Learn more about the 2021 Ford Explorer MPG at Gene Messer Ford Lubbock.
Glancing at many vehicles in the market, they boast a big splash on the road, but, it could also have quite a disappointing cabin. Compared to all the vehicles available, an SUV should deliver in each category and the Ford Explorer accomplishes this easily. The interior design presents room for seven passengers, a beautiful 10.1-inch LCD portrait touchscreen, and a customizable digital instrument cluster. The versatile outer appearance makes it effortless to leave an impression on the road.
| 2021 Explorer MPG | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim Levels | MPG | Gas Tank Size | Engine Specs | |
| Explorer Platinum | 18 City / 24 Highway | 17.9 Gallons | 365 Horsepower. 3.0L EcoBoost® Engine | |
| Explorer King Ranch® | 18 City / 26 Highway | 18.6 Gallons | 365 Horsepower. 3.0L EcoBoost® Engine | |
| Explorer ST | 18 City / 24 Highway | 20.2 Gallons | 400 Horsepower. 3.0L EcoBoost® Engine | |
| Explorer Timberline | 18 City / 25 Highway | 18.6 Gallons | 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine | |
| Limited | 21 City / 28 Highway | 17.9 Gallons | 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine (Standard), 318 Horsepower, 3.3L Hybrid (Available) | |
| Explorer XLT | 21 City / 28 Highway | 17.9 Gallons | 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine | |
| Explorer | 27 City / 29 Highway | 17.9 Gallons | 300 Horsepower, 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine | |
The Explorer has a fuel tank size of 20.2 gallons, depending on which Explorer trim level buyers get. The long list of different Explorer models provides different fuel tank sizes as well, which fits with the gas mileage each model can deliver. Not only is gas mileage crucial to the frequent use of any vehicle, but it also has a position down the line in the versatility of the 2021 Explorer.
The 2021 Explorer has a 510-mile fuel range, but this driving range might differ depending on the model. The standard 2021 Ford Explorer trim level provides this long driving range and more available trim levels bring more durable engines that’ll need a bit more fuel on a daily basis. A few 2021 Explorer trim levels have more gas mileage with a smaller tank size, so a smooth performance is assured.
The 2021 Explorer equips a 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine that creates 300hp, which is the base engine. Similar to the multiple trim levels are available, there are also multiple other engine options as well. The 2.3-liter engine is the base but a 3.0-liter EcoBoost® Engine is available, and it should produce either 400 to 365hp based on the trim level. Whatever the configuration, the 2021 Explorer drives well and has the gas mileage to back it up.
Don’t wait another moment to experience the 2021 Explorer at your local Ford dealership in Lubbock. Visit us in person or online to schedule your test drive. Our helpful staff is standing by to help you get into the car, truck, SUV, or van of your dreams.
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MPG of the 2021 Ford Explorer | Gene Messer Ford Lubbock
Gene Messer Ford service department has always done an outstanding job on repairing all our vehicles (Ford & Lincoln)
Amazing service Audri was super efficient and got me in and out of my oil change appointment quickly
Wonderful experience! The whole service department was AWESOME! From the time I got there to the time I left, I was constantly updated and taken care of!
They did a great and awesome job. The price for the oil change and tire rotation was cheaper than I expected.
The dealership was very helpful and courteous. My salesman Kirk Bonnett, did a great job meeting my needs in purchasing a new car! They actually made the experience very comfortable answering any question I might ask! I appreciated everyone’s help. Thanks to everyone!
Best customer service in West Texas . Great coupon deals and super nice Service Writers. They got right to me and did a great job of servicing my Lincoln .
My service person, LeighAnn was very thorough and helpful as the warranty recall was checked out and some other minor issues.
The customer service is always very helpful and I felt heard and appreciated. The texted updates kept me informed.
Calling to setup an appointment couldn’t have been any clearer and concise. The technician that took in my truck got me setup with a uber home quickly. With a follow up call for when my vehicle was ready. I always feel like they’re a clean and efficient dealership.
In from out of town, our explorer hit the 20,000 mark. So we were able to take it to the dealer and get it knocked out. Was in and out in approx 1 hr 15 mins. Thank you guys for getting us in and out and back on vacation
On April 11,2026, I purchased a used 2023 Dodge TRX from you with a generous warranty of 90 days or 1000 miles. I had the truck for 2 days before having to return it to have the cruise control serviced and all of the other systems were in need of service. The truck was taken to Dodge in Levelland and it stayed there just short of 3 weeks. And I had to call to check on it myself. I was also told by Xavier that they had put the matching spare tire on the truck. This is not true. They put some used tire under my ... Read More DealerRater - May 23, 2026
My service provider Stephanie was awesome she kept me informed and took really good care of me.
Service department sucked over promised UNDER delivered! 4.5 days to finish service work promised 2 days! This crappy service is chronic at Gene Messer Ford! Arrogant Staff!
I got my Bronco in and out quickly. Taylor is so good to deal with and she keeps you updated. She is very sweet and nice to deal with. Thanks for a great dealership!
Dylan did an awesome job! He always does what he says he will do and makes the process quick and easy!
Cadyn is awesome! My truck came out of service quicker than expected. They do great service here! Very trustworthy team. Highly recommend!
Very helpful and quick service. Will to help you out with your service and nice.
As always service is at par. They always make sure that i know what my truck needs and how they would maintain it. Making sure that my truck is in tiptop shape.
Our service experience with your company was excellent. We were traded with respect and professionalism, and everything was done to our satisfaction..
Javier was clear, professional, and helpful. Easy purchase procedure. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a new car.
The employees were professional, considerate, and very informative. They immediately provided me with all important information regarding my visit! Overall a fantastic experience!
Stephanie was awesome to work with. Good communication and helped us get all recalls and maintenance done in a timely manner
They had exactly what I was looking for and got me in my vehicle very quickly painless process
Very professional and very helpful they are a great team and I will be back
We recently had our Transit Van serviced at Group 1 Ford and unfortunately it resulted in a severe accident which resulted in the total loss of our van. The service department failed to properly install the bolts for the brake caliper. As a result the van lost control on the highway and ended up flipping onto it's side. Thankfully no one was seriously injured. If you use Group 1 Ford for service I would cautious inspect their work for your safety.
I have been pleased with this dealership since I bought the vehicle in September 2023. They have always very helpful & friendly.
I had a pleasure of dealing with a young lady named Light, she wasn’t pushy. She was just a very casual sales lady. I’ll be back for my next purchase at Gene Messer Ford.
Took my truck back in to revisit a previous issue. They were able to diagnose it this time.
They were fast, efficient, and very polite. It was a pleasure doing business with them. I think that I have found the best place to take my Fords.
They are always friendly and professional. My 2017 Ford Taurus has 158,000 miles and they have cared for my car since 2020. It is still running strong. Thank you Gene Messer
Bought a 2025 ford f150. Less than 1500 miles and it has been in the service department 3 times. Last service visit kept getting told conflicting stories on why it took so long.
I brought my 2014 F-150 for an oil change and I was welcomed friendly and professionally
LeighAnn was amazing. All I did was drop the car off and provide the warranty information and she took care of everything and kept me updated throughout the process.
Great service and wanted to make sure that I got the car that I wanted the same day
Good dealership. Good service. There's nothing the service reps can do about backordered parts for a safety recall but there has to be something Ford can do.
Got me when I was scheduled and did everything I needed to get done great experience
Always friendly and professional. Taylor was very helpful and nice too, she gave me a great deal on oil change and tire rotation.
Outstanding service! Excellent job! Thank you! The service men and women were really nice and courteous.
We were very pleased with our purchasing experience at this dealership. Every employee that we had contact with was very polite and willing to help. Paula Nguyen, our salesperson, was especially helpful.
Got my car in and out in a reasonable time and kept me updated about if parts needed to be ordered
They were friendly and helpful. However we feel we were lowballed on our trade in.
Hands down the best experience I have had at a service department. Audri was super amazing, kind, courteous, and understanding from start to finish. I came in for an oil change and to look at a window issue (walk-in, I did not have an appointment). I was on a time crunch to get to a doctor's appointment and on the road to Dallas, she said there was going to be a wait in which I agreed, but offered a ride if it got close to the appointment time. As the time got closer for me to need to leave, ... Read More DealerRater - Apr 8, 2026
Glenn was very friendly and helpful. He offered to get me a ride. I had made plans for someone to pick me up.
Deje la troca por una semana y ni siquiera la checaron, hablamos muchas vezes y nunca tuvieron una respuesta y siempre quedaban en regresar la llamada y ni una sola ves regresaron la llamada
They recommend that you make an appointment for service and I did, once I got there the service writer said that the appointment only means that you will be seen that day. Most times when I make an appointment it means that I will be seen around that time.
Fast service. Took my truck in midday on a Saturday for an oil change and tire rotation. They had it done within an hour. Good customer service. LeighAnn took good care of me.
I was made to feel so welcomed and everyone went out of their way to answer my questions and this was before I decided to purchase a new vehicle. They were kind and informative from the very beginning, I would recommend these wonderful people in this dealership to anyone interested in purchasing a new car!
Extremely friendly staff. Does nice work . Always looking forward to return . Love the waiting room.
The service writer was very polite. Took care of the items I needed to repair on my vehicle, amazing group of people.
My salesman and finance guy were extremely helpful. My tailgate latch wasn't working and they fixed it no charge. Everyone was really kind.
The service was excellent. They finished in the time that was quoted to me. Very friendly staff. I am very satisfied and will return any time I need service
The service team was professional, quick, and very helpful, making the entire car service experience smooth and stress free. Audrianna was very helpful and kept me up to date
David in the service department was very helpful and service was done well. I continue to use them since purchasing my truck in 2021.
Glen in service was excelent, I was in early with several in front of me and for changing tires out I was moving within 2 hrs.
Jeremiah was our salesman and he was very professional and knowledgeable. We appreciated his honesty.
Worked with Service Writer, Glen. Excellent service! By my mistake I inadvertently elected for a standard oil change. A little later I thought about it and realized I would not be getting 100% synthetic oil like I wanted. I called Glen and he was able to change the service to 100% synthetic oil like I wanted before the mechanics got to it. Everything went smoothly otherwise including the time required, the free Uber rides, payment, and pickup of vehicle. First service of my brand new 2025 Ford Mustang. Will be using Gene Messer going forward.
Easy to work with the service employees, I would highly recommend for any ford service
Great dealership with nice and helpful people. Shout out to Deveron McKelvey for helping us get into a new Bronco. He was the absolute best. Highly recommend Gene Messer ford
Stephanie was a great service rep. Give her a raise and an air conditioned work space.
Brittton was helpful and service was great. Easy to schedule services Will return in the future
The whole car buying experience was awesome from start ro finish, our salesman Dylan was great.
The service department is excellent. Stephanie was great! I appreciate the discount I received on the oil change. I wish whoever changed the oil would take more pride in their work. I had oil all over the backside of my skid plate. Which leaked out onto my garage floor. I had to get under the truck and clean it up.
My service advisor Leigh Ann was amazing to work with. She kept me updated throughout the entire recall process. I would recommend her to any of my family and friends.
Cass, was so helpful from start to finish, she was very thorough and made sure we were taken care of.
Honest Helpful Experience nice professional Older wiser friendly cool people smart best fun mindful rare
They are always very courteous when they greet me. They service my car as requested and return it to me in the same courteous manner. Couldn’t ask for more!
As soon as I walked in, Noah was very attentive and helped me with my appointment. He also added some services I asked for. He called me when it was ready and I was very happy with his service.
Exceptional customer service and a great professional staff that are willing to fulfill my every need
It was good and excellent service I've ever had for my 50 millage maintenance. From the start to finished, staff Stephanie Leigh Ann had keep updating us and well accommodating person. I will recommend ford service has maintained a good quality service.
Had a 7AM APPOINTMENT TO GET MY 2023 F-250 truck serviced. Taylor got me in out in a respectful amount of time. Thanks for the prompt service.
They are always courteous and the technicians are thorough when diagnosing an issue to make sure they don’t miss anything. Leigh Ann goes the extra mile to take care of customers.
This place is very friendly and treats everyone with the utmost respect. They know what they are doing when it comes to giving you the best deal with the right payment. I would definitely recommend this dealership to family and friends. Thanks Gene Messer Ford or Group 1.
The dealership was very professional and attentive. Stephanie was a huge help today. She answered all my questions I had and was able to get me in and out in no time!
I got my oil changed and they didn’t upsell me!! Glenn was fantastic and very friendly.
LeeAnn, the service rep went beyond good service to super great service. Great experience and desired results.
I was looking to purchase a used car for my daughter. Jeremiah made the process quick and painless, and was completely transparent about the condition and reliability of the car.
Got me in quick for an oil change, gave me a ride home and picked me up afterwards. Top rate service
Very helpful, respectful and knowledgeable. They got me everything I need and more. Thank you
Promise, informative, and pleasant. No complaints at all. Would encourage anybody to give them a shot.
Great personnel very helpful. Made my visit for my recall easy. Timing was exceptionally good
excellent customer service, friendly staff, clear communication and quick turnaround time for my service! Will definitely be coming back for any car service.
One thing I didn’t like. When I came for my vehicle I felt like I was being “shooed” out. I was trying to ask questions about what was done. She “read” it to me. I needed an explanation of what she was reading since I’m not a mechanic. The language used from a mechanic to me is foreign just as if I spoke to you about plumbing or electrical work, that would be foreign to you. An extra few minutes would go along way
The gentleman that originally helped when I brought my vehicle , took his time to ... Read More DealerRater - Mar 4, 2026
They are always so helpful and kind. I love how they communicate every step of the way.
Always great customer service when they pick up and deliver my car for servicing. Thanks, Alfredo
I think the service department at most dealerships can be intimidating, that was not my experience here. Logan is the one who helped me and he was very professional, friendly and I felt like he had my best interest in mind. He gave me information about my “new” used car and gave me some good recommendations for routine maintenance since it is higher in mileage. This was my first experience at Gene Messer and because of Logan it was very positive. For as long as I am in Lubbock or if I ever need maintained while passing through I know ... Read More DealerRater - Mar 2, 2026
Great dealership! Good service, friendly staff. Great pricing! I will always gi back to this dealership for sales & service!
Very organized. Informed throughout process. Professional. Friendly. On time with appointment and completed in timely fashion.
Rarely have any issues when bringing my car in for service. In and out pretty quick and service advisors are friendly.
My dealings with Taylor Cora were very good. Good service. Waiting room was nice and had coffee.
Check in prompt David kept me updated on progress When vehicle repairs complete, David called that vehicle ready for pickup
Great customer service! Very prompt attention with an appointment. Work done quickly and with friendliness.
I appreciate the manner in which the service folks at Messer dealt with my warranty issue both in the actual repair as well as in the manner by which they kept me informed regarding the progress and status of the service. These issues rarely are solved as quickly as one would like, but things go much more smoothly when dealing with professional people who take pride in what they do. That’s my impression of Messer svc. department.
Really 3,600 points are only 180 dollars. Really why bother. I have been a ford person all my life. I think I need to change.
The people are always polite. They did a great service on my Ford Edge. They got on it really fast. The waiting room is very comfortable. Thank you all at Gene Messer service department.
LeighAnn was very helpful in my first service visit. She provided a detailed explanation, estimate, and communication. Very personable & knowledgeable.
Awesome customer service! Took my car in for a recall , was expecting it to take 2-3 days. My car was ready the next day !
Very pleased with service tech Glenn Norris. Took great care of me. Kept me updated on progress...
Glen got me in (quick check-in) and out (as soon as technician brought my vehicle around, Glen brought my paperwork and took my payment). Done! Oil change, tire rotation and wash.
They were real friendly and I will recommend people to go see them thanks for your help
Gene Messer Service is great always kind and very thorough. I will say that Alfredo and Leigh Ann are amazing!!
