2021 Ford Explorer Base
1FMSK8BH0MGA15871
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 43 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8BH0MGA15871, spanning 5 years.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Ford, Inc. | Blair, NE 68008 | $19,344 | 84,024 mi | 2025-10-24 |
| Woodhouse Ford South | Plattsmouth, NE 68048 | $33,470 | 8 mi | 2020-10-22 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($18,995)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8BH0MGA15871Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
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.
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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 firmed $1,866 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $24,992 |
| May 2026 | $24,797 |
| June 2026 | $24,680 |
| July 2026 | $24,484 |
| August 2026 | $24,396 |
| September 2026 | $26,858 |
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 Base (this car) | $18,995 | 43 | — |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | $30,000 | 39 | +$11,005 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | $19,812 | 34 | +$817 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $27,619 | 31 | +$8,624 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | $45,555 | 31 | +$26,560 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | $24,326 | 28 | +$5,331 |
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 | 4,588 | $51,419 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 24,245 | $49,618 | 96% | 689 mi |
| 2025 | 3,937 | $39,996 | 78% | 20,510 mi |
| 2024 | 1,983 | $35,223 | 69% | 29,128 mi |
| 2023 | 5,570 | $31,995 | 62% | 42,873 mi |
| 2022 | 3,934 | $28,476 | 55% | 61,737 mi |
| 2021 | 2,513 | $23,998 | 47% | 79,608 mi |
| 2020 | 3,557 | $22,195 | 43% | 87,122 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
