2021 Ford Explorer Limited The SUV That Does Everything Except Make Bad Coffee
Stop scrolling yes, this is the 2021 Ford Explorer Limited, the SUV that makes other SUVs feel like theyre trying too hard. Its capable, stylish, and refined, yet somehow still rugged enough to handle whatever life throws at it whether thats a family road trip, a last-minute camping adventure, or just a grocery run that somehow turns into a city tour.
Lets start with the exterior. The Explorer Limited has a commanding presence with its bold grille, sleek LED headlights, and sculpted body lines. Its the kind of SUV that doesnt just arrive at the parking lot it makes an entrance. And with 20-inch wheels and chrome accents, its sporty enough to look fast while standing still.
Inside, the Limited trim is where things get luxurious. The cabin features leather-trimmed seating, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and tri-zone climate control, all designed to keep everyone comfortable. The second row slides and reclines for maximum versatility, and the third row actually fits adults not just your maybe your cousin can squeeze in scenario. Storage compartments are everywhere, so theres a perfect spot for your coffee, your snacks, and that essential extra bag you brought just in case.
Tech-wise, the Explorer Limited is packed. The 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system comes with Fords SYNC 4, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, wireless charging, and a premium B&O audio system that will make your playlists sound like live performances. Safety and driver-assist tech include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera basically, the Explorer watches your back so you can focus on enjoying the drive.
Under the hood, this Explorer Limited boasts a 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission and available all-wheel drive. With 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, it has enough pep to make merging onto highways a breeze, while still providing a smooth, confident ride. Fuel economy is respectable for a three-row SUV, with around 20 MPG city / 27 MPG highway, so you can take it on road trips without constantly stopping for gas.
Cargo space is versatile and abundant fold down the rear seats and you have room for luggage, sports equipment, groceries, or that oddly shaped item you swore youd never buy but couldnt resist online. Practicality meets luxury, which is exactly why the Explorer Limited is the SUV everyone wants in their driveway.
And now, lets get serious:
No lowball offers.
This is a 2021 Ford Explorer Limited, not a yard-sale tricycle. If you show up offering half the price, a bag of chips, and your cousins old skateboard, the Explorer will politely decline and may even give you a slow, judgmental honk.
In short, the 2021 Ford Explorer Limited is the ultimate blend of luxury, technology, capability, and comfort. Its perfect for families, road trips, or anyone who wants an SUV that does it all without compromise.
Side effect warning: Dramatic hair flips, impressed glances from bystanders, and sudden feelings of pride while parking are entirely normal.
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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
- Navigation system
- 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 engine start: keyfob and smart device (subscription required)
- 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
- Front tires: 255/55HR20.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 255/55HR20.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 20"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- 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
- Speakers: 12
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- 3rd row seats: bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- 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
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Mode select transmission
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- 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
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- 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: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
- Compass
- 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: Forward and Reverse Sensing System front and rear
- 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
- 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
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- Odometer readings
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Transmission broke at 17000 took 3 months to get parts for rebuild, defrost strips coming off rear glass, replaced , fix rear camera twice, cracked catalytic converter left side, be nice car if I could keep it out of shop. So warranty has covered everything. Fun to drive, impressed with performance. - 1.0
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by AGlover on Tuesday, July 05, 2022
Started with paneling popping off at Less than 5k miles, then the window became stuck in the down position, 2 hours at the dealer from them to just get it back up and tell us the post won’t be in for awhile, now the radio isn’t working. Every mechanical malfunction came with Parts that were scorching hot to the touch when trying to troubleshoot. It’s at 11500 miles, owned since March and have regretted it since. - 4.0
3rd Explorer and still happy
by NoHo on Wednesday, September 08, 2021
This is my third Explorer and I still love it. I drive about 25,000 a year with a heavy foot and typically drive my cars to the ground. In 4 months I’ve owned it, I already put 12,000 miles and fortunately zero issues, it’s swerving capabilities are still good, I enjoy the assisted driving, the sound from the speakers are clean and clear. It’s actually pretty quiet.
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