2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK8FHXMGB51578 GOOD DEAL · $2,565 below typical price Norman, OK
Listed at
$21,108
typical market $23,673 · 226 comps

This 2021 Ford Explorer Limited is listed at $21,108 with 97,497 miles in Norman, OK.

Sold by Nelson Mazda - Norman

819 North Interstate Drive, Norman, OK 73069
Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMSK8FHXMGB51578

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Market price range

Based on 226 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026
This vehicle · $21,108
Below market
$19,651
Typical price
$23,673
Above market
$28,065

This vehicle: $21,108 — $2,565 below the typical market price ($23,673)

Asking $21,108 · typical market price $23,673 · based on 226 comparable same-build listings.

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25 cheaper within 50 miles · best $6,854 less

5 same trim from $16,554 ▼ $4,554 less Oklahoma City
6 from 2020–2022, same body from $14,254 ▼ $6,854 less Norman
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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $886 (−4.0%) over 1 day.

Jul 10, 2026 · $21,994 Jul 11, 2026 · $21,108

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8FHXMGB51578, spanning 1 day.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Nelson Mazda - Norman Norman, OK 73069 $21,108 97,497 mi 2026-07-11 8 d ago
Nelson Mazda of Norman Norman, OK 73069 $19,994 97,497 mi 2026-06-23 1 d ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Nelson Mazda - Norman Norman, OK 73069 $21,994 97,497 mi 2026-07-10 53 d ago
Nelson Mazda of Norman Norman, OK 73069 $20,409 97,497 mi 2026-06-23 7 d ago
Hertz Car Sales Oklahoma City Warr Acres, OK 73122 $33,151 42,228 mi 2023-03-07 1162 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8FHXMGB51578
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 $7,427
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $6,500
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $27,777

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 $677 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 $24,644
July 2026 $24,395
August 2026 $24,240
September 2026 $24,314

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) $21,108 226
2023 Chevrolet Traverse $22,964 29 +$1,856
2022 Jeep Wrangler $27,854 28 +$6,746
2022 Chevrolet Equinox $17,897 27 −$3,211
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee $22,246 26 +$1,138
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe $45,999 25 +$24,891

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 7,014 $51,084 100%
2026 19,600 $50,084 98% 754 mi
2025 3,581 $39,778 78% 21,823 mi
2024 1,863 $35,180 69% 30,040 mi
2023 5,113 $31,994 63% 43,496 mi
2022 3,852 $28,394 56% 61,694 mi
2021 2,313 $23,995 47% 79,753 mi
2020 3,173 $22,390 44% 86,159 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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