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2021 Ford Explorer Limited
VIN
1FMSK8FH5MGA04102
GREAT DEAL
· $5,286 below typical price
Waterford, MI
Listed at
$17,721
typical market $23,007 · 261 comps
This 2021 Ford Explorer Limited is listed at $17,721 with 124,400 miles in Waterford, MI.
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Sold by Lunghamer Buick GMC Inc
5825 Highland Rd, Waterford, MI 48327
Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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VIN report
2021 Ford Explorer Limited
VIN 1FMSK8FH5MGA04102
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 261 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 27, 2026This vehicle · $17,721
Below market
$18,950
Typical price
$23,007
Above market
$27,998
This vehicle: $17,721 — below the market range (typical price $23,007)
Asking $17,721 · typical market price $23,007 · based on 261 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $19 (+0.1%) over 81 days.
Jul 9, 2026 · $17,702
Sep 28, 2026 · $17,721
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8FH5MGA04102, spanning 81 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunghamer Buick GMC Inc. | Waterford, MI 48327 | $17,721 | 124,400 mi | 2026-09-28 | 19 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunghamer Buick GMC | Waterford, MI 48325 | $18,181 | 124,400 mi | 2026-08-11 | 7 d ago |
| Lunghamer Buick GMC | Waterford Township, MI 48327 | $18,693 | 124,400 mi | 2026-07-09 | 22 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8FH5MGA04102Trim
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
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
$6,235
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$8,900
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$28,985
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 $999 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $24,990 |
| May 2026 | $24,797 |
| June 2026 | $24,597 |
| July 2026 | $24,322 |
| August 2026 | $23,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,991 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 28, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($22,765, 2,643 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,995, 1,672 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2021 Ford Explorer
Limited · United States
$17,721Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $23,251 · 414 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $20,595–$25,999
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer Limited | $23,251 | $20,595–$25,999 | 414 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,765 | $19,999–$25,384 | 2,643 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $23,606 | $21,165–$25,890 | 1,066 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $23,291 | $20,399–$25,995 | 1,129 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $25,995 | $23,896–$28,408 | 1,672 |
| 2021 Honda Pilot All trims | $25,449 | $23,047–$28,189 | 965 |
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 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 4 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 | 15,795 | $50,982 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 20,886 | $49,644 | 97% | 1,039 mi |
| 2025 | 4,027 | $39,242 | 77% | 22,124 mi |
| 2024 | 2,278 | $34,792 | 68% | 31,219 mi |
| 2023 | 6,183 | $31,495 | 62% | 43,908 mi |
| 2022 | 4,204 | $27,900 | 55% | 62,672 mi |
| 2021 | 2,880 | $23,606 | 46% | 80,792 mi |
| 2020 | 3,880 | $21,900 | 43% | 87,551 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
