2021 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMSK7DH9MGC48414

Typical market price

$22,539

9 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

Last listed by SONS Ford

2305 South College St., Auburn, AL 36832

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Market price range

Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026

Below market

$18,264

Typical price

$22,539

Above market

$25,719

See all 2021 Ford Explorer prices — typical $22,539 →

Price history for this VIN

Dec 4, 2021 · $36,715 Dec 5, 2021 · $36,715

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK7DH9MGC48414, spanning 1 day.

Listings

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
SONS Ford	Auburn, AL 36832	$36,715	4 mi	2021-12-05

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Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$402

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,254 down

Amount financed

$20,285

Total interest

$3,835

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK7DH9MGC48414

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

Full factory specs for this build →

✓ 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 $7,930

Fuel $10,100

Insurance $5,600

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $27,380

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 $716 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	$24,628
July 2026	$24,403
August 2026	$24,307
September 2026	$24,275

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)	$22,539	9	—
2021 Jeep Wrangler	$31,317	9	+$8,778
2023 Hyundai Santa FE	$22,944	8	+$405
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe	$32,987	7	+$10,448
2022 Kia Telluride	$24,434	6	+$1,895
2023 Toyota RAV4	$31,269	6	+$8,730

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	7,251	$50,939	100%	—
2026	20,734	$50,062	98%	750 mi
2025	3,631	$39,865	78%	21,680 mi
2024	1,898	$35,060	69%	30,069 mi
2023	5,274	$31,995	63%	42,905 mi
2022	3,897	$28,393	56%	61,447 mi
2021	2,314	$23,995	47%	79,743 mi
2020	3,263	$22,199	44%	86,531 mi