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  Used
  2021 Ford Explorer
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Valinda, CA 
    
  
      - Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
    
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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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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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.
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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Amazing service and they assisted with every doubt and
Amazing service and they assisted with every doubt and question we had. I would definitely give them a 5 star.
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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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)!
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 at California Motors Direct.
I had a great experience at California Motors Direct. Eddie was incredibly helpful and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I had my toddler son with me, and the team went above and beyond to make sure we were both comfortable during our visit. They were professional, patient, and very accommodating. I truly appreciated the excellent customer service and would definitely recommend California Motors Direct to anyone looking for a positive car-buying experience.
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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equinox
Our salesmen, Miguel and Oscar were very helpful as we went thru this car-buying process, Miguel even helped me set up my bluetooth before I left for home .......... I would recommend Car Max- this is our 2nd vehicle purchase at this location.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Pleasant experience at VW CardinaleWay!
Roy went above and beyond in making sure I am happy with my deal. He called me days later to follow up. That is the kind of after-sales service you would like. The dealership is also clean and very accessible. I would highly recommend this dealership to all my friends and family.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Not happy with the degree of energy some employees/ sales
Not happy with the degree of energy some employees/ sales people were and most likely won’t come back or recommended Although Dom Was excellent With his communication and care He was one of the only one here with people skills
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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First time buyer 12/12/2024 .
First time buyer 12/12/2024 ..JP was able to help me with all my questions and needs to purchase my new sierra pro ..thank you JP you're awesome
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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Teresa Land/Don Atkerson
Just want to give a shout out to Christian for a job well done! Great experience at the largest usud car dealership in the Valley! We were treated Very Well, couldn't ask for More! Thanks for all of you who helped us at CarMax!
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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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 ST
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Finding my new car
So i went in already knowing what i wanted. Had my appointment already made and he was there waiting for me no issues. It was kind of strange to me how he didn’t know where the vehicles were so we had to go look for it. We walked for a bit then got into another vehicle to search for the vehicle. I think the lot and vehicle locations should be better situated. The buying process was easy and smooth. When the car was purchased i was waiting for a final cleaning and check of the car. This took forever. When i finally got the car. The inside of the windows were still dirty you can see the finger prints and the rear emblem had some chemical in it that oxidized the emblem. It took them a long time to seem like nothing had been done properly. I did appreciate the person helloing me to keep checking on me and letting me know the status instead of leaving me. The clean process and check process of the car needs to be better managed. It shouldn’t take that long for a half xxx job.
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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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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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 ST
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Keshan and Hamsa were Great through the whole process
Keshan and Hamsa were Great through the whole process fast and quick will definitely buy again
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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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 XLT
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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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Best Experience Overall
Jerry from the start helped me every step of the way, did everything he could. Very friendly, whole staff made us feel welcomed. I am still thankful they were able to make it all happen. Definitely recommend going to WCA!!
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Randy was solid, he helped me & my friend the car we
Randy was solid, he helped me & my friend the car we wanted. We got a good price and overall the service was excellent there. I would highly recommend coming here for a used car !
 
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
          
        
       
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Ford Escape purchase at Worthington Ford.
Very easy process. Mario was very helpful selecting my vehicle, and looking at my needs as well as price point.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals | 
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $52,927 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $48,408 | 20 Great deals | 
| 2024 Ford Explorer | $34,434 | 11 Good deals | 
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $32,188 | 36 Good deals | 
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $29,569 | 6 Great deals | 
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $23,476 | 19 Good deals | 
| 2019 Ford Explorer | $19,306 | 16 Good deals | 
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $17,912 | 9 Good deals | 
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $15,442 | 6 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 $26,485, 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.
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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)
    
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