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2021 Ford Explorer Police
VIN
1FM5K8AB5MGA17500
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,350 above typical price
Wausau, WI
Listed at
$15,997
typical market $14,647 · 50 comps
This 2021 Ford Explorer Police is listed at $15,997 with 84,038 miles in Wausau, WI.
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Sold by Hometown Motors of Wausau
Wausau, WI 54417
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2021 Ford Explorer Police
VIN 1FM5K8AB5MGA17500
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 50 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026This vehicle · $15,997
Below market
$11,982
Typical price
$14,647
Above market
$20,268
This vehicle: $15,997 — $1,350 above the typical market price ($14,647)
Asking $15,997 · typical market price $14,647 · based on 50 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 15, 2026 · $15,997
Oct 1, 2026 · $15,997
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8AB5MGA17500, spanning 16 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hometown Motors of Wausau | Wausau, WI 54417 | $15,997 | 84,038 mi | 2026-10-01 | 1 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8AB5MGA17500Trim
Police
Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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
$5,629
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$5,050
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$24,529
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 $797 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $24,794 |
| June 2026 | $24,597 |
| July 2026 | $24,288 |
| August 2026 | $23,998 |
| September 2026 | $23,950 |
| October 2026 | $23,997 |
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As of October 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has the lowest median asking price ($21,314, 1,056 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($26,075, 1,607 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 2, 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
Police · United States
$15,997Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,995 · 61 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $13,890–$17,293
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer Police | $14,995 | $13,890–$17,293 | 61 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,588 | $19,995–$25,213 | 2,534 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $23,395 | $20,348–$25,990 | 1,126 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $23,490 | $20,998–$25,900 | 1,079 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $26,075 | $23,949–$28,500 | 1,607 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas All trims | $21,314 | $18,697–$23,995 | 1,056 |
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 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 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 | 18,087 | $50,946 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 20,490 | $50,265 | 99% | 1,057 mi |
| 2025 | 3,920 | $39,020 | 77% | 22,628 mi |
| 2024 | 2,254 | $34,689 | 68% | 31,163 mi |
| 2023 | 6,112 | $31,489 | 62% | 44,363 mi |
| 2022 | 3,991 | $27,900 | 55% | 62,327 mi |
| 2021 | 2,787 | $23,680 | 46% | 80,733 mi |
| 2020 | 3,781 | $21,920 | 43% | 87,849 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
