Certified Pre-Owned 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD 4 Door SUV

2021 Ford Explorer Platinum 3.0L EcoBoost 4WD for Sale

A $26,500 SUV with 365 horsepower, six-passenger room, 4WD, leather, heated and cooled seats, a moonroof, adaptive cruise, and 5,600 pounds of listed towing capacity? That's what makes this 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum interesting.

This Blue Metallic Explorer has 91,199 miles and $3,585 in installed options. The Platinum sits at the luxury end of the Explorer lineup, but unlike many family SUVs, it also has an engine that makes it genuinely enjoyable to drive.

Under the hood is Ford's 3.0L EcoBoost V6 producing 365 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 4WD. That's substantially more power than you'll find in many three-row SUVs around this price and gives the Explorer plenty of strength for highway passing, hills, road trips, and towing.

It's rated at 18 MPG city and 24 MPG highway and is listed with up to 5,600 pounds of towing capacity. If you're pulling a boat, small camper, utility trailer, or recreational equipment, that capability can make the Explorer more versatile than the average crossover.

The Platinum trim is where this one really separates itself. Inside you'll find Ebony leather, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, second-row captain's chairs, navigation, panoramic moonroof, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, automatic climate control, remote start, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and premium interior appointments.

For a family, the six-passenger layout is especially useful. Captain's chairs give kids or adults more personal space and make moving through the cabin easier. Fold seats when you need cargo room and you've got an SUV that can transition from school and work during the week to road trips, sports, camping, or lake weekends.

There's plenty of driver-assistance technology too. Adaptive cruise control can make longer drives considerably easier, while the surround-view camera system, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, and traffic-sign recognition add useful technology for everyday driving.

The mileage is worth considering at 91,199, but it's also part of why this Explorer represents so much vehicle for $26,500. Instead of buying a newer base-model SUV, you're getting Platinum equipment, a twin-turbo V6, 4WD, premium comfort, and substantial towing capability at a price below many newer three-row crossovers.

If you're shopping for a family SUV around $25,000-$30,000, compare this with a Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, or Dodge Durango. If power and equipment matter, the 365-hp Explorer Platinum deserves particular attention.

Pettijohn Auto Center can make vehicle delivery available to Kansas City, Kearney, St. Joseph, Cameron, Chillicothe, Maryville, Trenton, Des Moines, and other communities throughout Missouri and Iowa. Ask us about delivery, financing, a personalized video walkaround, or getting a value for your trade.

We're located in Bethany, Missouri, along I-35 between Kansas City and Des Moines and have served Northwest Missouri since 1924. We charge a $0 documentation fee, so the $26,500 online price is the vehicle price before applicable tax, title, and registration.

Searching for a 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum for sale, used Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost, 4WD family SUV, 365-horsepower SUV, SUV with 5,000+ pounds of towing capacity, luxury SUV around $25,000, Ford Explorer near Kansas City, Explorer near St. Joseph, or used SUV near Des Moines? This Explorer fits an unusually wide range of needs.

For someone who needs family-SUV practicality but doesn't want to give up power, towing capability, 4WD, or premium features, this 2021 Explorer Platinum offers a lot for $26,500.