell Dallas I typically do not write online reviews however I feel strongly about telling you how Amazing my salesperson was as I purchased another RX350. Cynthia Lozano was simply the BEST in every way: knowledge, communication, no pressure. Cynthia made the entire experience super easy & even fun! I can easily recommend working with her at your next visit to Sewell Dallas!






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Omar was great!
Omar was great! Easy to work with, very knowledgeable, up front and honest. Would recommend Omar.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2026 Ford Explorer | $45,825 | |
2025 Ford Explorer | $33,000 | 2 Good deals |
2024 Ford Explorer | $27,598 | 6 Great deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $26,628 | 21 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $21,206 | 7 Great deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $13,300 | 7 Great deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $10,883 | 7 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 $26,984, with pricing starting at $8,151.
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.
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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 | |
---|---|
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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