Used 2021 Ford Explorer for Sale near Madison, WI
226 results
- Year:
- 2021
- 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
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 66,856
- Stock #:
- XXXP33178
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH6MGA59919


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2021 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
66,856 mi
$24,958
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 98,482
- Stock #:
- CT288A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH5LGB19851

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2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
98,482 mi
$20,391
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 97,155
- Stock #:
- 15268
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8KH3NGB09387

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2022 Ford Explorer
ST-Line AWD
97,155 mi
$23,957
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Oxford White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 79,136
- Stock #:
- 1245A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH1LGB70957

2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
79,136 mi
$21,619
- Year:
- 2022
- 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
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 41,292
- Stock #:
- T8680
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8BH0NGB01084

2022 Ford Explorer
AWD
41,292 mi
$25,224
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Agate Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 97,559
- Stock #:
- 5049A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH4LGA92526

2020 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
97,559 mi
$21,717
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Light Slate
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 72,180
- Stock #:
- F39450P
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH6NGA22306

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
72,180 mi
$27,077
- 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:
- 77,644
- Stock #:
- 8761A KEY W92
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH1LGB13770

2020 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
77,644 mi
$24,995
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 84,350
- Stock #:
- P17451A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH4NGC17921

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
84,350 mi
$23,589
- Year:
- 2022
- 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:
- 35,968
- Stock #:
- 5112P
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH3NGC33334

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
35,968 mi
$28,788
- 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:
- 66,942
- Stock #:
- G12247A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH8LGA12287

2020 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
66,942 mi
$25,997
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Agate Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony Cloth)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 105,722
- Stock #:
- C039A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH2LGB19719

2020 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
105,722 mi
$16,844
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Agate Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 95,080
- Stock #:
- LB35552
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH5MGA47256

2021 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
95,080 mi
$22,434
CarGurus Analysis:
2021 Ford Explorer
With 8,035 currently listed for sale and an average price of $24,913.00, 33.6% 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.
80.7% of 2021 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident-free.
The 2021 Ford Explorer features multiple powertrain options, including a turbocharged engine that provides robust performance and a spacious interior designed for family comfort.
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 81,399
- Stock #:
- 26325A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH5LGA79206

2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
81,399 mi
$21,500
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 53,228
- Stock #:
- N14393
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH3LGC26784

2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
53,228 mi
$26,242
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 84,013
- Stock #:
- U1597
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC0MGA57810

2021 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
84,013 mi
$27,143
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 61,981
- Stock #:
- TPC3202
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8BH1NGB75694

-$800
2022 Ford Explorer
AWD
61,981 mi
$24,906
$24,106
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 68,074
- Stock #:
- T9056
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH8NGB72501

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
68,074 mi
$26,579
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- RAPID RED METALLIC TINTED
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (EBONY)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 40,425
- Stock #:
- T261772A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH1NGB42141

2022 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
40,425 mi
$30,979
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Agate Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Light Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,531
- Stock #:
- K26S212A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HC9LGA75655

2020 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
89,531 mi
$23,899
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Oxford White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 111,253
- Stock #:
- 15003A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH9LGB09890

-$500
2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
111,253 mi
$17,902
$17,402
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Red Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,666
- Stock #:
- 08T1191A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH4LGC03544

2020 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
89,666 mi
$22,822
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 96,543
- Stock #:
- P3654A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH9LGA12217

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2020 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
96,543 mi
$21,897
CarGurus Analysis: 2021 Ford Explorer
overall

Summary
With 8,035 currently listed for sale and an average price of $24,913.00, 33.6% 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.
80.7% of 2021 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident-free.
The 2021 Ford Explorer features multiple powertrain options, including a turbocharged engine that provides robust performance and a spacious interior designed for family comfort.
Why it stands out
The 2021 Ford Explorer distinguishes itself in the midsize SUV market with its blend of performance, spaciousness, and an array of available features. With a range of powertrains that include a fuel-efficient hybrid option, as well as variations like the sport-tuned ST that delivers a remarkable 400 horsepower, it caters to a wide array of consumer preferences. Owners praise its generous interior space, making it comfortable for families, particularly the third-row seating that allows for ample passenger capacity. While the Explorer offers numerous technologies such as an 8-inch touchscreen and the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety features, some reviewers noted areas for improvement, specifically regarding the quality of interior materials. Overall, the Explorer presents a compelling option for those seeking a versatile family vehicle equipped with modern conveniences.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $29,413.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 34.9%
- User rating: 4.92 / 5
- Total listings: 9,615
- Average price: $33,262.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 35.1%
- User rating: 4.75 / 5
- Total listings: 9,583
- Average price: $42,271.00
- Good/great deal percentage: 36.0%
- User rating: 5 / 5
- Total listings: 5,375
This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from June 22, 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 |
| XLT RWD | $35,075 |
| ST AWD | $49,000 |
| XLT AWD | $37,075 |
2021 Ford Explorer Price Trends
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