2021 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMSK8DH1MGC25814

Market price for this build

$22,994

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No longer listed since around Jun 10, 2026

Last listed by EchoPark Automotive - Raleigh · Cary, NC

Last asking price: $22,197
Odometer: 80,460 mi
On the market: 3 months

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Last listed by EchoPark Automotive - Raleigh

2333 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27518

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2021 Ford Explorer XLT

VIN 1FMSK8DH1MGC25814

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Market price range

Based on 843 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 14, 2026

Below market

$18,586

Typical price

$22,994

Above market

$26,868

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2021 Ford Explorer XLT for sale near CaryNC

31 cheaper within 50 miles · best $10,267 less

14 same trim from $19,900 ▼ $2,297 less Princeton

46 from 2020–2022, same body from $11,930 ▼ $10,267 less

3 one trim down from $12,700 ▼ $9,497 less Raleigh

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $1,210 (+5.8%) over 69 days.

Feb 25, 2026 · $20,987 May 5, 2026 · $22,197

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK8DH1MGC25814, spanning 69 days.

Listings

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
EchoPark Automotive - Raleigh	Cary, NC 27518	$22,197	80,460 mi	2026-05-05	125 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMSK8DH1MGC25814

Trim

XLT

Engine

2.3L · V4

Horsepower

270

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

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✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $8,090

Fuel $10,100

Insurance $5,100

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $27,040

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 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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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 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

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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

$23,348

Comparison catalog median · 2,017 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$25,075

Median asking price · 977 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$22,653–$27,991

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
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–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	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