2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK8FH9MGB53015
Typical market price
$23,850
207 comparable listings

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Last listed by Five Brothers Auto Sales

1280 Alpharetta Street Ste B, Roswell, GA 30075

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Market price range

Based on 207 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026
Below market
$19,657
Typical price
$23,850
Above market
$27,998

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Five Brothers Auto Sales Roswell, GA 30075 $34,999 41,475 mi 2023-01-15

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This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $23,850 — 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
$425
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,385 down
Amount financed
$21,465
Total interest
$4,035

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 1FMSK8FH9MGB53015
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 $8,392
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $8,000
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $30,242

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 Limited (this car) $23,850 207
2023 Nissan Rogue $18,500 109 −$5,350
2022 Jeep Wrangler $27,734 109 +$3,884
2019 Toyota RAV4 $26,316 104 +$2,466
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee $24,398 81 +$548
2023 Lexus RX $40,990 81 +$17,140

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

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