Vehicle Details
Looking for a capable, family-friendly SUV with style, space, and confidence? This pre-owned 2021 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD is a fantastic choice for drivers in Platteville, WI who want everyday comfort with proven performance. Powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.3L gasoline engine, this Ford Explorer delivers a responsive drive that feels right at home on city streets, highways, and Wisconsin back roads alike. Inside, you'll find a well-appointed cabin designed to keep everyone comfortable on every trip. Premium leather seats add a refined touch, while the spacious interior gives you the versatility you need for passengers, gear, and weekend adventures. Stay connected and entertained with Hands Free Bluetooth, Android Auto, and a user-friendly infotainment setup that makes every drive easier. A Back-Up Camera helps boost visibility when parking or reversing, and Remote Start adds extra convenience during chilly Platteville mornings. With 4WD confidence, this Ford Explorer XLT is ready for changing weather and road conditions, making it a smart SUV for year-round driving. If you're searching for a reliable pre-owned Ford Explorer in Platteville WI with modern features, strong capability, and a comfortable ride, this one deserves a close look. Schedule your test drive today and see why the Ford Explorer XLT continues to be a favorite among SUV shoppers.
Equipment
This 1/2 ton suv has auto-adjust speed for safe following. Protect this 2021 Ford Explorer from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. This 2021 Ford Explorer comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. This vehicle is equipped with the latest generation of XM/Sirius Radio. This vehicle is pure luxury with a heated steering wheel. The leather seats in the Ford Explorer are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Bluetooth technology is built into this 1/2 ton suv, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. This 1/2 ton suv offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this vehicle. Start this 1/2 ton suv from inside with remote start. This Ford Explorer warns of approaching vehicles with Cross-Traffic Alert.
Packages
FORD CO-PILOT360 ASSIST+: Speed Sign Recognition; Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System; Evasive Steering Assist; Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control. XLT SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE: 20 10-Spoke Carbonized Gray-Painted Wheels. Equipment Group 202A: Heated Steering Wheel; 3.58 Non-Limited-slip Rear Axle Ratio; ActiveX Captain's Chairs; .10-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION; Acoustic-Laminated Front Side Windows; .2.3L ECOBOOST I4 ENGINE; 6. 160 lbs GVWR; AM/FM Stereo; LED Fog Lamps; Remote Start System. Twin Panel Moonroof. Star White Metallic TC. Class III Trailer Tow Package. Front and Second Row Floor Liners (16B). **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Used 2021 FordExplorer XLT
- Exterior Color
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Interior Color
- Light Slate
- Odometer
- 75,822 miles
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Engine
- 4 Cyl, 2.3L
- VIN
- 1FMSK8DH6MGA02989
- Stock Number
- MGA02989
Highlighted Features
- 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
Included Packages & Accessories
- FORD CO-PILOT360 ASSIST+: Speed Sign Recognition; Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System; Evasive Steering Assist; Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
- XLT SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE: 20 10-Spoke Carbonized Gray-Painted Wheels
- Equipment Group 202A: Heated Steering Wheel; 3.58 Non-Limited-slip Rear Axle Ratio; ActiveX Captain''s Chairs; .10-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION; Acoustic-Laminated Front Side Windows; .2.3L ECOBOOST I4 ENGINE; 6
- 160 lbs GVWR; AM/FM Stereo; LED Fog Lamps; Remote Start System
- Twin Panel Moonroof
- Star White Metallic TC
- Front and Second Row Floor Liners (16B)
- SYNC 3/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ - Lane Centering hands-on cruise control
- Ford Co-Pilot360 - Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- FordPass Connect 4G mobile hotspot internet access
- Rear camera with washer
- Lane Keeping Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Keyfob remote start
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leatherette front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Fixed third-row seats
- Cross-Traffic Alert collision warning
- First and second-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Intelligent 4WD automatic full-time 4WD
- EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- premium unleaded
- engine with 300HP
- EcoBoost 2.3L I-4 DOHC
- Driver Alert
- Speed Sign Recognition
- Evasive Steering Assist evasion assist system
- MyKey restricted driving mode/alerts
- SecuriCode external keypad door lock control
- Intelligent Access with hands-free access and push button start
- Smart device remote start
- Push-button
- Automatic brake hold
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
- Following distance alert
- Trailer light malfunction warning
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Rear climate control system with separate controls
- Voice-activated climate control
- Ford Co-Pilot360 - Auto High Beam auto high-beam headlights
- Manual fold into floor third-row seat
- SecuriLock immobilizer
- Selectable Terrain Modes
- SiriusXM Traffic real-time traffic
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Trailer sway control
- SYNC 3 external memory control
- Internet radio capability
- AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control electronic stability control system with anti-roll
- Class III Trailer Tow Package
Standard 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
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 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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