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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

    $23,801

    $999
    88,120 mi.
    Est. $434/mo

    Guaranteed Motor Cars

    3.0
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    palos hills, IL (5 mi)

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  • White Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $26,272

    59,072 mi.
    Est. $479/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, 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. $518/mo

    Car and Drive Motorsports

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    Midlothian, IL (18 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

    $17,494

    89,031 mi.
    Est. $319/mo

    Bose Motors

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    Crestwood, IL (19 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

    $18,995

    139,186 mi.
    Est. $347/mo

    Bose Motors

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    Crestwood, IL (19 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

    $16,595

    121,564 mi.
    Est. $303/mo

    Shaver Preferred Motors

    4.2
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    Merriville, IN (7 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

    $24,372

    125,262 mi.
    Est. $445/mo

    Baha Auto of Cicero

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    Cicero, IL (30 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

    $24,295

    96,899 mi.
    Est. $443/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.2
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    Countryside, IL (30 mi)
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  • $25,497

    69,603 mi.
    Est. $465/mo

    Paul Heuring Ford

    4.8
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    Hobart, IN (12 mi)
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  • $24,621

    71,817 mi.
    Est. $449/mo

    Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton

    4.7
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    Burns Harbor, IN (20 mi)
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  • Not Priced

    42,446 mi.
    Est. $0/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, IL (24 mi)
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  • Gray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLTGray 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $25,998

    54,608 mi.
    Est. $474/mo

    CarMax Waukesha

    4.8
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    Free delivery to Merrillville, IN (7 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

    $27,277

    48,863 mi.
    Est. $498/mo

    Elmhurst Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    4.1
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    $199 delivery from Elmhurst, IL (40 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

    $28,366

    41,971 mi.
    Est. $517/mo

    Bill Kay Chevrolet

    4.6
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    Lisle, IL (39 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

    $23,910

    $501
    86,026 mi.
    Est. $436/mo

    McGrath Acura of Morton Grove

    4.1
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    Morton Grove, IL (43 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $29,111

    65,008 mi.
    Est. $531/mo

    Zeigler Buick GMC of Lincolnwood

    4.3
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    Lincolnwood, IL (39 mi)
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  • Blue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUVBlue 2021 Ford Explorer ST AWD 4dr SUV

    $24,854

    101,824 mi.
    Est. $453/mo

    Your Choice Auto Sales of Joliet

    4.7
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    Joliet, IL (35 mi)
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  • Red Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,588

    $300
    109,404 mi.
    Est. $376/mo

    McGrath Kia Highland Park

    3.6
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    Highland Park, IL (50 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

    $30,307

    25,772 mi.
    Est. $553/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (43 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

    $21,313

    $400
    78,346 mi.
    Est. $389/mo

    Castle Chevrolet of Villa Park

    4.3
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    Villa Park, IL (37 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

    $31,876

    68,397 mi.
    Est. $581/mo

    Bill Kay Chevrolet

    4.6
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    Lisle, IL (39 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

    $28,354

    31,730 mi.
    Est. $517/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (38 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 XLT

    $25,411

    77,298 mi.
    Est. $464/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (43 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

    $39,356

    45,629 mi.
    Est. $718/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (38 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. $516/mo

    Al Piemonte Ford

    4.8
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    Melrose Park, IL (36 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $50,383 6 Good deals
2025 Ford Explorer $45,722 10 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $35,983 8 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $33,099 13 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,784 7 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,088 9 Good deals
2019 Ford Explorer $15,497 5 Good deals
2018 Ford Explorer $15,123 5 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $13,948 6 Great 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 $25,379, with pricing starting at $11,977.

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.

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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