2021 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD â" 3-Row Family SUV with Turbo Power, Towing Capability, and Advanced Technology
The 2021 Ford Explorer XLT is a versatile 3-row midsize SUV built to deliver a strong balance of performance, comfort, and everyday practicality. Powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive, this Explorer provides responsive acceleration, smooth shifting, and confident all-weather capability for commuting, family travel, and weekend adventures.
Designed for drivers who need space and flexibility, this fuel-efficient SUV offers a stable ride, strong towing capability, and the comfort features modern families rely on.
Performance and Capability
- 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 4WD for all-weather traction and control
- Class III Trailer Tow Package for added utility
- SelectShift capability with paddle shifters
- Balanced ride with four-wheel independent suspension
Interior Comfort and Space
The cabin is designed for comfort across all three rows, making this a strong choice for families and long-distance travel. Premium seating materials and climate controls create a refined, quiet environment.
- 3-row seating with captainâs chairs
- ActiveX seating and unique cloth captainâs chairs
- Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
- Dual-zone front and rear climate control
- Acoustic-laminated front windows for reduced cabin noise
- Spacious interior with flexible cargo space
Technology and Connectivity
This Explorer XLT is equipped with modern technology to keep you connected and in control throughout every drive. Smartphone integration and remote access features add everyday convenience.
- SYNC 3 infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- FordPass Connect with Wi-Fi capability
- Steering wheel-mounted controls
- Remote keyless entry and remote start system
Safety and Driver Confidence
Safety features are designed to enhance awareness and provide confidence in both city and highway driving. Stability systems and visibility tools support driver control in a variety of conditions.
- Rearview backup camera
- Electronic stability control and brake assist
- Advanced airbag system
- Driver-assist and traction management systems
Convenience and Everyday Use
- Power liftgate for easy cargo access
- Remote start system for added comfort
- Speed control for highway driving
- LED fog lamps and automatic high-beam headlights
Exterior Styling and Design
The Explorer XLT features a strong and modern SUV design, enhanced by premium wheel options and functional exterior upgrades.
- 20" premium painted aluminum wheels
- LED fog lamps and bold front styling
- Silver-painted skid plate elements
- Rugged and functional SUV design
Key Features
- Equipment Group 202A
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
- 2.3L EcoBoost engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 4WD capability
- SYNC 3 infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
- Remote start system
- Power liftgate
- Rearview backup camera
- 20" premium aluminum wheels
The 2021 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD is an ideal choice for drivers searching for a family-friendly 3-row SUV with strong performance, modern technology, and everyday versatility. It offers the space needed for passengers and cargo, along with the capability to handle towing, road trips, and changing weather conditions with ease.
Schedule a test drive today and experience how this Ford Explorer XLT delivers comfort, capability, and confidence for every mile.
2021 Ford Explorer XLT
- Used
$20,000Market Price
$20,587Price
Columbia Honda
The overview
- Exterior Color
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Odometer
- 96,737 miles
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- VIN
- 1FMSK8DH5MGA50225
- Stock Number
- MGA50225
The highlights
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Speed sensitive wipers
- 3rd row seats
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: SYNC 3 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: SYNC 3/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Premium cloth
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.9gal.
- Horsepower: 300hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 20 deg
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 208mm (8.2")
- Ramp breakover angle: 17 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Spoiler
- Trailer sway control
- 3rd row headroom: 988mm (38.9")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- 3rd row legroom: 818mm (32.2")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,387mm (54.6")
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,971kg (4,345lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 87.5mm x 94.0mm (3.44" x 3.70")
- Engine displacement: 2.3 L
- Engine horsepower: 300hp @ 5,500RPM
- Engine torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 2,004mm (78.9")
- Exterior height: 1,783mm (70.2")
- Exterior length: 5,050mm (198.8")
- Front hiproom: 1,504mm (59.2")
- Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,570mm (61.8")
- GVWR: 2,794kg (6,160lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 2,486 L (88 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 515 L (18 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,324L (152.7 cu.ft.)
- Rear hiproom: 1,501mm (59.1")
- Rear legroom: 991mm (39.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,572mm (61.9")
- Towing capacity: 2,404kg (5,300lbs)
- Wheelbase: 3,025mm (119.1")
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keeping Alert active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Reverse Sensing System rear
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Ford Co-Pilot360 - Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Cross-Traffic Alert warning
- Security system
- Traction control
Notes from the dealer
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