2021 Ford Explorer XLT
1FMSK7DH8MGC07451
GOOD DEAL
· $1,211 below typical price
Cary, NC
This 2021 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $19,788 with 106,294 miles in Cary, NC.
Market price range
Based on 360 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026This vehicle: $19,788 — $1,211 below the typical market price ($20,999)
Asking $19,788 · typical market price $20,999 · based on 360 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $799 (+4.2%) over 1 day.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK7DH8MGC07451, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrick Kia of Cary | Cary, NC 27511 | $19,788 | 106,294 mi | 2026-08-30 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK7DH8MGC07451Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
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 $492 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $24,992 |
| May 2026 | $24,793 |
| June 2026 | $24,644 |
| July 2026 | $24,455 |
| August 2026 | $24,372 |
| September 2026 | $24,500 |
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 XLT (this car) | $19,788 | 360 | — |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $25,269 | 68 | +$5,481 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | $45,560 | 60 | +$25,772 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | $27,608 | 58 | +$7,820 |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | $19,633 | 44 | −$155 |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | $20,246 | 40 | +$458 |
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 | 5,775 | $51,025 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 24,463 | $49,749 | 97% | 715 mi |
| 2025 | 3,696 | $39,938 | 78% | 21,425 mi |
| 2024 | 2,012 | $35,059 | 69% | 29,568 mi |
| 2023 | 5,732 | $31,990 | 63% | 42,885 mi |
| 2022 | 3,684 | $28,350 | 56% | 62,122 mi |
| 2021 | 2,802 | $23,995 | 47% | 79,457 mi |
| 2020 | 3,658 | $22,181 | 43% | 86,599 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
