2021 Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer in Detroit, MI
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MSRP
$32,925
MPG
23 City
28 Highway
103 Vehicles Available
2021 Ford Explorer
The popular Ford Explorer continues to provide drivers with the capabilities they want in an SUV, space for up to seven, and the tech and convenience features to stay connected and informed on the road. For the 2021 model year, Ford made the hybrid powertrain available as an option for the SE and SEL and added some more safety features to the Co-Pilot360 suite. The 2021 Explorer also has some newly available tech features.
Trim Levels (Exterior)
The base Explorer starts the 2021 lineup with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, and LED taillights, along with a power liftgate. The XLT adds body-colored door handles, chrome exterior trim elements, and roof rack side rails, while a step up to the Limited gets you 20-inch wheels, satin roof rack side rails, a silver-painted mesh grille, and dual chrome exhaust tips. The sporty ST trim has a sport-tuned suspension, while the luxurious King Ranch comes with upgraded materials in the cabin.
Choose the high-end Platinum for 21-inch wheels and satin aluminum exterior trim elements, or check out the off-road-ready Timberline trim.
Engine (Power)
The base powertrain for the 2021 Explorer is a 2.3-liter four-cylinder gas engine that puts out 300 horsepower, and a 3.0-liter turbo V-6 is available under the hood of the King Ranch, ST, and Platinum that generates 400 horsepower. Most trims now offer the option for a hybrid powertrain with a 3.3-liter V-6 gas engine and an electric motor. These combine to generate 318 horsepower.
Performance
The base engine easily powers the Explorer without much effort, and the 10-speed automatic transmission is smooth and precise. For quicker acceleration and more passing power, choose the turbo V-6. When equipped with the larger engine and the tow package, the 2021 Explorer can tow up to 5,600 pounds.
Interior
There's room for up to seven with the second-row bench seat and six with the captain's chairs. The Explorer comes standard with cloth upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. The XLT adds heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, with added upgrades such as leather upholstery, heated rear seats, and power-folding seats available in the higher trims.
Technology features include an 8-inch touch screen, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the SYNC 3 infotainment system. Rear USB ports come in the XLT and above, and you can also get wireless charging and a 12-speaker stereo if you move up to the Limited. Adding the Premium Technology Package gets you a 10.1-inch touch screen with a portrait-oriented display and an upgraded Bang & Olufsen stereo system.
Safety Features
Every Ford Explorer comes with the Co-Pilot360 suite of active safety systems. This group includes a front collision-mitigation system with automatic braking, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic detection, lane-keep assist, and trailer sway control. The Limited adds front parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, a lane-centering assist system, and adaptive cruise control. Rear automatic braking is an added safety feature you get with the Platinum, which also has Active Park Assist 2.0.
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