Used 2021 Ford Explorer prices, November 2026
A used 2021 Ford Explorer is listed for about $19,933–$26,147 at US dealers (middle 50% of 3,152 listings), with a median of $22,945 at 80,625 miles, as of Nov 7, 2026. That's 1.3% lower than on Oct 25, 2026 ($23,237).
Updated · By CarWhere Research · Source: active US dealer listings (licensed vehicle-data providers) · About this data
Median asking price
$22,945
Average $23,207
Median miles
80,625
Average 81,976
For sale now
3,152
251 certified (8%)
Median days listed
42
How much is a used 2021 Ford Explorer?
A used 2021 Ford Explorer has a median asking price of $22,945 (average $23,207), with the middle half of listings between $19,933 and $26,147. That sits between the 2020 ($21,057) and the 2022 ($27,038).
Are used 2021 Ford Explorer prices going down?
Yes. The median asking price for a used 2021 Ford Explorer moved from $23,237 on Oct 25, 2026 to $22,945 on Nov 7, 2026 (-1.3%).
Dealer asking price vs. trade-in vs. private sale
The prices on this page are what US dealers are asking for a 2021 Ford Explorer today, before negotiation, taxes and fees. A dealer's trade-in offer for the same car is usually well below its asking price, because the dealer has to recondition it, carry it and still make a margin. A private sale typically lands between the two. To estimate your own car, try the trade-in calculator or the used car value tool.
Used 2021 Ford Explorer listings by trim
The XLT is the most common 2021 Explorer on dealer lots (48.8% of listings). Click a count for those listings.
| Trim | For sale now | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| XLT | 1,539 | 48.8% |
| Limited | 622 | 19.7% |
| ST | 448 | 14.2% |
| Platinum | 190 | 6% |
| Utility Police Interceptor | 146 | 4.6% |
| Base | 132 | 4.2% |
| TIMBERLINE | 41 | 1.3% |
| King Ranch | 30 | 1% |
| Limited HEV | 3 | 0.1% |
| Timberline | 1 | 0% |
Where are the most used 2021 Ford Explorers for sale?
Texas has the most (311 listings), followed by Florida, Illinois, Ohio. More local supply means more cars to compare and more room to negotiate.
| State | For sale now | Share of US listings (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 311 | 9.9% |
| Florida | 162 | 5.1% |
| Illinois | 159 | 5% |
| Ohio | 141 | 4.5% |
| Pennsylvania | 138 | 4.4% |
| Michigan | 127 | 4% |
| California | 125 | 4% |
| North Carolina | 117 | 3.7% |
| New Jersey | 116 | 3.7% |
| Missouri | 109 | 3.5% |
Other Explorer model years
| Model year | Median price (USD) | Median miles | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,046 | 23,259 | 3,724 |
| 2023 | $30,922 | 40,496 | 6,556 |
| 2022 | $27,038 | 63,007 | 3,791 |
| 2021 | $22,945 | 80,625 | 3,152 |
| 2020 | $21,057 | 88,706 | 4,462 |
| 2017 | $13,549 | 113,966 | 3,474 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2021 Ford Explorer?
A used 2021 Ford Explorer has a median asking price of $22,945 (average $23,207), with the middle half of listings between $19,933 and $26,147. That sits between the 2020 ($21,057) and the 2022 ($27,038). Based on 3,152 listings on Nov 7, 2026.
What is a 2021 Ford Explorer worth?
At a dealer, most 2021 Ford Explorers are priced $19,933–$26,147; the median listing has 80,625 miles. Lower miles, a higher trim and certified pre-owned status push a car toward the top of that range. Expect a trade-in offer below the dealer asking range, and a private sale to land in between.
Are used 2021 Ford Explorer prices going down?
Yes. The median asking price for a used 2021 Ford Explorer moved from $23,237 on Oct 25, 2026 to $22,945 on Nov 7, 2026 (-1.3%).
How many used 2021 Ford Explorers are for sale?
3,152 were listed at US dealers on Nov 7, 2026, 251 (8%) certified pre-owned. The most common trim is the XLT (1,539 listings).
How long does a used 2021 Ford Explorer take to sell?
Half of the 2021 Ford Explorers listed today have been on the market 42 days or less.
Where are the most used 2021 Ford Explorers for sale?
Texas has the most (311 listings), followed by Florida, Illinois, Ohio. More local supply means more cars to compare and more room to negotiate.
About this data
- Period
- Listings active on Nov 7, 2026 (snapshot)
- Filter
- Used and certified 2021 Ford Explorer, all US states
- Counts
- 3,152 listings (251 certified pre-owned)
- Method
- Median, average and 25th–75th percentile asking price, odometer miles and days listed across active used and certified pre-owned 2021 Ford Explorer listings at US dealers. Change compares today's median with the same model year's median in our Oct 25, 2026 snapshot. Asking prices are what dealers list, not what buyers paid.
- Source
- Active used and certified listings at US dealers from licensed vehicle-data providers. Only aggregates are kept: counts, medians, averages and percentiles.
- Updates
- Refreshed from a new market snapshot on a regular schedule; last updated .
- Data
- Download JSON (the aggregates on this page)