2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK8FH6MGB03950
Typical market price
$23,695
235 comparable listings

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Last listed by DriveTime of North County-St Louis

3062 Pershall Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63136
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK8FH6MGB03950

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Market price range

Based on 235 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 12, 2026
Below market
$19,632
Typical price
$23,695
Above market
$28,417

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2021 Ford Explorer Limited for sale near Saint LouisMO

32 cheaper within 50 miles · best $11,205 less

9 same trim from $19,990 ▼ $2,205 less Belleville
13 from 2020–2022, same body from $14,500 ▼ $7,695 less Saint Louis
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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Jan 1, 1970 · $29,488 Sep 21, 2025 · $22,195

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8FH6MGB03950, spanning 55 years 9 months.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
DriveTime of North County-St Louis Saint Louis, MO 63136 $22,195 98,883 mi 2025-09-21 351 d ago
KC Summers Toyota Buick GMC Hyundai Mattoon, IL 61938 $21,977 98,676 mi 2025-08-03 402 d ago
Ford Lincoln of Franklin Franklin, TN 37064 $29,488 69 mi 1970-01-01 941 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8FH6MGB03950
Trim
Limited
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 $8,337
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $8,000
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $30,187

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 $698 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $24,991
May 2026 $24,798
June 2026 $24,630
July 2026 $24,395
August 2026 $24,215
September 2026 $24,293

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) $23,695 235
2022 Jeep Wrangler $27,998 55 +$4,303
2023 Nissan Rogue $22,344 34 −$1,351
2023 Volkswagen Atlas $27,202 30 +$3,507
2022 Chevrolet Equinox $17,895 29 −$5,800
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan $21,895 25 −$1,800

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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 8,514 $50,970 100%
2026 19,734 $49,980 98% 789 mi
2025 4,029 $39,845 78% 21,214 mi
2024 2,001 $35,152 69% 30,262 mi
2023 5,229 $31,990 63% 43,720 mi
2022 3,876 $28,370 56% 61,829 mi
2021 2,362 $23,995 47% 79,834 mi
2020 3,201 $22,380 44% 86,265 mi

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