2021 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMSK7BH0MGA23897

Typical market price

$18,347

36 comparable listings

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Last listed by Texan Buick GMC

Humble, TX 77338

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2021 Ford Explorer Base

VIN 1FMSK7BH0MGA23897

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Market price range

Based on 36 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 16, 2026

Below market

$14,965

Typical price

$18,347

Above market

$23,798

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Texan Buick GMC	Humble, TX 77338	$33,998	28,706 mi	2022-05-31	1560 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK7BH0MGA23897

Trim

Base

Engine

2.3L · V4

Horsepower

270

Drivetrain

RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

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✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $6,455

Fuel $10,100

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $28,305

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 $832 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$24,992
May 2026	$24,794
June 2026	$24,626
July 2026	$24,386
August 2026	$24,178
September 2026	$24,160

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As of September 16, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($22,956, 2,117 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($26,299, 1,361 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2021 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$23,968

Comparison catalog median · 1,758 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$25,844

Median asking price · 801 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$23,500–$28,472

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2021 Ford Explorer All trims	$23,968	$20,898–$27,616	1,758
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$22,956	$20,300–$25,489	2,117
2021 Kia Telluride All trims	$23,891	$20,964–$26,392	894
2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims	$23,988	$21,669–$26,489	854
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims	$26,299	$24,122–$28,783	1,361
2021 Honda Pilot All trims	$25,844	$23,500–$28,472	801

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 6 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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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	9,740	$51,286	100%	—
2026	20,511	$50,095	98%	822 mi
2025	3,833	$39,689	77%	21,612 mi
2024	1,976	$35,108	68%	30,432 mi
2023	5,260	$31,900	62%	43,912 mi
2022	3,967	$28,214	55%	62,308 mi
2021	2,449	$23,968	47%	80,032 mi
2020	3,250	$22,222	43%	86,622 mi