Used 2021 Ford Explorer for Sale near Modesto, CA
190 results
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Red
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 53,824
- Stock #:
- 5124PA
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC4LGB74983


Sponsored by Modesto Toyota
2020 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
53,824 mi
$32,346
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 35,344
- Stock #:
- MGA63130PC
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HCXMGA63130

Sponsored Listing
2021 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
35,344 mi
$33,357
- Year:
- 2021
- 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:
- Black (Ebony With Light Slate Uppers)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 49,986
- Stock #:
- F31915A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GCXMGA63257

Sponsored Listing
2021 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
49,986 mi
$34,973
- 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)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 101,232
- Stock #:
- 5346
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH9LGA68364

2020 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
101,232 mi
$16,628
- Year:
- 2022
- 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:
- 70,486
- Stock #:
- C45486AR
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8FH8NGA84819

2022 Ford Explorer
Limited AWD
70,486 mi
$26,170
- Year:
- 2022
- 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:
- Light Slate
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 58,637
- Stock #:
- HH1612G
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH3NGC01760

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
58,637 mi
$26,957
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Mileage:
- 73,927
- Stock #:
- 71245
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC8LGA17425

2020 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
73,927 mi
$28,121
- 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)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 91,072
- Stock #:
- LGB42201P
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH1LGB42201

-$440
2020 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
91,072 mi
$19,608
$19,168
- Year:
- 2022
- 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 (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 49,316
- Stock #:
- P137854
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH3NGC32118

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
49,316 mi
$28,835
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Stone Gray Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Sandstone
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 59,803
- Stock #:
- 509859A
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH7MGC18375

-$800
2021 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
59,803 mi
$21,883
$21,083
- 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:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 27,083
- Stock #:
- 8225438A
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC9LGB42496

2020 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
27,083 mi
$34,835
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 62,939
- Stock #:
- 25865
- VIN:
- 1FM5K7LC7MGB71559

2021 Ford Explorer
King Ranch RWD
62,939 mi
$27,990
- Year:
- 2022
- 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:
- 72,204
- Stock #:
- T12038
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH9NGA02454

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
72,204 mi
$25,101
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:
- Gray (Magnetic)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 84,222
- Stock #:
- LGC59827T
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH6LGC59827

2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
84,222 mi
$20,558
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Carbonized Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony Perforated Leather-Trimmed with Miko Suede)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 60,564
- Stock #:
- 9459
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC3NGC39339

2022 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
60,564 mi
$33,985
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 24 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 74,095
- Stock #:
- NGA74871PC
- VIN:
- 1FMSK7DH8NGA74871

2022 Ford Explorer
XLT RWD
74,095 mi
$23,670
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,452
- Stock #:
- 424374
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC2NGC00385

2022 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
89,452 mi
$28,699
- Year:
- 2020
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2.3L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 75,179
- Stock #:
- 16573
- VIN:
- 1FMSK8DH4LGB12602

2020 Ford Explorer
XLT AWD
75,179 mi
$21,085
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 27,496
- Stock #:
- P137874
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC2NGC37906

2022 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
27,496 mi
$40,935
- Year:
- 2021
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 365 hp 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 35,344
- Stock #:
- MGA63130PC
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8HCXMGA63130

2021 Ford Explorer
Platinum AWD
35,344 mi
$33,357
- Year:
- 2022
- 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:
- 32,125
- Stock #:
- 424562
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC1NGC19011

2022 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
32,125 mi
$37,888
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 36,981
- Stock #:
- NGB88156
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC2NGB88156

-$1,000
2022 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
36,981 mi
$33,998
$32,998
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- Explorer
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 3L V6
- Exterior color:
- Black Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black (Ebony)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 89,452
- Stock #:
- 424374
- VIN:
- 1FM5K8GC2NGC00385

Sponsored Listing
2022 Ford Explorer
ST AWD
89,452 mi
$28,699
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 |
| ST AWD | $49,000 |
| XLT RWD | $35,075 |
| XLT AWD | $37,075 |
2021 Ford Explorer Price Trends
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