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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

    $22,995

    66,208 mi.
    Est. $424/mo

    Planet Ford 59

    4.4
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    Humble, TX (22 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

    $26,850

    $3.1K
    86,768 mi.
    Est. $496/mo

    Bayway Kia

    4.8
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    Houston, TX (14 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

    $1.6K
    85,151 mi.
    Est. $423/mo

    Tony T Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Gulfgate

    4.1
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    Houston, TX (9 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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  • 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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  • 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

    $1K
    61,916 mi.
    Est. $397/mo

    HGreg.com Houston

    3.5
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    Houston, TX (5 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

    $21,395

    $100
    81,689 mi.
    Est. $395/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

    $28,958

    89,302 mi.
    Est. $534/mo

    Shottenkirk Fort Bend Kia

    4.8
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    Rosenberg, TX (26 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

    $29,998

    26,618 mi.
    Est. $554/mo

    CarMax North Houston

    4.5
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    Houston, TX (20 mi)
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  • Silver 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver 2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineSilver 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline

    $26,792

    92,802 mi.
    Est. $494/mo

    Planet Ford 59

    4.4
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    Humble, TX (22 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

    $22,895

    86,869 mi.
    Est. $423/mo

    DriveTime of South Houston

    5.0
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    Houston, TX (14 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

    $24,981

    $1.8K
    31,711 mi.
    Est. $461/mo

    Porsche North Houston

    4.9
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    Houston, TX (18 mi)
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  • Red 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRed 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRed 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRed 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRed 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedRed 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $28,995

    $580
    30,236 mi.
    Est. $535/mo

    THIScar

    4.7
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    Tomball, TX (27 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

    $29,995

    80,091 mi.
    Est. $554/mo

    HGreg.com Houston

    3.5
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    Houston, TX (5 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

    $20,973

    $518
    90,670 mi.
    Est. $387/mo

    Mac Haik Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy Freeway - Houston

    2.6
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    Houston, TX (12 mi)
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  • Oxford White 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedOxford White 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $27,938

    43,690 mi.
    Est. $516/mo

    Shottenkirk Nissan Katy

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

    $34,912

    39,729 mi.
    Est. $644/mo

    Doggett Ford

    4.3
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    Houston, TX (13 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

    $27,398

    97,782 mi.
    Est. $506/mo

    AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy

    4.2
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    Katy, TX (20 mi)
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  • $22,231

    $760
    93,802 mi.
    Est. $410/mo

    West Point Lincoln

    4.8
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    Houston, TX (11 mi)
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  • $31,997

    36,148 mi.
    Est. $591/mo

    Westside Kia

    4.7
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    Katy, TX (22 mi)
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  • $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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  • 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

    56,927 mi.
    Est. $461/mo

    CarMax Hulen Mall

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    $149 delivery to Houston, TX (5 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

    $19,575

    123,858 mi.
    Est. $361/mo

    DallasLeaseReturns.com

    5.0
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    $399 delivery from Dallas, TX (238 mi)
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  • Atlas Blue 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue 2021 Ford Explorer STAtlas Blue 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $28,995

    $1.8K
    80,151 mi.
    Est. $535/mo

    Loving Honda

    4.9
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    Lufkin, TX (120 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

    $22,296

    82,228 mi.
    Est. $411/mo

    Mac Haik Ford Lincoln

    4.7
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    Georgetown, TX (148 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

    $28,582

    $999
    91,055 mi.
    Est. $527/mo

    Group 1 Ford of South Austin

    4.7
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    Austin, TX (144 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $44,421 1 Good deal
2025 Ford Explorer $40,348 18 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $29,418 25 Good deals
2022 Ford Explorer $26,362 15 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $22,313 6 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,119 7 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $13,187 9 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 $25,007, 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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