This 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum combines luxury and capability in a refined three-row SUV built for today's active families. With its powerful 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine and 4WD capability, this Explorer delivers responsive performance while the Light Sandstone leather interior creates an upscale cabin atmosphere. At just over 77,000 miles, this well-maintained Platinum offers an excellent balance of recent model-year appeal and proven reliability.
- Premium B&O Sound System with 12 speakers and SiriusXM
- SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation
- Heated and ventilated leather front seats with memory settings
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning
- Twin panel moonroof for enhanced cabin brightness
- Heated steering wheel and auto-dimming mirrors
- 21" bright machined-face aluminum wheels
- Rear parking camera and multiple airbags including knee and overhead protection
- Premium Technology Package including HomeLink garage door opener
- Electronic stability control and four-wheel independent suspension
The Platinum trim distinguishes itself through meticulous attention to comfort and convenience. The heated and ventilated captain's chairs combine with the memory seat functions to provide personalized settings that travel with you. Navigation, remote keyless entry, and power-operated features throughout make every drive more enjoyable, while the comprehensive safety suiteâ"including emergency communication through SYNC 3 911 Assistâ"delivers the peace of mind you deserve.
Visit our showroom to experience this exceptional Explorer firsthand. Our team is ready to answer your questions and arrange a test drive that demonstrates why this Platinum remains a top choice in the three-row SUV segment.
2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- White
- Interior Color
- Light Sandstone
- Odometer
- 77,032 miles
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Engine
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6
- VIN
- 1FM5K8HC1MGA31036
- Stock Number
- L321315A
The highlights
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera right
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ - Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: SYNC 3 911 Assist
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Power/regen
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob and smart device (subscription required)
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Steering wheel memory
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Traction battery level
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 275/45HR21.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 275/45HR21.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 21"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: SYNC 3/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: Bang & Olufsen
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: leather
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 23mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 25mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 26mpg
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: HEV (hybrid electric vehicle)
- Hybrid system net power: 318hp @ 6,500RPM
- Hybrid system net power torque: 322 lb.-ft.
- Hybrid traction battery capacity (kWh): 2
- Manual-shift auto: SelectShift
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Powertrain number of motors: 1
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Starter hybrid electric motor
- Transmission: 10 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 21 deg
- Departure angle: 22 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 208mm (8.2")
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 deg
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Trailer hitch receiver
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 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")
- 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")
- Wheelbase: 3,025mm (119.1")
- 2nd row sun blinds
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Exterior parking camera right
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keeping Alert active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Ford Co-Pilot360 - Active Park Assist 2.0 automated
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Brake assist
- Brakes regenerative
- 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: Ford Co-Pilot360 - Reverse Brake Assist mitigation
- Security system
- Traction control
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- GAP Protection
- Lifetime Powertrain
- Tires and Wheels
- Paint Protection
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3.6out of 5 overall- 5.0
Love it.
by Alex on 8/9/2026 11:55:02 PM
Single guy looking for a vehicle that is fun to drive but can haul junk too, and this fits the bill. I came from a 2018 Lincoln MKZ 3.0t AWD, this has all the same features but this does it better. Mine had one minor panel issue the dealership is fixing, but otherwise everything is solid. Installed a BOV, I find it funny to blow past people with a quiet exhaust and a loud Spanish sound as they disappear into the distance. Fantastic nighttime viability over the lower trims. Actually just better over all than the lower trims. Bolt ons and a tune just puts this in its own league for the price you pay, the only thing that comes close is a 2026 dodge Durango RT 392. ST is not for everyone but it is for me. "Sporty" family hauler my butt. Wrong demographic. This is a genuine fast mid-sized SUZ that you'd have to go luxury to get close to the performance numbers otherwise. - 5.0
Explorer Value 7-7-2026
by General Jim on 8/7/2026 11:06:23 PM
Your evaluation procedure was simple and complete. I will be in contact with you when I sell or trade this vehicle. - 5.0
Seats and performance
by Chan78 on 6/30/2026 6:16:53 PM
I love the suv its fantastic to drive only issue I have is the wind noise in the driver seat but I'd sleep in it every night the seats are comfortable.
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