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  • Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $26,880

    92,802 mi.
    Est. $496/mo

    Planet Ford 59

    4.4
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    Humble, TX (22 mi)

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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $31,997

    $3K
    36,148 mi.
    Est. $591/mo

    Westside Kia

    4.7
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    Katy, TX (22 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

    $24,216

    75,128 mi.
    Est. $447/mo

    Gay Family Auto

    4.8
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    Dickinson, TX (28 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

    $18,999

    70,023 mi.
    Est. $351/mo

    Emmons Autoplex

    4.5
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    Webster, TX (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

    $22,931

    85,151 mi.
    Est. $423/mo

    Tony T Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Gulfgate

    4.0
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    Houston, TX (9 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

    $32,716

    60,266 mi.
    Est. $604/mo

    AutoNation USA Gulf Freeway

    4.7
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    Houston, TX (17 mi)
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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

    $24,998

    58,076 mi.
    Est. $461/mo

    CarMax Houston Katy Freeway

    4.6
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    Katy, TX (20 mi)
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  • Black 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $26,998

    36,789 mi.
    Est. $498/mo

    CarMax Gulf Freeway

    4.6
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    Houston, TX (15 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

    $21,498

    61,916 mi.
    Est. $397/mo

    HGreg.com Houston

    3.5
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    Houston, TX (5 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

    $27,623

    97,782 mi.
    Est. $510/mo

    AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy

    4.2
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    Katy, TX (20 mi)
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  • Forged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTForged Green Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $21,195

    $200
    81,689 mi.
    Est. $391/mo

    DriveTime of South Houston

    5.0
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    Houston, TX (14 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

    $28,995

    89,302 mi.
    Est. $535/mo

    Shottenkirk Fort Bend Kia

    4.8
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    Rosenberg, TX (26 mi)
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  • Oxford White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $27,686

    $252
    43,690 mi.
    Est. $511/mo

    Shottenkirk Nissan Katy

    4.8
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    Katy, TX (24 mi)
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  • Red Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer STRed Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $34,808

    $104
    39,730 mi.
    Est. $642/mo

    Doggett Ford

    4.3
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    Houston, TX (13 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

    $20,370

    $603
    90,670 mi.
    Est. $376/mo

    Mac Haik Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy Freeway - Houston

    2.6
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    Houston, TX (12 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

    $26,497

    $3.4K
    80,091 mi.
    Est. $489/mo

    HGreg.com Houston

    3.5
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    Houston, TX (5 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

    $21,868

    75,958 mi.
    Est. $404/mo

    Easy Honda

    2.3
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    Houston, TX (9 mi)
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  • $18,995

    84,500 mi.
    Est. $351/mo

    Houston Auto World

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    Houston, TX (6 mi)
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  • Stone Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $21,220

    94,983 mi.
    Est. $392/mo

    AutoNation Ford Katy

    4.4
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    Katy, TX (19 mi)
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  • $33,125

    56,779 mi.
    Est. $611/mo

    Legacy Ford

    4.9
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    Rosenberg, TX (26 mi)
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  • Black 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlack 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $27,998

    $2K
    48,266 mi.
    Est. $517/mo

    CarMax Garland

    4.5
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    $149 delivery to Houston, TX (5 mi)
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  • Silver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer STSilver 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $34,998

    51,905 mi.
    Est. $646/mo

    CarMax Garland

    4.5
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    $149 delivery to Houston, TX (5 mi)
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  • Black 2021 Ford ExplorerBlack 2021 Ford ExplorerBlack 2021 Ford ExplorerBlack 2021 Ford ExplorerBlack 2021 Ford ExplorerBlack 2021 Ford Explorer

    $22,998

    55,705 mi.
    Est. $424/mo

    CarMax Austin North

    4.7
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    Austin, TX (143 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

    $33,683

    60,086 mi.
    Est. $622/mo

    Howdy Honda

    4.8
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    Austin, TX (142 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

    $25,899

    50,008 mi.
    Est. $478/mo

    Howdy Honda

    4.8
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    Austin, TX (142 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

    $32,723

    66,606 mi.
    Est. $604/mo

    Philpott Ford

    3.4
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    Nederland, TX (87 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer King RanchStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch

    $27,982

    $600
    91,055 mi.
    Est. $516/mo

    Group 1 Ford of South Austin

    4.7
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    Austin, TX (144 mi)
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  • Silver 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $25,000

    59,634 mi.
    Est. $461/mo

    Covert Hutto

    4.0
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    Hutto, TX (139 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $46,634 1 Good deal
2025 Ford Explorer $40,825 18 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $29,301 25 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $26,066 5 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $21,858 5 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,678 10 Good deals
2017 Ford Explorer $12,626 10 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 $25,183, with pricing starting at $11,999.

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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