2021 Ford F-150 XL
1FTFX1C81MKE48271
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Last listed by Ultimate Motor Cars
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 6, 2026Price history for this VIN
Price increased $412 (+2.4%) over 1 day.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FTFX1C81MKE48271, spanning 1 day.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Motor Cars | Downers Grove, IL 60515 | $17,500 | 104,877 mi | 2026-06-02 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($28,001)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTFX1C81MKE48271Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Ford F-150 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 F-150 has 29 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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POWER TRAINFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V986000
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VISIBILITYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V090000
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AIR BAGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V805000
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 F-150 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 F-150 over the last 6 months — the market softened $445 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $33,900 |
| May 2026 | $33,926 |
| June 2026 | $33,995 |
| July 2026 | $33,694 |
| August 2026 | $33,186 |
| September 2026 | $33,455 |
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 F-150 XL (this car) | $28,001 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | $30,354 | 18 | +$2,353 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado | $40,308 | 11 | +$12,307 |
| 2021 Toyota Tacoma | $31,000 | 7 | +$2,999 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | $32,751 | 6 | +$4,750 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra | $35,322 | 6 | +$7,321 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 5 · 2021–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48,904 | $61,214 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 9,584 | $49,990 | 82% | 18,518 mi |
| 2024 | 9,236 | $44,184 | 72% | 31,931 mi |
| 2023 | 15,681 | $40,997 | 67% | 46,685 mi |
| 2022 | 7,546 | $37,373 | 61% | 68,603 mi |
| 2021 | 5,821 | $32,941 | 54% | 84,929 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
