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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

    $24,253

    70,960 mi.
    Est. $441/mo

    Westgate Dodge Ram of Wake Forest

    2.3
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    Wake Forest, NC (30 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,495

    105,273 mi.
    Est. $373/mo

    DriveTime of Raleigh

    4.8
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    Raleigh, NC (26 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $26,990

    $510
    47,784 mi.
    Est. $491/mo

    Crossroads Ford of Dunn-Benson

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    Dunn, NC (28 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

    $24,900

    71,038 mi.
    Est. $453/mo

    Deacon Jones Clearance Center

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    Princeton, NC (11 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 STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $39,784

    42,539 mi.
    Est. $724/mo

    Kenly Ford

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    Kenly, NC (8 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

    $19,900

    95,736 mi.
    Est. $362/mo

    Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Goldsboro

    4.2
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    Goldsboro, NC (24 mi)
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  • Star White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $34,893

    55,993 mi.
    Est. $635/mo

    Capital Ford

    4.6
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    Raleigh, NC (26 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

    $29,320

    83,705 mi.
    Est. $534/mo

    NextGear Motors

    4.2
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    Raleigh, NC (26 mi)
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  • Silver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedSilver 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $27,998

    50,924 mi.
    Est. $510/mo

    CarMax Capital Boulevard

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    Raleigh, NC (28 mi)
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  • Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $21,500

    121,097 mi.
    Est. $391/mo

    John Hiester Chevrolet

    4.2
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    Fuquay-Varina, NC (27 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch

    $24,998

    121,054 mi.
    Est. $455/mo

    Raleigh Pre-Owned

    2.6
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    Raleigh, NC (27 mi)
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  • Black 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedBlack 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $28,998

    53,421 mi.
    Est. $528/mo

    CarMax West Broad

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    $99 delivery to Raleigh, NC (28 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

    $27,998

    $1K
    34,578 mi.
    Est. $510/mo

    CarMax Mechanicsburg

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    $99 delivery to Raleigh, NC (28 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $28,046

    $525
    58,464 mi.
    Est. $510/mo

    Crossroads Ford Southern Pines

    4.3
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    Southern Pines, NC (71 mi)
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  • Brown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,998

    82,898 mi.
    Est. $437/mo

    CarMax Greenville NC

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    Winterville, NC (49 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

    $24,210

    $195
    61,354 mi.
    Est. $441/mo

    Crossroads Ford Sanford

    4.7
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    Sanford, NC (50 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 STCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $33,997

    57,838 mi.
    Est. $619/mo

    Sanford Imports

    2.0
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    Sanford, NC (54 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $25,987

    53,863 mi.
    Est. $473/mo

    Sanford Imports

    2.0
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    Sanford, NC (54 mi)
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  • CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer PLATINUMCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer PLATINUMCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer PLATINUMCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer PLATINUMCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer PLATINUMCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer PLATINUM

    $24,894

    93,094 mi.
    Est. $453/mo

    LaFayette Ford - NC

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    Fayetteville, NC (55 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 STCARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $34,999

    55,037 mi.
    Est. $637/mo

    LaFayette Ford - NC

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    Fayetteville, NC (55 mi)
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  • RAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,987

    82,174 mi.
    Est. $400/mo

    LaFayette Ford - NC

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    Fayetteville, NC (55 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

    $26,639

    31,852 mi.
    Est. $485/mo

    Liberty Ford of Fayetteville

    3.3
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    Fayetteville, NC (53 mi)
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  • Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    Not Priced

    87,453 mi.

    Doug Henry Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    4.5
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    Kinston, NC (41 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $52,569
2025 Ford Explorer $42,062 17 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $33,981 10 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,290 8 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 $25,384, with pricing starting at $13,477.

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:


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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