Live US dealer listings Median-priced benchmark Updated 2026-10-17
Market price · Used 2021 Ford Explorer 2,959 listings tracked

Used 2021 Ford Explorer Price in the US

A used 2021 Ford Explorer in the US typically lists for $20,284–$26,596, with a median asking price of $23,335 across 2,959 active US dealer listings (as of 2026-10-17). The cheapest one listed right now is $8,122, a 2021 Police in Waterford, MI — below 95% of the market, so expect high mileage, a base trim or a branded title — check the vehicle history.

Used 2021 Ford Explorer · asking prices2,959 listings
$14k$34k
Typical range
$20,284 – $26,596
Median
$23,335
Cheapest 5%
under $15,995
Cheapest listed now
$8,122

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  1. $8,122
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    181,308 mi · Waterford, MI · North Oakland Motors · +4 more like it here
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  2. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $8,995
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    157,004 mi · Hazel Park, MI · Global Auto Sales
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  3. $10,250
    2021 Ford Explorer XLT
    76,347 mi · Harrisburg, SD · Interstate Auto Center, Inc
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  4. $10,901
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    163,143 mi · Lockport, NY · Master Motors of Buffalo
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  5. $10,995
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    120,004 mi · Des Moines, IA · Kars Inc. Pleasant Hill
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  6. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $11,045
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    146,341 mi · Melrose Park, IL · Asia Motors
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  7. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $11,547
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    104,632 mi · Waterford, MI · North Oakland Motors
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  8. $11,784
    2021 Ford Explorer Base
    150,731 mi · Shawnee, OK · Joe Cooper Ford of Shawnee
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  9. $11,867
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    132,481 mi · Elgin, IL · Elgin Kia
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  10. $11,889
    2021 Ford Explorer XLT
    150,580 mi · Hollywood, FL · Autoland by JJ
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These are the bottom of the market, not the going rate — every one is priced below 95% of active listings. A typical used 2021 Ford Explorer asks $20,284–$26,596. Cars this far under: expect high mileage, a base trim or a branded title — check the vehicle history.

FAQ

How much does a used 2021 Ford Explorer cost?

A used 2021 Ford Explorer in the US typically lists for $20,284 to $26,596, with a median asking price of $23,335 across 2,959 active US dealer listings. Nine in ten are priced between $15,995 and $32,859 (as of 2026-10-17, source: UnderMarket Cars).

Is $23,000 a good price for a used 2021 Ford Explorer?

That sits at about the market median ($23,335) for a used 2021 Ford Explorer. Under $20,284 puts you in the cheapest quarter of active US listings and under $15,995 in the cheapest 5%; above $32,859 is the priciest 5% (as of 2026-10-17).

What is the cheapest used 2021 Ford Explorer for sale right now?

$8,122 — a 2021 Ford Explorer Police in Waterford, MI, $15,213 under the median (as of 2026-10-17).

Are these MSRP or real asking prices?

Real asking prices from active US dealer listings, deduplicated by VIN — not manufacturer MSRP. They already reflect dealer discounts, and they exclude tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

How often are prices updated?

The listing data behind UnderMarket Cars is rebuilt from live US dealer inventory every few hours, and this used 2021 Ford Explorer page is regenerated from it when it is requested. The figures on this page are from 2026-10-17.

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Prices updated 2026-10-17. Data covers active dealer listings across the USA.