2021 Ford Explorer for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.6 to 12.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 27 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.6 to 12.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 27
For sale
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2021 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.8 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 201 g/km | 224 g/km | 232 g/km | 249.3 g/km | 268 g/km | 277 g/km | 293 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.33 | $14.88 | $15.35 | $16.59 | $17.67 | $17.98 | $19.38 |
2021 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$3,000 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,666 | $2,976 | $3,070 | $3,318 | $3,534 | $3,596 | $3,876 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2021 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 455 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (130), unknown or other (88) and engine (51). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V451000 | 2026-07-14 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. |
| 26V402000 | 2026-06-24 | power train:automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. |
| 26V159000 | 2026-03-17 | seat belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. |
| 26V117000 | 2026-03-03 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly. |
| 26V123000 | 2026-03-03 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 25V685000 | 2025-10-10 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit... |
| 25V455000 | 2025-07-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. |
| 25V442000 | 2025-06-27 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,... |
| 25V393000 | 2025-06-13 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. |
| 25V159000 | 2025-03-14 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 25V166000 | 2025-03-14 | power train:driveline:driveshaft | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. |
| 25V093000 | 2025-02-14 | seat belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row... |
| 24V852000 | 2024-11-08 | equipment:other:labels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor... |
| 24V635000 | 2024-08-23 | engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power. |
| 24V598000 | 2024-08-09 | engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components,... |
| 23V675000 | 2023-10-06 | power train:driveline:driveshaft | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. |
| 23V626000 | 2023-09-08 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. |
| 23V342000 | 2023-05-12 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 23V305000 | 2023-04-28 | back over prevention:display function | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not... |
| 23V199000 | 2023-03-24 | parking brake:electrical | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2021 Ford Explorer?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Ford Explorer for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2021 Ford Explorer before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 455 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, unknown or other and engine; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
The 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid, paired with a 10-speed automatic, drives it. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The EPA rates it at 8.6 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 26 litres. That works out to about $13.33 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Good uses for the Explorer
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
A longer test drive
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Explorer for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Explorer first, and buy only if it fits your life.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.33 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
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The 2021 Ford Explorer trims in Canada
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Buying the 2021 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2021 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2021 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2021 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2666.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.