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- $0
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- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Excellent Service!
I was in for service and the experience was great! Everyone is nice and knowledgeable. I love this dealer and their service department! Thank you guys very much!
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 Limited
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Ray Skillman Hyundai
This was the best car buying experience I have ever had!! Sly was my salesman and he was AWESOME!! I Will definitely recommend this dealership to everyone I know!!
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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Thought I needed new brakes.
Thought I needed new brakes. That was not the case. It was only a rock that was stuck in the wheel making the noise. Appreciated the honesty.
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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This is a great place for any vehicle service.
This is a great place for any vehicle service. Always call before they start to make repairs and let you know the cost.
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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Happy Happy Happy
We loved dealing with John Sheets and Owen and Greg. Great to work with and very happy with our purchases! We will definitely be back to do more business.
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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Great Experience
Had a great experience buying our auto at Tipton Ford. Salesman (Toby) was very professional and the staff made the stress of buying a snap. I will tell my friends about the great deals👏👏






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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The service writer, Mr.
The service writer, Mr. Zellman was prompt and knowledgeable. The service was quick and the quality of service was excellent. I would recommend Don Hinds Ford to anyone needing service on their vehicle.






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Shout out to Stas Mateev at Rayskillman Buick GMC, he was
Shout out to Stas Mateev at Rayskillman Buick GMC, he was the absolute BEST!!! He told me he was going to get me the suv I wanted & he did exactly what he said!!! & I wasn?t there all day !!! He?s the man ????






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Jimmy's The man to ask for.
Jimmy was very helpful to me with questions concerning an auto they had at their Fishers location.I asked him to do a walk around the vehicle for me,which he did and sent me the video.We didn't come to an agreement on the car,but like I said earlier, Jimmy's the person to ask for. Sincerely,Roy Latham






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Bought my Lexus RX at Carmel Auto Gallery last month and
Bought my Lexus RX at Carmel Auto Gallery last month and honestly I was nervous at first - I’ve had bad experiences with dealers before. But Nickolay and Nick made everything smooth and straight up. They showed me the history, no hidden stuff, gave me a fair value for my trade-in, and even handled financing way quicker than I expected. What really surprised me - I bought the car basically sight unseen, just over the phone and pics, and when I came to pick it up it was exactly as promised, clean and frontline ready. That kind of honesty is rare these days. Feels good to support a local dealership here in Carmel that actually cares about people, not just numbers. Respect to the whole team. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️






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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Vic took his time with us, did not rush, and had an
Vic took his time with us, did not rush, and had an answer for all of the questions we, my dad and I, had. He was patient and understand my needs. He did not try to pressure or convince us into buying anything. But I fell in love with the red Audi A4 2018. I was in and out in no time and the paperwork process was swift and simple. I couldn’t be happier.






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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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My name is Irina, mom of a big family.
My name is Irina, mom of a big family. I just wanna say thank you to Carmel Auto Gallery for helping me find the perfect van for all of us. We got 5 kids, so space is always a problem, but this van really changed our life. I found it on cars.com, the pictures and description were real, not fake like some other places. When we came to the dealership the van was clean, ready to go, and exactly how they said. Alex helped me a lot with the papers and financing - he explained everything simple so I didn’t get lost in all that stuff. Honestly first I was nervous about buying, but they made it easy and I felt I could trust them. Now every trip with my kids feels so much better, we finally all fit with room to breathe. If you got a big family like mine, I really recommend checking here. They treat you like people, not just a sale.






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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I would highly recommend Capital City Ford and had an
I would highly recommend Capital City Ford and had an Excellent experience with my salesman Dan Pribble! I was over two hours away and he was very accommodating as far as getting me all the pictures I asked for and was extremely helpful with everything and made the experience very easy and not your typical buying car experience where they are pushy, very laid-back and no pressure would highly recommend this Ford dealership and asking for Dan!






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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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I went in to purchase a 2023 Chevy Malibu with around
I went in to purchase a 2023 Chevy Malibu with around 43,000 miles.looked great!But saw another 2023 Malibu next to it that was in great shape also with 3,300 miles!WOW!So of course I went with the 3,300 miles and am extremely pleased with my purchase.



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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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The service department at Kia are always very
The service department at Kia are always very professional. I called to make my appointment they know I was before I gave them my name.






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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Pick up and delivered back.
Pick up and delivered back. Great service as always Very happy with everyone Highly recommend Don Hind for service and advice Would not hesitate to purchase our next vehicle from them
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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Was looking for a new 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands
Was looking for a new 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch. Found one at Capital City. Mark had it ready for me to see and test drive when I got to the dealership. They were helpful to get me in the vehicle I wanted and helped with financing.
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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I needed 60k mile service on my 2020 Blazer.
I needed 60k mile service on my 2020 Blazer. They were able to get me in quickly and take care of the needed things.
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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It was a very good experience.
It was a very good experience. The service was quick. The service care people were pleasant and professional. I would recommend stoops as a good option for care service.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Ford Explorer | $39,145 | 1 Good deal |
2023 Ford Explorer | $25,000 | 6 Great deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $25,000 | 35 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $15,935 | 5 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 $27,511, with pricing starting at $10,980.
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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