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  • RAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLTRAPID RED MET TINTED CC 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,845

    99,193 mi.
    Est. $384/mo

    Jeff Wyler Chevrolet of Columbus

    4.6
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    CANAL WINCHESTER, OH (16 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

    $26,998

    24,399 mi.
    Est. $497/mo

    CarMax Columbus Sawmill

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    Columbus, OH (17 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

    $24,323

    66,650 mi.
    Est. $448/mo

    Land Rover Dublin

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    Dublin, OH (17 mi)
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  • Silver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumSilver Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $29,995

    69,890 mi.
    Est. $552/mo

    Hugh White Chevrolet Nissan

    3.7
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    Lancaster, OH (28 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

    $19,296

    109,209 mi.
    Est. $355/mo

    Drive Direct

    4.3
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    Columbus, OH (16 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

    $27,998

    88,007 mi.
    Est. $516/mo

    Auto Boutique of Columbus

    4.6
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    Columbus, OH (4 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer LimitedAgate Black Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Limited

    $24,296

    58,917 mi.
    Est. $447/mo

    Drive Direct

    4.3
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    Columbus, OH (16 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

    $16,995

    140,054 mi.
    Est. $313/mo

    Car Source

    3.3
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    Grove City, OH (5 mi)
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    $21,235

    96,034 mi.
    Est. $391/mo

    Ricart Ford

    3.2
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    Groveport, OH (13 mi)
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  • $24,850

    53,419 mi.
    Est. $458/mo

    Lou Fusz Kia Ohio

    3.6
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    Columbus, OH (17 mi)
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  • Brown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBrown 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,998

    82,898 mi.
    Est. $442/mo

    CarMax Greenville NC

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    $199 delivery to Columbus, OH (17 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

    $26,998

    29,087 mi.
    Est. $497/mo

    CarMax Schaumburg

    4.5
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    $99 delivery to Columbus, OH (17 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

    $25,160

    68,673 mi.
    Est. $463/mo

    Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Centerville

    4.2
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    Centerville, OH (57 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $19,071

    128,580 mi.
    Est. $351/mo

    Don Wood Ford Lincoln

    4.1
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    Athens, OH (69 mi)
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  • Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $24,999

    57,390 mi.
    Est. $460/mo

    Zanesville Auto Group

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    Zainesville, OH (59 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer STStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer ST

    $28,493

    76,302 mi.
    Est. $525/mo

    Don Wood Toyota

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    Athens, OH (67 mi)
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  • Blue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLTBlue Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,979

    $100
    114,115 mi.
    Est. $386/mo

    Germain Ford of Beavercreek

    4.5
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    Dayton, OH (50 mi)
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    $28,332

    82,611 mi.
    Est. $522/mo

    Performance Kings Honda

    3.1
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    Cincinnati, OH (75 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

    $24,679

    58,173 mi.
    Est. $454/mo

    Performance Kings Honda

    3.1
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    Cincinnati, OH (75 mi)
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  • Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTInfinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $20,488

    $432
    87,412 mi.
    Est. $377/mo

    Performance Kings Honda

    3.1
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    Cincinnati, OH (75 mi)
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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer BaseCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer BaseCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer BaseCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer BaseCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer BaseCarbonized Gray Metallic 2021 Ford Explorer Base

    $20,448

    81,771 mi.
    Est. $377/mo

    Interstate Ford

    4.7
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    Miamisburg, OH (62 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

    $23,534

    $337
    63,919 mi.
    Est. $433/mo

    Fredericktown Chevrolet

    4.7
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    Fredericktown, OH (52 mi)
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  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLTStar White Metallic Tri-Coat 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

    $23,641

    70,499 mi.
    Est. $435/mo

    Kings Toyota

    4.3
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    Cincinnati, OH (75 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer PlatinumRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $32,366

    54,182 mi.
    Est. $596/mo

    Frontier Motors

    4.4
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    Franklin, OH (71 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 Ford Explorer $50,505 1 Good deal
2025 Ford Explorer $40,628 6 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $34,638 11 Good deals
2023 Ford Explorer $32,703 9 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $27,884 24 Good deals
2020 Ford Explorer $22,967 7 Great deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,040 5 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $13,952 8 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 $25,387, with pricing starting at $13,477.

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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