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2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch
SUV · 365 hp · 20–21 mpg combined
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$52,600Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking16 factory options, from $70 to $1,995.
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,695
Premium Technology Package$1,295
Outfitters Bike - Front Loader$935
Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior$935
Outfitters Cargo - Skybox$935
2nd Row Bench$495
Roof-Rail Crossbars$325
All-Weather Floor Mats w/Carpet Mats$200
Splash Guards$160
Cargo Mat$150
Engine Block Heater$90
Wheel Lock Kit$75
Smoker's Package$70
Equipment Group 701A—
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Which Explorer is right for you?
Nine trims, $32,925 to $53,335. Tap one to open it.
Base300 hpXLT300 hpLimited300 hpTimberline300 hpST400 hpLimited Hybrid318 hpKing Ranch365 hpPlatinum365 hpPlatinum Hybrid318 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $10,180, from XLT to Limited.
The numbers.
Two configurations: all-wheel or rear-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.
365hp3.0L six-cylinder turbo
380lb-ftTorque
20–21mpgCombined · 18 city · 24–26 highway
AWD / RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
6Seats
18.2 cu ftCargo volume
5,600 lbsMax towing
136 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- sport front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 3 memorized driver seat settings
- 6-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- ventilated driver seat
- ventilated passenger seat
- 2 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- power folding split-bench third row seats
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- front, side, and rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- automatic parking assist
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- power rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/55R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- emergency braking preparation
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- adaptive headlights
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
- 980 watts stereo output
- 12 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
1 interior
- Mesa/Norias
Premium leather.
9 factory paints
- Atlas Blue Metallic
- Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Stone Gray Metallic
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Agate Black Metallic
- Forged Green Metallic
- Oxford White
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
26 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
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Other years of the Explorer King Ranch.
2022 Explorer King Ranch
$53,630$1,030 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Explorer Base
$32,765$19,835 less5 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Explorer King Ranch
$54,075$1,475 more23 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.