2021 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMSK8DH3MGA25825
Typical market price
$23,408
724 comparable listings

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

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Market price range

Based on 724 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026
Below market
$19,395
Typical price
$23,408
Above market
$27,295

See all 2021 Ford Explorer prices — typical $23,408 →

Price history for this VIN

Jun 28, 2024 · $28,997 Jul 12, 2024 · $28,997

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8DH3MGA25825, spanning 14 days.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
$28,997 32 mi 2024-07-12
Stuckey Nissan State College, PA 16801 $28,997 32,281 mi 2024-06-28

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($23,408)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $23,408 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$417
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,341 down
Amount financed
$21,067
Total interest
$3,953

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 1FMSK8DH3MGA25825
Trim
XLT
Engine
Horsepower
270
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
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 $8,236
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $8,000
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $30,086

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 $687 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 $24,662
July 2026 $24,396
August 2026 $24,256
September 2026 $24,304

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) $23,408 724
2023 Hyundai Tucson $20,700 14 −$2,708
2023 Hyundai Santa FE $23,200 13 −$208
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee $26,744 12 +$3,336
2023 Chevrolet Equinox $19,997 11 −$3,411
2021 Jeep Wrangler $26,737 10 +$3,329

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 6,829 $50,885 100%
2026 19,427 $49,975 98% 750 mi
2025 3,521 $39,836 78% 21,872 mi
2024 1,838 $35,180 69% 30,045 mi
2023 5,024 $31,995 63% 43,280 mi
2022 3,780 $28,360 56% 61,731 mi
2021 2,259 $23,995 47% 79,822 mi
2020 3,087 $22,350 44% 86,352 mi

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