2021 Ford Explorer ST

VIN 1FM5K8GC4MGA45448 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,256 above typical price Lancaster, OH
Listed at
$30,789
typical market $29,533 · 384 comps

This 2021 Ford Explorer ST is listed at $30,789 with 67,828 miles in Lancaster, OH.

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Sold by Bob-Boyd Auto Family

2840 North Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Hours
Mon–Thu
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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2021 Ford Explorer ST

VIN 1FM5K8GC4MGA45448

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Market price range

Based on 384 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 28, 2026
This vehicle · $30,789
Below market
$24,944
Typical price
$29,533
Above market
$33,987

This vehicle: $30,789 — $1,256 above the typical market price ($29,533)

Asking $30,789 · typical market price $29,533 · based on 384 comparable same-build listings.

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89 cheaper within 50 miles · best $27,794 less

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $1,509 (−4.7%) over 25 days.

Sep 24, 2026 · $32,298 Oct 19, 2026 · $30,789

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8GC4MGA45448, spanning 25 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Bob-Boyd Auto Family Lancaster, OH 43130 $30,789 67,828 mi 2026-10-19 13 h ago
Bob Boyd Ford 43130 $30,789 67,828 mi 2026-09-26 4 d ago
Bob-Boyd Ford CJDR Lancaster, OH 43130 $30,391 67,828 mi 2026-09-25 10 h ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Bob Boyd Ford Lancaster, OH 43130 $31,479 67,828 mi 2026-09-26 4 d ago
Bob-Boyd Ford CJDR Lancaster, OH 43130 $31,081 67,828 mi 2026-09-25 7 d ago
Bob-Boyd Auto Family Lancaster, OH 43130 $31,479 67,833 mi 2026-09-25 8 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8GC4MGA45448
Trim
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

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  • ✓ 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 $10,833
Fuel $10,100
Insurance $5,050
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $29,733

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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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  • SUSPENSION
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V870000
  • ENGINE
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 20V788000
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Ford 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 $1,285 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $24,783
June 2026 $24,510
July 2026 $24,195
August 2026 $23,974
September 2026 $23,666
October 2026 $23,498
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As of October 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 ($22,089, 2,562 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,495, 1,631 listings).

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2021 Ford Explorer

ST · United States

$30,391

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $29,500 · 334 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $27,001–$32,100

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Photo: ST · 67,828 mi · view VIN

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Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2021 Ford Explorer
ST
$29,500$27,001–$32,100334
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
All trims
$22,089$19,787–$24,8042,562
2021 Kia Telluride
All trims
$22,849$19,995–$25,4991,168
2021 Hyundai Palisade
All trims
$22,995$20,594–$25,3691,079
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
All trims
$25,495$23,298–$27,7961,631
2021 Honda Pilot
All trims
$24,879$22,220–$27,4881,023

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 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–present

What 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 29,264 $50,800 100% —
2026 19,302 $49,744 98% 1,445 mi
2025 4,188 $38,500 76% 22,691 mi
2024 2,291 $33,995 67% 32,327 mi
2023 6,547 $30,990 61% 44,330 mi
2022 4,033 $27,148 53% 64,191 mi
2021 2,860 $23,216 46% 80,933 mi
2020 3,976 $21,173 42% 88,536 mi

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