2021 Ford Explorer ST
Specifications, live market data, colors, and factory features.
303 for sale right now
$19,075 – $38,779
Specifications
Performance
- Engine
- 3.0L V6 GTDI
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
Fuel & Efficiency
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- MPG City
- 18 mpg
- MPG Highway
- 24 mpg
- MPG Combined
- 20 mpg
- Fuel Tank
- 20.2 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.3″
- Width
- 78.9″
- Height
- 70.2″
- Wheelbase
- 119.1″
- Curb Weight
- 4,701 lbs
- Cargo Volume
- 87.8 cu ft
Body & Practicality
- Body Style
- SUV
- Doors
- 4
- Seating
- 6
- Base MSRP
- $49,000
Colors
Factory colors on 2021 Ford Explorer STs for sale now.
Exterior
- Agate Black Metallic(black)34
- CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC(gray)20
- STAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT(white)19
- Carbonized Gray Metallic(gray)17
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat(white)15
- Black Metallic(black)11
- AGATE BLACK METALLIC(black)10
- White Metallic(gray)10
- Atlas Blue Metallic(blue)9
- Iconic Silver Metallic(silver)9
Interior
- Ebony(black)142
- EBONY LEATHER-TRIMMED SEATS(black)72
- Black6
- EBNY LTH-TRM STS/MIKO INSRT(black)1
- Black Leather(black)1
Live Market Data
Computed from active 2021 Ford Explorer ST listings nationwide, updated continuously.
Price Distribution
Price vs. Mileage
Latest ST Listings
The newest 2021 Ford Explorer STs on the market.

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$27,089
Est. $399/mo*
Borgman Mazda

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$35,799
Est. $523/mo*
Preston Autoplex Group

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$31,780
Est. $466/mo*
Hendrick Toyota of Apex

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$29,686
Est. $436/mo*
Paul Miller Ford

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$30,044
Est. $441/mo*
Tim Short Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Morehead

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$29,995
Est. $441/mo*
Portsmouth Ford Lincoln

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$34,150
Est. $500/mo*
Pettus CDJR Farmington

Used 2021 Ford Explorer
$29,962
Est. $440/mo*
Serra Chevrolet Saginaw
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Factory Features
Standard equipment from the window sticker, reviewed for accuracy.
Comfort & Convenience
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Remote Start System
- Universal garage door opener
- Power locks with autolock and autounlock
- Power windows with 1st-row one-touch-up/-down
- 12V powerpoints (3), 110V/150W AC power outlet, dual 2nd-row smart-charging USB ports, and wireless charging pad
- Cruise control (steering-wheel mounted)
Driver Assistance
- Ford Co-Pilot360 (standard on every 2021 Explorer): Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking; BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert; Lane-Keeping System; Auto High-Beam Headlamps; Rear View Camera
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ (standard on ST): Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Speed Sign Recognition; Evasive Steering Assist; Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation with pinch-to-zoom (includes SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link trial)
- 360-Degree Camera with Split-View Display and washer
- Forward Sensing System
- Reverse Sensing System
- Active Park Assist 2.0
- Reverse Brake Assist
- Auto Hold
Entertainment
- SYNC 3 with 8-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen in center stack, 911 Assist, AppLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and smart-charging USB ports
- B&O Sound System with 12 speakers and HD Radio Technology
- AM/FM capability via premium audio system
- SiriusXM with trial subscription
- FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability (connects multiple devices; trial terms apply)
Exterior
- 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- High-gloss black ST grille with red ST logo
- Blackout treatment on headlamps and taillamps
- High-gloss black “EXPLORER” hood lettering
- High-gloss black front and rear skid-plate elements, bodyside cladding inserts, and liftgate appliqué
- Body-color door handles with high-gloss black inserts
- Chrome quad exhaust tips
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- LED signature lighting
- Configurable daytime running lamps
- LED fog lamps
- High-gloss black sideview mirror caps
- Power-folding, power, heated sideview mirrors with autofold, LED turn signal indicators, security approach lamps, ST projection lamps, and memory
- Hands-free, foot-activated liftgate
- Power liftgate
- Privacy glass on all rear windows
- Black bodyside cladding and black wheel-lip moldings
- SecuriCode invisible keypad
- Autolamp (automatic on/off headlamps) with Rainlamp
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Speed-sensitive variable-intermittent windshield wipers with washer; 2-speed rear wiper with washer
- Rear-window defroster
- Easy Fuel capless fuel filler
Interior
- 1st-row leather seating surfaces with micro-perforated inserts and City Silver accent stitching (ST design)
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10-way power driver seat with memory
- 8-way power front-passenger seat
- 2nd-row captain’s chairs with E-Z Entry and step-over center floor console
- 2nd-row heated outboard seats
- 2nd-row sunblinds
- PowerFold 3rd-row seat (50/50 split fold-flat)
- Sport-style flat-bottom steering wheel with ST logo and paddle shifters
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel (ST sport-style)
- Power-tilt/-telescoping steering column
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control with auxiliary rear controls
- Ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 1st- and 2nd-row carpeted floor mats
- 1st-row bucket seats and full center console with armrest and storage
- Cupholders (10)
- Cargo tie-down hooks (4) and cargo net hooks (4)
- Particulate air filter
- Steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio and cluster controls
Mechanical & Performance
- Enhanced 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology (400 hp / 415 lb-ft; premium fuel per SAE J1349)
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters
- Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System (7 selectable drive modes) and Hill Descent Control
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Active noise control
- Electric power-assisted steering
- 4-wheel disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Electronic parking brake
- Hill Start Assist
- Trailer Sway Control
- Side-Wind Stabilization
- Class III Trailer Tow Package (Class III hitch receiver, 7-/4-pin wiring harness, BLIS with Trailer Coverage) — standard on ST
- 20.2-gallon fuel tank
- Active grille shutters
- Compact spare wheel and tire
- EcoCoach efficient driving assistant
- Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
- Rotary gear shift dial
- Non-limited-slip rear axle
Safety & Security
- Personal Safety System for driver and front passenger (dual-stage front airbags, safety-belt pretensioners/energy-management retractors, sensors, Front-Passenger Sensing System)
- AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Curve Control
- Safety Canopy System with side-curtain airbags and rollover sensor
- Front-seat side airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag and glove-box-door-integrated knee airbag
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (excludes spare)
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System
- Post-Collision Braking
- SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
- Perimeter alarm
- MyKey technology
- Remote Keyless Entry System
- Child-safety rear door locks
- LATCH-capable seating (child-restraint provisions per vehicle design)
Warranty
- Bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Powertrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Corrosion perforation: 5 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside Assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles