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2021 Ford Explorer Timberline
SUV · 300 hp · 21 mpg combined
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$46,015Factory MSRP, base configuration
Market
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking13 factory options, from $70 to $1,995.
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,695
Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior$935
Outfitters Cargo - Skybox$935
Outfitters Bike - Front Loader$935
Roof-Rail Crossbars$325
Splash Guards$160
Cargo Mat$150
Engine Block Heater$90
Wheel Lock Kit$75
Smoker's Package$70
Equipment Group 800A—
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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.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.
300hp2.3L four-cylinder turbo
310lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 19 city · 23 highway
AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
6Seats
18.2 cu ftCargo volume
5,300 lbsMax towing
125 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- front, side, and rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- adaptive cruise control
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- manual rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way power passenger seat
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 2 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- painted alloy wheels
- 18 in. wheels
- All terrain tires
- P265/65R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- descent control
- 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
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- 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
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- speed sensitive volume control
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
1 interior
- Deep Cypress
Leatherette.
5 factory paints
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Forged Green Metallic
- Agate Black Metallic
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
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 Timberline.
2022 Explorer Timberline
$48,320$2,305 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Explorer Base
$32,765$13,250 less5 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Explorer Timberline
$48,980$2,965 more23 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.