2021 Ford Explorer Base
1FM5K8AC1MNA02769
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($18,441)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $18,441 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8AC1MNA02769Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Rebuild the original window sticker for this VIN — packages, standard equipment and the sticker price the seller left out of the ad.
Pull the original window sticker →Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Ford Explorer has 26 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD
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SUSPENSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V870000
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ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V788000
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras.NHTSA campaign 21V735000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $465 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $24,928 |
| April 2026 | $24,992 |
| May 2026 | $24,814 |
| June 2026 | $24,682 |
| July 2026 | $24,483 |
| August 2026 | $24,463 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer Base (this car) | $18,441 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | $30,329 | 32 | +$11,888 |
| 2020 Subaru Forester | $17,995 | 27 | −$446 |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | $19,222 | 27 | +$781 |
| 2022 BMW X3 | $28,490 | 20 | +$10,049 |
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler | $29,484 | 17 | +$11,043 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2020–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4,515 | $51,330 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 24,344 | $49,688 | 97% | 680 mi |
| 2025 | 3,895 | $39,996 | 78% | 20,677 mi |
| 2024 | 1,972 | $35,272 | 69% | 29,270 mi |
| 2023 | 5,560 | $31,995 | 62% | 42,664 mi |
| 2022 | 3,900 | $28,417 | 55% | 61,952 mi |
| 2021 | 2,454 | $23,995 | 47% | 79,687 mi |
| 2020 | 3,471 | $22,187 | 43% | 86,816 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
