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2021 Ford Explorer Base
VIN
1FMSK8BH1MGC26917
ABOVE MARKET
· $17,494 above typical price
Warrenton, VA
Listed at
$37,493
typical market $19,999 · 51 comps
This 2021 Ford Explorer Base is listed at $37,493 in Warrenton, VA.
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Sold by Sheehy Ford of Warrenton
6443 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 20187
Hours
- Mon–Thu
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sun
- 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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VIN report
2021 Ford Explorer Base
VIN 1FMSK8BH1MGC26917
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 51 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 19, 2026This vehicle · $37,493
Below market
$15,947
Typical price
$19,999
Above market
$24,365
This vehicle: $37,493 — above the market range (typical price $19,999)
Asking $37,493 · typical market price $19,999 · based on 51 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheehy Ford of Warrenton | Warrenton, VA 20187 | $37,493 | — | 2026-05-20 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8BH1MGC26917Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
270
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
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
Ford
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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
$13,192
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$5,900
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$32,942
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 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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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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $995 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 | $24,622 |
| July 2026 | $24,383 |
| August 2026 | $24,100 |
| September 2026 | $23,997 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 22, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($22,898, 2,204 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($26,138, 1,410 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 22, 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
$37,493Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $19,236 · 92 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,999–$21,973
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer Base | $19,236 | $16,999–$21,973 | 92 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,898 | $20,228–$25,411 | 2,204 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $23,507 | $20,765–$25,997 | 931 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $23,775 | $21,471–$26,049 | 888 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $26,138 | $23,995–$28,502 | 1,410 |
| 2021 Honda Pilot All trims | $25,624 | $23,479–$28,407 | 821 |
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 22, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 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 | 11,552 | $51,249 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 18,603 | $50,160 | 98% | 951 mi |
| 2025 | 3,768 | $39,500 | 77% | 22,134 mi |
| 2024 | 2,040 | $34,971 | 68% | 30,307 mi |
| 2023 | 5,506 | $31,745 | 62% | 43,561 mi |
| 2022 | 3,972 | $28,128 | 55% | 62,103 mi |
| 2021 | 2,443 | $23,747 | 46% | 80,472 mi |
| 2020 | 3,379 | $21,995 | 43% | 87,297 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
