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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
SUV · 300 hp · 23–24 mpg combined
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$35,075Factory 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 tracking23 factory options, from $70 to $3,540.
Equipment Group 202A$3,540
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995
XLT Sport Appearance Package$1,795
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,695
20" Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels$1,295
Outfitters Bike - Front Loader$935
Outfitters Cargo - Skybox$935
Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior$935
Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+$895
Class III Trailer Tow Package$545
2nd Row Bench$495
Roof-Rail Crossbars$325
All-Weather Floor Mats w/Carpet Mats$200
P255/55R20 All-Season Self Sealing Tires$195
Cargo Area Management System$165
Splash Guards$160
All-Weather Floor Mats w/o Carpet Mats$160
Cargo Mat$150
Engine Block Heater$90
Wheel Lock Kit$75
Smoker's Package$70
Equipment Group 200A—
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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.
300hp2.3L four-cylinder turbo
310lb-ftTorque
23–24mpgCombined · 20–21 city · 27–28 highway
AWD / RWD10-speed shiftable automatic
6Seats
18.2 cu ftCargo volume
4,345 lbsCurb weight
5,300 lbsMax towing
123 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 2 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- 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
- 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
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- painted alloy wheels
- 18 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/65R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- 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
- 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
- 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
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height 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
5 interiors
- Ebony
- Sandstone
- Sandstone
- Light Slate
- Ebony
Leatherette or premium cloth.
10 factory paints
- Oxford White
- Stone Gray Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Agate Black Metallic
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Atlas Blue Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Forged Green Metallic
- Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
8 of the 10 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
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Explorer XLT.
2022 Explorer XLT
$38,570$3,495 more11 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Explorer XLT
$36,925$1,850 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Explorer XLT
$38,570$3,495 more23 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.