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2021 Ford Explorer ST
VIN
1FM5K8GC3MGA79557
GOOD DEAL
· $1,996 below typical price
Iowa City, IA
Listed at
$26,929
typical market $28,925 · 409 comps
This 2021 Ford Explorer ST is listed at $26,929 with 81,751 miles in Iowa City, IA.
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Sold by Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln
2343 Morman Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52246
Hours: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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2021 Ford Explorer ST
VIN 1FM5K8GC3MGA79557
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Market price range
Based on 409 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 15, 2026This vehicle · $26,929
Below market
$24,488
Typical price
$28,925
Above market
$32,998
This vehicle: $26,929 — $1,996 below the typical market price ($28,925)
Asking $26,929 · typical market price $28,925 · based on 409 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $684 (+2.6%) over 3 days.
Jul 29, 2026 · $26,749
Aug 1, 2026 · $27,433
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8GC3MGA79557, spanning 3 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln | Iowa City, IA 52246 | $26,929 | 81,751 mi | 2026-07-31 | 3 h ago |
| Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln | 52246 | $26,929 | 81,751 mi | 2026-07-30 | 6 h ago |
| Deery Brothers Ford | Iowa City, IA 52246 | $26,929 | 81,751 mi | 2026-07-29 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln | Iowa City, IA 52246 | $27,433 | 81,751 mi | 2026-08-01 | 3 h ago |
| Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln | 52246 | $27,433 | 81,751 mi | 2026-07-30 | 6 h ago |
| Deery Brothers Ford | Iowa City, IA 52246 | $27,433 | 81,751 mi | 2026-07-29 | 1 d ago |
| Carousel Pre-Owned | Iowa City, IA 52240 | $39,891 | 51,533 mi | 2024-04-12 | 933 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8GC3MGA79557Trim
ST
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
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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
$9,475
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$4,750
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$28,075
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 $1,378 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $24,496 |
| July 2026 | $24,171 |
| August 2026 | $23,900 |
| September 2026 | $23,524 |
| October 2026 | $23,289 |
| November 2026 | $23,118 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of November 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($21,599, 2,727 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,000, 1,807 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 15, 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
ST · United States
$26,929Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $28,809 · 345 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $26,486–$31,263
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: ST · 81,751 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer ST | $28,809 | $26,486–$31,263 | 345 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $21,599 | $19,316–$24,268 | 2,727 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $22,587 | $19,911–$24,994 | 1,264 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $22,604 | $20,159–$24,917 | 1,196 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $25,000 | $22,945–$27,275 | 1,807 |
| 2021 Honda Pilot All trims | $24,495 | $21,800–$26,995 | 1,060 |
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 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 6 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 | 32,710 | $50,517 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 15,487 | $48,768 | 97% | 2,170 mi |
| 2025 | 4,277 | $38,278 | 76% | 23,077 mi |
| 2024 | 2,327 | $33,400 | 66% | 33,424 mi |
| 2023 | 6,947 | $30,669 | 61% | 45,097 mi |
| 2022 | 4,149 | $26,954 | 53% | 64,506 mi |
| 2021 | 3,125 | $22,895 | 45% | 81,400 mi |
| 2020 | 4,342 | $20,990 | 42% | 87,981 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
