2021 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMSK7DH2MGC43748

Typical market price

$21,142

288 comparable listings

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Last listed by Cook Ford

Texas City, TX 77590

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2021 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMSK7DH2MGC43748

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Market price range

Based on 288 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 13, 2026

Below market

$16,999

Typical price

$21,142

Above market

$24,998

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2021 Ford Explorer XLT for sale near Texas CityTX

43 cheaper within 50 miles · best $9,789 less

3 same trim from $19,216 ▼ $2,273 less Stafford

37 from 2020–2022, same body from $15,390 ▼ $6,099 less Houston

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Asking price over time

Apr 27, 2023 · $32,477 Jan 10, 2025 · $21,489

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK7DH2MGC43748, spanning 20 months.

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Cook Ford	Texas City, TX 77590	$21,489	68,807 mi	2025-01-10	587 d ago
Bayway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram	Pasadena, TX 77503	$32,477	46,888 mi	2023-04-27	1232 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK7DH2MGC43748

Trim

XLT

Engine

2.3L · V4

Horsepower

270

Drivetrain

RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

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✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $7,439

Fuel $10,100

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $29,289

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 softened $679 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$24,991
May 2026	$24,796
June 2026	$24,630
July 2026	$24,388
August 2026	$24,200
September 2026	$24,312

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As of September 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($22,975, 2,317 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($26,424, 1,444 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2021 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$23,962

Comparison catalog median · 1,901 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$25,903

Median asking price · 894 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$23,479–$28,675

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2021 Ford Explorer All trims	$23,962	$20,981–$27,600	1,901
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$22,975	$20,288–$25,569	2,317
2021 Kia Telluride All trims	$23,770	$20,897–$26,216	1,000
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims	$26,424	$24,242–$28,700	1,444
2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims	$23,964	$21,719–$26,462	945
2021 Honda Pilot All trims	$25,903	$23,479–$28,675	894

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 5 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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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	9,235	$51,070	100%	—
2026	20,119	$49,950	98%	801 mi
2025	4,266	$39,898	78%	20,926 mi
2024	2,056	$35,000	69%	30,401 mi
2023	5,394	$31,995	63%	43,675 mi
2022	4,012	$28,226	55%	61,938 mi
2021	2,486	$23,976	47%	79,911 mi
2020	3,340	$22,216	44%	86,538 mi