2021 Ford Explorer SUV

2021 Explorer

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Competition

$32,225 MSRP From
22.3 mpg AVG, Comb.
400 hp Max. Power
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Ford Explorer is a six to seven-seat large-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2021 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,400 to $2,850, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,750 in extra fuel spending. Ford Explorer has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Offers

There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2021 Ford Explorer XLT RWD has been offered for $269 before.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width:
Width W/O Mirrors: 78.9 in
Length: 198.8 in
Height: 70.2 in
Wheelbase: 119.1 in

2021 Explorer has a relatively short wheelbase ( 119.1 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4345 - 4727 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 43 inHip Room: 59.2 inHead Room: 40.7 inShoulder Room: 61.8 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39 inHip Room: 59.1 inHead Room: 40.5 inShoulder Room: 61.9 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

47.9 ft³

2021 Explorer seats from six to seven adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - legs - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Explorer ia a class-leader on only two measurements - hips and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 47.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2021 Explorer Base	2021 Explorer XLT	2021 Explorer Limited	2021 Explorer ST	2021 Explorer Platinum
Configuration	2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD	2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD	2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD	3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD	3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD
Starging MSRP	$32,225	$34,225	$34,000	$36,000	$45,005	$47,005	$52,605	$54,480
Engine	2.3 L/140	2.3 L/140	2.3 L/140	2.3 L/140	2.3 L/140	2.3 L/140	3.0 L/183	3.0 L/183
HP	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	400 hp	365 hp
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive
City	21 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG
Highway	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG	24 MPG	24 MPG
Combined	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	20 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400	$2,500	$2,850	$2,850

2021 Explorer SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $829 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Explorer has a class-leading fuel economy of 24 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 135
Recalls: 11

2021 Explorer SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and thirty-five complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also eleven recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.