# 2021 Ford EXPLORER Limited

- Price (advertised): $17,213
- Market price: $15,926
- Deal: Above market, score 23/100, rank 26 of 30
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 126,501 mi
- Model year: 2021
- Color: Gray
- Drivetrain: 4WD
- VIN: 1FMSK8FH1MGA63986
- Photos: 27
- Dealer: bigstarhyundai.com, Friendswood, TX
- Market: Houston
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $17,213, $1,287 over its market price of $15,926.
- Market price is what a 2021 Ford EXPLORER with 126,501 miles is advertised for around Houston.
- 126,501 miles is above the 60,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 26 of 30 comparable 2021 Ford EXPLORER in Houston, score 23 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Safety and recalls

- NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 of 5
- Frontal crash: 5 of 5
- Side crash: 5 of 5
- Rollover: 4 of 5
- Recall campaigns issued for this model year: 26
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year: 458
- A recall campaign covers the model year, not this one car. Check this car's VIN: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?vin=1FMSK8FH1MGA63986

## Specs

- Engine: 2.3L 4-Cylinder In-Line
- Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic w/OD
- Fuel: gas
- Stock number: MGA63986T
- First listed: 2026-10-07

## Itemized price

- Advertised price: $17,213
- Dealer document fee: $225
- Price history: 2026-10-07 n/a, 2026-10-08 $19,813, 2026-10-14 $19,213, 2026-10-20 $18,813, 2026-10-28 $18,513, 2026-11-04 $18,213, 2026-11-12 $17,213

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2020 Ford Explorer Base](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-base-bbd654ed6434/) at $16,216, 87,058 mi, Gay Family Kia
- Costs less: [2020 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-xlt-c966ebc9b634/) at $15,448, 91,136 mi, Honda of Clear Lake
- Costs less: [2019 Ford Explorer Base](https://carfinity.ai/car/2019-ford-explorer-base-bec297fc53a7/) at $15,505, 70,661 mi, Auto Boutique Texas
- A step up: [2020 Ford Explorer](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-5841c5821f77/) at $19,015, 68,560 mi, northsidelexus.com
- A step up: [2021 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2021-ford-explorer-xlt-c8486227b379/) at $18,225, 70,693 mi, lexussouthwesthouston.com
- A step up: [2022 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-ford-explorer-xlt-d33dfa908c77/) at $18,720, 81,549 mi, keatingnissan.com

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