Nevertheless, the 2021 Explorer range is diverse, ranging from no-frills to sporty to near-luxurious. Here are the differences and what to expect from the 2021 Ford Explorer trim levels.

On sale: Now Which should you buy, 2021 or 2022? With no major changes to most trims for 2022, a 2021 model might be a better buy.

Chicago-built Explorer sales are down only 0.5% for 2021, compared with Ford's total sales decline of 5.6%.

Some 2022 Ford Explorer models cost up to $1,070 more than they did in 2021 ...