2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK7FH5MGC16170
Typical market price
$21,973
122 comparable listings

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Last listed by Texan Hyundai

27309 Southwest Fwy, Rosenberg, TX 77471

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2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK7FH5MGC16170

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Market price range

Based on 122 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 13, 2026
Below market
$18,211
Typical price
$21,973
Above market
$27,364

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Price history for this VIN

Jan 20, 2026 · $22,999 Jan 24, 2026 · $22,999

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK7FH5MGC16170, spanning 4 days.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Texan Hyundai Rosenberg, TX 77471 $22,999 76,710 mi 2026-01-20 221 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK7FH5MGC16170
Trim
Limited
Engine
Horsepower
270
Drivetrain
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021

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

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 $7,731
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $8,000
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $29,581

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

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 Limited (this car) $21,973 122
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe $39,824 33 +$17,851
2022 Hyundai Palisade $26,238 24 +$4,265
2023 Nissan Rogue $19,004 23 −$2,969
2022 Jeep Wrangler $27,998 23 +$6,025
2022 Toyota RAV4 $28,343 22 +$6,370

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 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

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