# 2021 Ford Explorer XLT

- Price (advertised): $18,224
- Market price: $19,424
- Deal: Good deal, score 70/100, rank 7 of 30
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 80,617 mi
- Model year: 2021
- Color: Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Drivetrain: RWD
- VIN: 1FMSK7DH9MGB01476
- Photos: 23
- Dealer: sewellinfiniti-northhouston.com, Houston, TX
- Market: Houston
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $18,224, $1,200 (6.2%) under its market price of $19,424.
- Market price is what a 2021 Ford Explorer with 80,617 miles is advertised for around Houston.
- 80,617 miles is above the 60,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 7 of 30 comparable 2021 Ford Explorer in Houston, score 70 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=1FMSK7DH9MGB01476

## Specs

- Engine: 2.3L 4-Cylinder In-Line
- Transmission: Automatic
- Fuel: gas
- Stock number: 5434271A
- First listed: 2026-10-30

## Itemized price

- Advertised price: $18,224
- Dealer document fee: $225
- Price history: 2026-10-30 $19,224, 2026-11-13 $18,224

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2017 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-ford-explorer-sport-4wd-fab130bb5214/) at $16,997, 42,090 mi, Westside Kia
- 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
- 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: [2022 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-ford-explorer-xlt-493dc1741cf5/) at $20,219, 67,237 mi, machaikchevy.com
- A step up: [2021 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2021-ford-explorer-xlt-252b9e14fa4c/) at $19,220, 72,267 mi, bigstarford.com

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