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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

    $22,231

    $391
    98,437 mi.
    Est. $400/mo

    Heiser Ford Lincoln

    4.2
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    Glendale, WI (23 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

    $22,486

    94,238 mi.
    Est. $404/mo

    Summit Automotive Ford

    4.7
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    Beaver Dam, WI (30 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

    $24,322

    $219
    83,458 mi.
    Est. $437/mo

    Ewald Chevrolet, LLC

    4.6
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    Oconomowoc, WI (19 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $23,139

    82,063 mi.
    Est. $416/mo

    Russ Darrow Mazda of Greenfield

    4.6
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    Greenfield, WI (27 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. $468/mo

    CarMax Milwaukee

    4.3
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    Milwaukee, WI (17 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STWhite Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $30,199

    73,625 mi.
    Est. $543/mo

    Russ Darrow Waukesha Kia

    4.5
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    Waukesha, WI (21 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $26,544

    53,064 mi.
    Est. $477/mo

    Grinwald Ford, Inc.

    4.8
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    Watertown, WI (24 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $31,493

    77,353 mi.
    Est. $566/mo

    Russ Darrow Kia of Wauwatosa

    4.3
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    Wauwatosa, WI (22 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

    $28,933

    $6.5K
    74,429 mi.
    Est. $520/mo

    Lake Ford

    4.5
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    Milwaukee, WI (30 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

    $20,099

    102,718 mi.
    Est. $362/mo

    Russ Darrow Waukesha Kia

    4.5
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    Waukesha, WI (21 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

    $1K
    29,112 mi.
    Est. $468/mo

    CarMax Schaumburg

    4.5
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    Free delivery to Milwaukee, WI (17 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

    41,466 mi.
    Est. $504/mo

    CarMax Tulsa

    4.6
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    $899 delivery to Milwaukee, WI (17 mi)
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  • Gray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedGray 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $24,576

    $600
    53,550 mi.
    Est. $442/mo

    CarWise Gurnee

    4.4
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    Gurnee, IL (67 mi)
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  • Red 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRed 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $27,998

    48,252 mi.
    Est. $504/mo

    CarMax Kenosha

    4.4
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    Kenosha, WI (56 mi)
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  • Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $27,307

    84,013 mi.
    Est. $491/mo

    Gregory Mitsubishi

    4.7
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    Lake Villa, IL (67 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

    $33,823

    45,079 mi.
    Est. $608/mo

    Russ Darrow Direct

    4.4
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    Neenah, WI (66 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

    $25,486

    75,981 mi.
    Est. $458/mo

    Summit Automotive Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

    4.7
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    Fond Du Lac, WI (32 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

    $25,876

    62,401 mi.
    Est. $465/mo

    Russ Darrow Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Madison

    4.6
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    Madison, WI (53 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

    $26,985

    49,582 mi.
    Est. $485/mo

    Gurnee Volkswagen

    3.1
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    Gurnee, IL (67 mi)
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  • Star White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedStar White 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $24,985

    77,714 mi.
    Est. $449/mo

    Klein Ford

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    Winneconne, WI (59 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

    $22,408

    99,484 mi.
    Est. $403/mo

    Bull Valley Ford

    4.1
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    Woodstock, IL (72 mi)
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  • STAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer XLTSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,600

    $300
    79,807 mi.
    Est. $424/mo

    Gordie Boucher Ford of Kenosha

    4.7
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    Kenosha, WI (56 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

    $29,990

    $2.3K
    68,356 mi.
    Est. $539/mo

    Gillespie Ford

    4.9
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    Lake Villa, IL (67 mi)
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  • White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedWhite 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $25,600

    83,353 mi.
    Est. $460/mo

    Appleton Motorcars

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    Appleton, WI (67 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $50,913 2 Good deals
2025 Ford Explorer $44,408 6 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $37,924 13 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $32,341 20 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,194 14 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $25,950 6 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 $25,529, with pricing starting at $12,798.

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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