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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
VIN
1FMSK8FH3MGC25407
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,632 above typical price
Baxter, MN
Listed at
$24,694
typical market $23,062 · 270 comps
This 2021 Ford Explorer Limited is listed at $24,694 with 78,083 miles in Baxter, MN.
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Sold by Mills Ford Lincoln
14858 Dellwood Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
VIN 1FMSK8FH3MGC25407
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Listings
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Market price range
Based on 270 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 14, 2026This vehicle · $24,694
Below market
$18,891
Typical price
$23,062
Above market
$28,586
This vehicle: $24,694 — $1,632 above the typical market price ($23,062)
Asking $24,694 · typical market price $23,062 · based on 270 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Nov 3, 2023 · $36,981
Oct 13, 2026 · $24,694
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8FH3MGC25407, spanning 2 years 11 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Ford Lincoln | Baxter, MN 56425 | $24,694 | 78,083 mi | 2026-10-13 | 20 h ago |
| Mills Lincoln of Brainerd | Baxter, MN 56425 | $24,969 | 78,083 mi | 2026-10-12 | 1 d ago |
| Mills Ford | Baxter, MN 56425 | $24,969 | 78,083 mi | 2026-10-03 | 5 d ago |
| Mills Ford Brainerd | Baxter, MN 56425 | $24,969 | 78,083 mi | 2026-10-01 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Ford Lincoln | Baxter, MN 56425 | $36,981 | 29,344 mi | 2023-11-03 | 1057 d ago |
| — | $38,271 | 29 mi | 2023-11-02 | 1069 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8FH3MGC25407Trim
Limited
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
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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
$8,689
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$6,200
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$28,739
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 September 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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $954 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $24,786 |
| June 2026 | $24,572 |
| July 2026 | $24,259 |
| August 2026 | $23,994 |
| September 2026 | $23,900 |
| October 2026 | $23,832 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2021 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($22,345, 2,451 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,776, 1,538 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 14, 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
$23,348Comparison catalog median · 2,017 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $20,198–$26,809
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XLT · 81,030 mi · view VIN
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$2,428 higher median
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$25,776Median asking price · 1,538 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer All trims | $23,348 | $20,198–$26,809 | 2,017 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,345 | $19,950–$24,995 | 2,451 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $23,195 | $20,279–$25,816 | 1,106 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $23,415 | $20,995–$25,691 | 1,038 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $25,776 | $23,495–$27,996 | 1,538 |
| 2021 Honda Pilot All trims | $25,075 | $22,653–$27,991 | 977 |
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: October 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 12 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 | 22,985 | $51,014 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 21,049 | $49,446 | 97% | 1,152 mi |
| 2025 | 4,036 | $38,995 | 76% | 22,116 mi |
| 2024 | 2,223 | $34,349 | 67% | 31,081 mi |
| 2023 | 6,012 | $31,176 | 61% | 44,163 mi |
| 2022 | 3,932 | $27,692 | 54% | 63,204 mi |
| 2021 | 2,683 | $23,495 | 46% | 80,415 mi |
| 2020 | 3,637 | $21,500 | 42% | 88,298 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
