2021 Ford Explorer Police

VIN 1FM5K8AC4MNA02541 FAIR PRICE · within $115 of the typical market price Dover, OH
Listed at
$16,780
typical market $16,895 · 14 comps

This 2021 Ford Explorer Police is listed at $16,780 with 101,169 miles in Dover, OH.

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Market price range

Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026
This vehicle · $16,780
Below market
$13,118
Typical price
$16,895
Above market
$21,367

This vehicle: $16,780 — within $115 of the typical market price ($16,895)

Asking $16,780 · typical market price $16,895 · based on 14 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $668 (−3.8%) over 88 days.

Jun 5, 2026 · $17,448 Sep 1, 2026 · $16,780

Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8AC4MNA02541, spanning 88 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Parkway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dover, OH 44622 $16,780 101,169 mi 2026-09-01
Parkway Ford Dover, OH 44622 $17,233 101,169 mi 2026-09-01
Parkway Auto Superstore Dover, OH 44622 $16,780 101,169 mi 2026-07-31

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Parkway Ford Dover, OH 44622 $17,233 98,247 mi 2026-08-26
Parkway Ford Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dover, OH 44622 $16,780 98,247 mi 2026-08-14
Parkway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dover, OH 44622 $16,780 98,247 mi 2026-08-01
Parkway Auto Superstore Dover, OH 44622 $16,780 98,247 mi 2026-07-31

What would this 2021 Ford Explorer Police cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$299
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,678 down
Amount financed
$15,102
Total interest
$2,838

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8AC4MNA02541
Trim
Police
Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Full factory specs for this build →

  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
Sample Ford window sticker, shown for illustration Ford Window sticker on file for this VIN The original window sticker for this Explorer Factory equipment, the options actually installed and the price this car left the line with — the same document that hung on the glass in the showroom. Open the sticker — $4 3 for $9 Opens on VehiLeaks · PDF right after checkout

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
23
MPG
City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$2,020 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $5,904
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $5,050
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $24,804

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD

26 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SUSPENSION
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V870000
  • ENGINE
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 20V788000
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Ford 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 firmed $98 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $24,991
May 2026 $24,794
June 2026 $24,674
July 2026 $24,477
August 2026 $24,363
September 2026 $25,089

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 Police (this car) $16,780 14
2022 Jeep Wrangler $26,822 60 +$10,042
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee $23,995 51 +$7,215
2022 Jeep Compass $20,650 37 +$3,870
2019 Jeep Cherokee $17,943 35 +$1,163
2023 Chevrolet Equinox $18,490 34 +$1,710

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–present

What 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 4,719 $51,280 100%
2026 24,504 $49,770 97% 699 mi
2025 3,848 $39,992 78% 20,870 mi
2024 1,962 $35,200 69% 29,403 mi
2023 5,620 $31,980 62% 42,819 mi
2022 3,924 $28,495 56% 61,613 mi
2021 2,784 $23,995 47% 79,358 mi
2020 3,638 $22,139 43% 87,093 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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