The 2021 Ford Explorer is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $32,925, the 2021 Ford Explorer Base 4x2 is powered by a 2.3LL , 4 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2021FordExplorerTimberline 4x4 , priced at $ 46,015 , is powered by a 2.3LL , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 19-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway.