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- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Adam did a nice job locating the vehicle I wanted to see.
Adam did a nice job locating the vehicle I wanted to see. He went the extra mile tracking down the service manager, beginning the purchasing process, and ultimately ensuring the vehicle was ready for pick-up a week later. I found Adam to genuinely care that I had a good purchasing experience.
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 ST
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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 XLT
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Went in just to look at a car and wound up buying it.
Went in just to look at a car and wound up buying it. Very easy, smooth and quick transaction. Been going to their service center for years.
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 ST
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Overall good
It was a normal buying process. It took about three hours. Cylus was a good salesperson. I knew exactly what car I wanted so that process was easy.
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 ST
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I had a great experience with Sherry.
I had a great experience with Sherry. She was sympathetic, kind, and responsive. In my opinion, she is a real “keeper (keep her)!
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 ST
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Enjoyed my experience here at this dealership.
Enjoyed my experience here at this dealership. Came out with a brand new car! Anthony was extremely helpful and guided us to find the car we were looking for.






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Great service
Great service and smooth transaction all the way. Very happy with my car and our sales person. The Used Car Manager was awesome and very kind. We Weill sure be back






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great communication when I needed a question answered
Great communication when I needed a question answered about my vehicle being in the shop.






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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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Great experience on my purchase had decided on a new
Great experience on my purchase had decided on a new vechile and appreciate what I got the price was a factor






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Carmax is awesome!
Just bought my car from Carmax in Costa Mesa. Michael helped me. The whole experience was easy and painless. It really is the way car buying should be! When it's time for me to buy a car again I'm definitely going back to Carmax!






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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We were very happy to speak with Jesus Luna a sales
We were very happy to speak with Jesus Luna a sales consultant. He was very knowledgeable about the vehicle. He was understanding of our all our needs. This assured us we would stay within our budget.






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Such a great experience I will definitely recommend
Such a great experience I will definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a car to go here they dye were patient and friendly high recommend!






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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good service
once i arrived to the dealer, soon i have a personal attending my request, very profesional, always give them more options, always trying to get the best loan, im very satisfy with all the staff. make my experience one of the best






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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gracias eddie nos aprobaron por otro carro gracias a el
gracias eddie nos aprobaron por otro carro gracias a el i a david thank you






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2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch
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Villa Ford = Raptor World
I worked with salesman Travis and he walked me through the whole process with no pressure. He is definitely an expert on Raptors and let me know everything about it. I will definitely be enjoying my Raptor out of in Jurassic Park aka 405 fwy






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Smooth transaction and all the staff are very friendly.
Smooth transaction and all the staff are very friendly. My salesman that assisted me George was very helpful. Will do business again,






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Maintenance turned into brand new car my old Prius
I am a driver and I drive for a living I go through cars a lot. Jessie at Toyota in West Covina on Azusa and Manny who does all the paperwork finance me and put me in a car so that I can be a driver and continue my job. I was in distress mentally emotionally physically and spiritually and confused but Jesse knew how to help me in my crisis and put me in a brand new car Prius 2023 I feel brand new mentally mostly physically and spiritually because now I'm able to function and work for doordash Uber eats Walmart and that's what I do for a living not only that but they provide the best maintenance for my job without Toyota I would be homeless thank you Toyota thank you Manny thank you Jesse and my review is no longer five star it's 10 star 20 star top star so for those that are out there that are desperate need try Toyota at West Covina off of Azusa right off the 10 freeway this is the spot come see Jesse and Jesse will hook you up with Manny and the crew and this crew right here they treat us with high respect and they understand our situations like I said whoever reads this review I hope they take to heart the situation I have no special interest except trying to survive out here in this economical structure and it is difficult out here to survive without the tools I need and Toyota provides that if I get broken down I got roadside assistance in my car breaks down it's fixed in in automotive whatever I need for that car and for my job to get it done Toyota's got me and that's what I need there's my support team thank you Toyota and all the reviewers please take heed 😎😀






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and time
Very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and time efficient! The team there was great and they went above and beyond when I purchased my car there!






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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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I wrote an earlier experience and I gave it a 1 point.
I wrote an earlier experience and I gave it a 1 point. Well the manager call and it changed everything. I tried removing my comment but it will not let me for some reason so I wanted to do an update. August 9, 2024 By Carlos from Pomona, CA Ford Chino Hills: I wanted to express my gratitude for your recent assistance in addressing the issues I encountered at Chino Hills Ford. Initially, my experience did not meet my expectations, but your proactive approach and dedication to resolving the situation made a significant difference. When you reached out and took the time to understand my concerns, it was clear that customer satisfaction is a top priority for your team. Your prompt actions and thoughtful solutions turned my experience from a challenging one into a highly positive one. I truly appreciate the extra effort you made to ensure all my needs were met and that everything was handled to my satisfaction. The improvements made have greatly enhanced my overall impression of Chino Hills Ford, and I am now very pleased with both the service and the outcome. I commend you and your team for the professionalism and commitment to resolving the situation effectively. Thank you once again for your exceptional support. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Chino Hills Ford and will be sure to recommend your services to others.






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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I had the pleasure of working with Aldo and his manager
I had the pleasure of working with Aldo and his manager Ricardo. They were both super nice and professional and really went above and beyond to make a deal with us that I was comfortable with. I will definitely come back and also recommend this place to anyone looking for great service. ASK FOR ALDO!
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Average price | Deals |
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2026 Ford Explorer | $49,513 | |
2025 Ford Explorer | $48,716 | 19 Great deals |
2023 Ford Explorer | $32,678 | 39 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $30,171 | 53 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $23,198 | 19 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 $26,882, 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.
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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