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2021 Ford Explorer Base for sale

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 27 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km
Recalls
27

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2021 Ford Explorer Base specs

2021 Ford Explorer Base powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5
Engine2.3L 4-cylinder turbo2.3L 4-cylinder turbo3.0L 6-cylinder turbo3.0L 6-cylinder turbo3.3L 6-cylinder
DriveRear-wheel driveFour-wheel driveRear-wheel driveFour-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
Transmission10-speed automatic10-speed automatic10-speed automatic10-speed automatic10-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
City11.2 L/100 km11.7 L/100 km13.2 L/100 km13.4 L/100 km14.5 L/100 km
Highway8.3 L/100 km8.7 L/100 km9.2 L/100 km9.8 L/100 km10.0 L/100 km
Combined9.9 L/100 km10.3 L/100 km11.4 L/100 km11.6 L/100 km12.5 L/100 km
CO₂232 g/km240 g/km268 g/km277 g/km293 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$15.35$15.97$17.67$17.98$19.38

2021 Ford Explorer Base: every figure

2021 Ford Explorer Base figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5
Displacement2.3 L2.3 L3.0 L3.0 L3.3 L
Cylinders44666
MPG city (US)2120181816
MPG highway (US)2827262423
MPG combined (US)2423212019
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2928252423
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,800US$2,900US$3,200US$3,350US$3,550
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$3,070$3,194$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 Base

  • 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.
2021 Ford Explorer Base recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
26V4510002026-07-14seats:mid/rear assemblyFord 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.
26V4020002026-06-24power train:automatic transmissionFord 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.
26V1590002026-03-17seat beltsFord 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.
26V1170002026-03-03visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motorFord 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.
26V1230002026-03-03back over prevention:softwareFord 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...
25V6850002025-10-10equipment:electrical:engine block heaterFord 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...
25V4550002025-07-07fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpFord 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.
25V4420002025-06-27back over prevention:softwareFord 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,...
25V3930002025-06-13seats:mid/rear assemblyFord 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.
25V1590002025-03-14back over prevention:softwareFord 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.
25V1660002025-03-14power train:driveline:driveshaftFord 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.
25V0930002025-02-14seat beltsFord 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...
24V8520002024-11-08equipment:other:labelsFord 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...
24V6350002024-08-23engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanicalFord 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.
24V5980002024-08-09engineFord 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,...
23V6750002023-10-06power train:driveline:driveshaftFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
23V6260002023-09-08electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryFord 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.
23V3420002023-05-12back over prevention: sensing system: cameraFord 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.
23V3050002023-04-28back over prevention:display functionFord 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...
23V1990002023-03-24parking brake:electricalFord 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.

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Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Ford Explorer Base?

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 Base before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2021 Ford Explorer Base 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 Base cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3070.00.

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.