# 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

- Price (advertised): $21,282
- Market price: $19,612
- Deal: Above market, score 25/100, rank 11 of 12
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 82,957 mi
- Model year: 2021
- Color: Silver Metallic
- Drivetrain: 4WD
- VIN: 1FMSK8DH2MGB45051
- Photos: 27
- Dealer: hornehyundai.com, Apache Junction, AZ
- Market: Phoenix
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $21,282, $1,670 over its market price of $19,612.
- Market price is what a 2021 Ford Explorer with 82,957 miles is advertised for around Phoenix.
- 82,957 miles is above the 60,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 11 of 12 comparable 2021 Ford Explorer in Phoenix, score 25 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=1FMSK8DH2MGB45051

## Specs

- Engine: 2.3L 4-Cylinder In-Line
- Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic w/OD
- Stock number: 261213A
- First listed: 2026-10-29

## Itemized price

- Price history: 2026-10-29 n/a, 2026-10-30 $21,535, 2026-11-10 $21,282

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2020 Ford Explorer Base](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-base-a7fbfafe05f7/) at $18,576, 57,351 mi, Earnhardt Chevrolet
- Costs less: [2019 Ford Explorer Limited FWD](https://carfinity.ai/car/2019-ford-explorer-limited-fwd-e9abe70eb6dd/) at $19,094, 77,562 mi, AutoNation Chevrolet Arrowhead
- Costs less: [2022 Ford EXPLORER XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-ford-explorer-xlt-8182440e2f71/) at $18,593, 88,979 mi, kengarffhyundaisurprise.com
- A step up: [2022 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-ford-explorer-xlt-110280c5f6ff/) at $22,658, 62,267 mi, San Tan Ford
- A step up: [2018 Ford Explorer Platinum](https://carfinity.ai/car/2018-ford-explorer-platinum-feaea3f3bb1d/) at $22,679, 65,946 mi, yourscottsdaleforddealer.com
- A step up: [2023 Ford EXPLORER XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2023-ford-explorer-xlt-4bbfd76303e2/) at $22,109, 83,090 mi, hyundaiofscottsdale.com

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