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2021 Ford Explorer
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near
West University Place, TX
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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I?ve been to several Chevy dealers, but Classic Elite
I?ve been to several Chevy dealers, but Classic Elite Sugar Land stands out by far. The staff treats you like a person, not a problem. Huge thanks to Irineo Sanchez for great communication and an EV rental. The Ultium EV was impressive, and the techs did excellent work. Highly recommended.
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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Great morals and conversations made sure I got what I
Great morals and conversations made sure I got what I wanted the main thing good customer service learned a lot about cars met great people
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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Enjoyable experience in and out knowledgeable salesman
Enjoyable experience in and out knowledgeable salesman the guy who handled my financing was great they made it seem very easy I would definitely recommend it to friends and family, which I already have.
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 Limited
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Very prompt and helpful response.
Very prompt and helpful response. Sales associate was respectful and truly listened and addressed my questions and concerns. Hector was very helpful and capable.
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 ST
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Derick Anthony was a fantastic salesman who for over a
Derick Anthony was a fantastic salesman who for over a week kept me engaged Once I got there, it was a great experience to have a friendly and supportive salesman I have shared the great experience with all my friends and coworkers
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Great service and communication during my visit.
Great service and communication during my visit. Quick turn around on car after service. Communication system is outstanding to keep me informed on progress of the work being done on my car.
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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Excellent experience from start to finish!
Excellent experience from start to finish! Friendly staff, no pressure, and everything was smooth and transparent. Highly recommend! 🚗✨
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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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The only place to buy a car.
From start to finish Planet Lincoln is a great place to buy a car. This is our second Lincoln purchased here and both times it was a great experience. No tricks or surprises, they do what they say and with friendly respect. Very comfortable showroom and facilities. I can't say enough good things about them. Thanks Planet Lincoln.
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2021 Ford Explorer BASE
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I am back again for a follow up on the last review.
I am back again for a follow up on the last review. I was going to edit it out but it will not let me. There was some information that was missing when everything was handed over to Dave. Once I got his direct line number, he was very thorough and handled my calls. If I had to leave a VM he would call me back in a good time frame. The reason for the first review was for how we were feeling, but because we are Mac Haik customers they did work this out in a timely manner. Costs still accrued but we knew why and details pertaining to them.
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Great Experience!
Great Experience!! Professional from beginning to end. Will certainly be back for another vehicle. See Chris and Aaron when you go!!
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Came in late in day to look at several well priced.
Came in late in day to look at several well priced. Salesman, Mark Green helped with his knowledge of vehicles and allowed me to leave lot with carfax reports of vehicles I was considering. Great sales experience. Service is also tops as I have had my current vehicle serviced once so far.
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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Angel was very personable and happy to help.
Angel was very personable and happy to help. Wait was appropriate and customer service was as excellent. I like the video of the inspection they sent. Very detailed.
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Pete was very helpful during my apartment.
Pete was very helpful during my apartment. I will satisfy with his politeness and the way took care of my truck.
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
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excellent dealership, great management and service staff,
excellent dealership, great management and service staff, no high pressure sales, I purchased a pre owed Mercedes GLB and it has been a great SUV, we also got great financing, will definably be back for my next Honda
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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Easy and seamless car buying experience.
Easy and seamless car buying experience. We told Jonathan that we did not want to be in the dealership all day and that I have had bad experiences in the past. This was the quickest easiest car buying experience and everyone was very kind during the process. Would recommend asking for Jonathan.
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The staff are very nice and easy going.
The staff are very nice and easy going. We looked at several vehicles and found a truck we liked but didn't think our credit was going to be good enough. We were shocked when they got us approved and got the truck we wanted. The owner and managers treated us great and we will definitely be back for all of our future vehicles!! Highly recommend them if you want a nice and friendly car buying experience. Thank you guys!!
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Steven, as busy as he is definitely squared me away.
Steven, as busy as he is definitely squared me away. I truly appreciate his honesty and help. My vehicle was repaired two weeks early, which was amazing.
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
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Ricardo Rodriguez Jr.
Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. was very professional and helpful. This was a very simple and efficient buying process. I would highly recommend buying a vehicle from Mr. Rodriguez!
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Timothy is hands down the best service advisor around.
Timothy is hands down the best service advisor around. Professional and kind. Great communication every step of the way. I've purchased several vehicles here and will continue to do so.
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Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $48,646 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $42,030 | 3 Good deals |
| 2024 Ford Explorer | $33,374 | 6 Good deals |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $32,026 | 28 Good deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $25,792 | 9 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $22,499 | 6 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $15,280 | 5 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $14,314 | 4 Good 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 $25,178, with pricing starting at $26.
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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