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2021 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FM5K8FW8MNA06482 · Stock #9156

$19,998
$285/moFinance with $4,000 down, 72 months, 5.9% example APR, tax inPrice details

Est. out the door $21,248

With 6.25% TX sales tax (est.). Title and registration extra.

#26 of 37 comparable cars around Dallas. How it compares

Listed for saleFair pricePrice drop $987Listed 45 days ago

Agate Black Metallic

Hybrid

3.3L 4-Cylinder

10-speed automatic

SUV

91,267 miles

How it compares

Against the 37 comparable 2021 Ford Explorer for sale around Dallas.

$9 (0%) under marketMarket price $20,007
Fair price: #26 of 37Score 50/100
91,267 milesAbove the 60,000 typical for its age
Price down $987It was $20,985 on Oct 8
Ranking: 2021 Ford Explorer, used

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Year20215 others
TrimLimited5 others
ColorAgate Black Metallic5 others
DrivetrainNot listed5 others

Specs

Transmission
10-speed automatic
Engine
3.3L 4-Cylinder
Fuel
Hybrid
Body
SUV
Exterior
Agate Black Metallic

Safety and recalls

2021 Ford Explorer, from the US safety agency NHTSA.

Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆
26 recall campaigns issued for this model year
  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2026-07-14

    Ford 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and mod

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2026-06-24

    Ford 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety ri

  • SEAT BELTS 2026-03-17

    Ford 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contac

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR 2026-03-03

    Ford 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-73

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2026-03-03

    Ford 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 pla

    Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 2025-10-10

    Ford 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

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2025-07-07

    Ford 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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letter

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2025-06-27

    Ford 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 Aviat

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number fo

  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2025-06-13

    Ford 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford cu

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2025-03-14

    Ford 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 display

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numb

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 2025-03-14

    Ford 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. For

  • SEAT BELTS 2025-02-14

    Ford 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 anch

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center s

A campaign covers the model year, not every car.

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458 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Power Train
124
Unknown Or Other
86
Engine
52
Electrical System
47
Involving a crash
16
Involving a fire
6

Counts cover every 2021 Explorer on the road, so popular models have more.

Price details

Advertised price$19,998
Est. out the door, with 6.25% TX sales tax$21,248

Dropped $987; last change November 6, 2026. Listed 45 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history Down $987 since Oct 8

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VIN 1FM5K8FW8MNA06482 · Stock 9156. Price is the dealer's advertised price and excludes tax, title and registration. Payment estimates are on approved credit. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

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$285/mo72 months, 5.9% example APR, $4,000 down
Price with 6.25% TX sales tax
$21,248
Amount financed
$17,248

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Price details

Advertised price$19,998
Est. out the door, with 6.25% TX sales tax$21,248

Dropped $987; last change November 6, 2026. Listed 45 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history

Down $987 since Oct 8

Advertised at $19,998 today. Listed 45 days ago.

Oct 8$20,985Now$19,998Oct 8Oct 26Nov 13
November 6, 2026
-$486 $19,998
October 31, 2026
-$404 $20,484
October 16, 2026
+$388 $20,888
October 9, 2026
-$485 $20,500
October 8, 2026
$20,985

The dealer's advertised price, each time it changed.