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2021 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN
1FTER4FH0MLD79635
GOOD DEAL
· $808 below typical price
Merrillville, IN
Listed at
$26,961
typical market $27,769 · 792 comps
This 2021 Ford Ranger XLT is listed at $26,961 in Merrillville, IN.
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Sold by Art Hill Lincoln
901 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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2021 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN 1FTER4FH0MLD79635
Accidents
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 792 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 11, 2026This vehicle · $26,961
Below market
$21,895
Typical price
$27,769
Above market
$32,288
This vehicle: $26,961 — $808 below the typical market price ($27,769)
Asking $26,961 · typical market price $27,769 · based on 792 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $300 (−1.1%) over 6 days.
Oct 5, 2026 · $27,261
Oct 11, 2026 · $26,961
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FTER4FH0MLD79635, spanning 6 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Hill Lincoln | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $26,961 | — | 2026-10-11 | 17 h ago |
| Art Hill Ford | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $26,700 | 74,829 mi | 2026-10-08 | 5 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Hill Lincoln | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $27,261 | — | 2026-10-05 | 4 d ago |
| Art Hill Ford | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $27,000 | 74,829 mi | 2026-09-29 | 3 d ago |
| Art Hill Ford Lincoln Mazda | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $27,000 | 74,829 mi | 2026-09-23 | 3 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FTER4FH0MLD79635Trim
XLT
Engine
5.8L · V8
Horsepower
200
Fuel
Gasoline
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
21
MPG
Highway
26
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 Ranger likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$9,486
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$5,250
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$28,586
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Ford Ranger has 6 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
6 recall campaigns on this model year
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SEATSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles equipped with rear seats containing fixed head restraints.NHTSA campaign 21V765000
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.NHTSA campaign 21V982000
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SEAT BELTSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V811000
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 Ranger 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 Ranger over the last 6 months — the market softened $610 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $27,400 |
| June 2026 | $27,008 |
| July 2026 | $26,954 |
| August 2026 | $26,793 |
| September 2026 | $26,721 |
| October 2026 | $26,790 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 11, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Ranger in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Frontier has the lowest median asking price ($23,391, 196 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma the highest ($32,798, 1,797 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 11, 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 Ranger
XLT · United States
$26,700Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $26,724 · 404 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $23,978–$29,468
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Ranger XLT | $26,724 | $23,978–$29,468 | 404 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado All trims | $25,100 | $20,399–$29,348 | 990 |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator All trims | $29,995 | $27,295–$33,350 | 2,008 |
| 2021 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $32,798 | $28,911–$36,395 | 1,797 |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier All trims | $23,391 | $20,354–$25,995 | 196 |
| 2021 GMC Canyon All trims | $28,826 | $25,689–$31,377 | 416 |
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 11, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 5 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 · 2019–2023What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 765 | $31,836 | 100% | 45,736 mi |
| 2022 | 775 | $28,995 | 91% | 63,652 mi |
| 2021 | 1,250 | $26,612 | 84% | 70,247 mi |
| 2020 | 1,004 | $24,296 | 76% | 77,800 mi |
| 2019 | 1,290 | $22,868 | 72% | 84,459 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
