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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
SUV · 365 hp · 20–21 mpg combined
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$52,730Factory 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 Cargo - MegaWarrior$935
Outfitters Bike - Front Loader$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 601A—
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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
4,727 lbsCurb weight
5,600 lbsMax towing
137 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 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
- 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
- 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
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- painted alloy wheels
- 21 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P275/45R21 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- 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
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- 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
2 interiors
- Ebony
- Light Sandstone
Both premium leather.
8 factory paints
- Forged Green Metallic
- Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Agate Black Metallic
- Stone Gray Metallic
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
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
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Explorer Platinum.
2022 Explorer Platinum
$53,775$1,045 more9 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Explorer Platinum
$58,250$5,520 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Explorer Platinum
$54,220$1,490 more23 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.