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2021 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FMSK7BH8MGA68795
GOOD DEAL
· $933 below typical price
Chesapeake, VA
Listed at
$16,978
typical market $17,911 · 42 comps
This 2021 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $16,978 in Chesapeake, VA.
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Sold by Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Chesapeake
3353 Western Branch Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FMSK7BH8MGA68795
Accidents
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Market price range
Based on 42 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 2, 2026This vehicle · $16,978
Below market
$13,550
Typical price
$17,911
Above market
$22,772
This vehicle: $16,978 — $933 below the typical market price ($17,911)
Asking $16,978 · typical market price $17,911 · based on 42 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,321 (−7.2%) over 3 months.
Aug 5, 2026 · $18,299
Nov 3, 2026 · $16,978
Asking prices recorded across 22 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK7BH8MGA68795, spanning 3 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA 23321 | $16,978 | — | 2026-11-03 | 17 h ago |
| Southern Nissan Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA 23321 | $16,978 | 103,691 mi | 2026-08-06 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Liquidation Outlet | Chesapeake, VA 23320 | $16,978 | 103,691 mi | 2026-10-25 | 8 d ago |
| Southern Kia Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA 23454 | $18,100 | 103,691 mi | 2026-09-20 | 25 d ago |
| New Cars Florida | Miami, FL 33014 | $18,299 | 103,691 mi | 2026-09-10 | 52 d ago |
| Hall Nissan Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA 23321 | $17,200 | 103,691 mi | 2026-08-06 | 36 d ago |
| Southern Nissan Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA 23703 | $16,420 | 103,691 mi | 2026-08-06 | 6 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK7BH8MGA68795Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
270
Drivetrain
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ 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
$5,974
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$5,900
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$25,724
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Ford Explorer has 26 recall campaigns as of October 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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SUSPENSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V870000
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ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V788000
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord 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 October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,036 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $24,507 |
| July 2026 | $24,192 |
| August 2026 | $23,950 |
| September 2026 | $23,599 |
| October 2026 | $23,385 |
| November 2026 | $23,471 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 3, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($20,896, 1,166 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,282, 1,650 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2021 Ford Explorer
Base · United States
$16,978Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $18,995 · 95 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,642–$20,995
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 103,691 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer Base | $18,995 | $16,642–$20,995 | 95 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,030 | $19,744–$24,670 | 2,540 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $22,799 | $19,995–$25,388 | 1,182 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $20,896 | $18,000–$23,980 | 1,166 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $22,777 | $20,350–$25,000 | 1,092 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $25,282 | $22,995–$27,486 | 1,650 |
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: November 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 28,367 | $50,878 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 17,664 | $49,464 | 97% | 1,591 mi |
| 2025 | 4,090 | $38,488 | 76% | 22,964 mi |
| 2024 | 2,286 | $33,828 | 66% | 32,697 mi |
| 2023 | 6,524 | $30,940 | 61% | 44,538 mi |
| 2022 | 3,989 | $27,085 | 53% | 64,491 mi |
| 2021 | 2,861 | $22,995 | 45% | 81,758 mi |
| 2020 | 4,007 | $21,108 | 41% | 88,461 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
