Used 2021 Ford Explorer for Sale near Houston, TX
184 results
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Agate Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 101,247
- Stock #:
- LGC79738
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC1LGC79738
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2020 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
101,247 mi
$25,216
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Light Slate
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 43,283
- Stock #:
- MGA04531
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DHXMGA04531
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2021 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
43,283 mi
$24,220
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Light Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 81,722
- Stock #:
- LGA52522
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HC7LGA52522
Sponsored Listing
2020 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
81,722 mi
$24,855
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Iconic Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 150,494
- Stock #:
- 263439B
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH6LGD16389
2020 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
150,494 mi
$12,522
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 117,009
- Stock #:
- LGB71647
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7FH3LGB71647
2020 Ford Explorer
Limited RWD
117,009 mi
$16,781
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Blue Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 85,269
- Stock #:
- TC5633B
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC9MGA15510
2021 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
85,269 mi
$27,988
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Oxford White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 72,987
- Stock #:
- NGA80304
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7FH7NGA80304
2022 Ford Explorer
Limited RWD
72,987 mi
$23,052
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- White Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 23,174
- Stock #:
- 260013A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HC5LGA38022
2020 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
23,174 mi
$31,617
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 87,763
- Stock #:
- LGC81981
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH2LGC81981
2020 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
87,763 mi
$18,661
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- White Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 132,910
- Stock #:
- TLGB35019
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7FH3LGB35019
2020 Ford Explorer
Limited RWD
132,910 mi
$16,495
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 55,008
- Stock #:
- LGC75206
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC3LGC75206
2020 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
55,008 mi
$27,669
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,119
- Stock #:
- TMGB40100
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH5MGB40100
2021 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
89,119 mi
$20,223
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Stone Blue Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 82,269
- Stock #:
- NGB71019
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DHXNGB71019
2022 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
82,269 mi
$21,400
CarGurus Analysis:
2021 Ford Explorer
With 489 currently listed for sale near Houston, TX and an average price of $23,243.00, 29.2% of 2021 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2021 Ford Explorer 5 / 5 stars.
93.3% of 2021 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2021 Ford Explorer offers a spacious interior, multiple powertrain options, and advanced safety technology, making it a strong contender in the three-row SUV market.
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Magnetic)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 83,186
- Stock #:
- SP2712A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7FH5LGB04063
2020 Ford Explorer
Limited RWD
83,186 mi
$21,477
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Red Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 66,598
- Stock #:
- UA80123
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7FH7LGA80123
2020 Ford Explorer
Limited RWD
66,598 mi
$22,723
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Iconic Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 82,557
- Stock #:
- LGA80704
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH1LGA80704
2020 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
82,557 mi
$20,220
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Red Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 91,740
- Stock #:
- S6G084A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7FH6LGD15854
2020 Ford Explorer
Limited RWD
91,740 mi
$20,599
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Light Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 81,722
- Stock #:
- LGA52522
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HC7LGA52522
2020 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
81,722 mi
$24,855
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 55,857
- Stock #:
- C85258
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH2LGC85258
2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
55,857 mi
$19,994
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 75,116
- Stock #:
- M28444
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH2NGB61049
2022 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
75,116 mi
$21,130
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 86,050
- Stock #:
- TG431657A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7FH6MGA87985
2021 Ford Explorer
Limited RWD
86,050 mi
$22,317
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 72,776
- Stock #:
- DT8365A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH5NGC02130
2022 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
72,776 mi
$25,664
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 55,788
- Stock #:
- NGB12793
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH8NGB12793
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2022 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
55,788 mi
$26,355
CarGurus Analysis: 2021 Ford Explorer
overall
Summary
With 489 currently listed for sale near Houston, TX and an average price of $23,243.00, 29.2% of 2021 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2021 Ford Explorer 5 / 5 stars.
93.3% of 2021 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.
The 2021 Ford Explorer offers a spacious interior, multiple powertrain options, and advanced safety technology, making it a strong contender in the three-row SUV market.
Why it stands out
The 2021 Ford Explorer has made a name for itself in the competitive three-row SUV segment, thanks to its impressive blend of performance, comfort, and modern technology. With multiple powertrain options available, including the robust 3.0-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, the Explorer is capable of delivering up to 400 horsepower, catering to a variety of driving preferences. The spacious interior is designed with family needs in mind, offering ample legroom in the second row and a third row that accommodates adults comfortably, although it's best suited for children on longer trips.
From a design perspective, the Explorer maintains a sporty aesthetic with its raked belt lines, while the interior boasts both functionality and user-friendly tech features, such as the standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Furthermore, Ford has included a suite of advanced safety features, enhancing the vehicle's appeal to families. However, some users have noted that the interior materials can feel less premium compared to competitors, and availability of certain advanced safety features depends on the trim level. Overall, the Explorer is a well-rounded option for those seeking a capable midsize SUV.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $25,357.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 31.9%
- User rating: 4.92 / 5
- Total listings: 486
- Average price: $31,053.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 29.7%
- User rating: 4.75 / 5
- Total listings: 387
- Average price: $39,896.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 30.8%
- User rating: 5 / 5
- Total listings: 250
This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from June 23, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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Joy S
Reviewed a 2021 Ford Explorer on Jun 29, 2024
I love this suv. Its comfortable, stylish, and the perfect size for a family!
Diana R
Reviewed a 2021 Ford ST AWD on May 31, 2025
Great family suv. Plenty of space & good trunk size. Overall great SUV
Shane H
Reviewed a 2021 Ford Explorer on Jul 23, 2024
This car had everything I was looking for, and I am even finding more features now that I own it
clif m
Reviewed a 2021 Ford Explorer on Jul 17, 2024
Great vehicle, great value, great options, best SUV offered. Highly recommended
2021 Ford Explorer Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| RWD | $32,925 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $37,315 |
| Limited RWD | $45,255 |
| Platinum AWD | $54,730 |
| Limited AWD | $47,255 |
| ST AWD | $49,000 |
| XLT RWD | $35,075 |
| XLT AWD | $37,075 |
2021 Ford Explorer Price Trends
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