Ford Maverick - Tremor vs FX4

The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor is more than just a pack of stickers and a one-inch lift. However, is it worth giving up the option of the 4k Tow package and losing valuable fuel economy? Probably not for most people.
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[@oldkaboom7745]

Ford should quit trying to make random packages and work on upping production so they can actually meet demand.

[@kingshawn1857]

I like these little trucks despite thinking wouldn't I think with a 3in lift, a slightly bigger tire, and a little more suspension travel this thing is unstoppable it's already impressed the hell out of me lol

[@marklihsu]

No one ever complained about an extra inch. Watching your videos are making me second guess my hybrid. Great video fun times!

[@mj_b23]

Never buy a hybrid unless you have the money to pay for the expensive repairs. Either EV or gas. Not both.

[@jhcofd6655]

@@mj_b23 why? I was looking at getting the maverick lariat hybrid. I think repairs might be slightly more expensive but less often. Idk much about cars tho

[@marklihsu]

@@mj_b23 Ford's design has a lot of similarities with Prius that's what sold me. They have an IP sharing agreement. There are escape hybrids with 350k miles as taxis in NY with no issues and a business associate had 200k on his fusion hybrid with no issues prior to trading in for a mach e. I could get a lemon but those are some pretty good numbers .

[@marklihsu]

@@jhcofd6655 mine just got to the dealership so I'm excited. Ordered in November 2021!

[@jhcofd6655]

@@marklihsu ooohh!!!! Should make a full detailed video on it. Is it the lariat one?? I’m super excited to save the money for a ‘23 lariat and order it all decked out with B&O sound system and sunroof

[@officialyasir]

Great comparison! I appreciate you not holding back on your personal Maverick, it continues to impress!

[@quintonostler4154]

I was wincing through that turn where you earned your stripes. 18:30

[@warbuzzard7167]

By-the-way, what a fantastic review; the chemistry between you guys and your insights were just terrific. Good summary of the two sub-models!

[@TwitchRadio]

Now all we need is the Maverick Raptor😂😂✌️

[@just4ivaylo92]

I've owned a Maverick with the FX4 since Dec 2021. Very few folks will push the Maverick far enough to truly need the Tremor, even on sketchy forest service roads. However, it's obvious that the suspension is much better on the Tremor.

[@xcowardx]

I already ripped off the rear bumper on my FX4. That extra ground clearance would be nice

[@650tonyd]

Just lift it ​@@xcowardx

[@the305hauler]

I love my Tremor Maverick and I push it to its limit. I also lifted it.

[@650tonyd]

@@the305hauler but you cant tow as much

[@the305hauler]

@650tonyd your correct, I can owe as much as my hybrid which is fine for us. But I can off road like no body's business

[@warbuzzard7167]

The "front mud guards" you mentioned and pointed out are actually called "wheel spats," and they serve to improve highway mileage by improving airflow around the front tires.

[@righteouscoder]

Great video. Really sold me on NOT having to get the Tremor at all. I never plan on taking a vehicle purposely to even close to what you did in this video, and if the FX4 can't get me out, then I should be getting rescued anyways...

[@milkbone1978]

I agree. I’ve got the FX4 Maverick as well. Also the Scorpion ATR held up to what they were doing. I was going to change out tires but seeing this, I’ll ride them till it wears out and change to the Scorpion AT+ or Nitto Nomad Grapplers

[@yuribcredle]

I appreciate all of the work being out in to test these out I think it’s a perfect truck for me

[@justinmentalewicz3923]

From Michigan and owning a maverick. The FX4 is no joke. I almost bought a tremor but the fuel economy really swayed my choice

[@shady80s22]

Don't they both get the same fuel economy? Both 2.0 engines

[@justinmentalewicz3923]

@@shady80s22 tremor has a more components to the AWD system. Meaning it’s more heavy and causes the fuel economy to go down. Tremor avg is 21mpg and my maverick is 27mpg

[@shady80s22]

@Justin Mentalewicz oh wow I was unaware of the additional weight from the tremor. That's a big difference in fuel economy 😳

[@justinmentalewicz3923]

@@shady80s22 it’s all good that you didn’t know. If you ever come across a tremor Maverick. Look at the sticker and it says 21MPG and an FX4 has 26mpg. It’s just the beefed up AWD system and skid plate, and the FX4 only had a skid plate

[@ScooterPoot]

​@@justinmentalewicz3923also heavier duty radiator and fan

[@HuronRiver-ke8xn]

Thanks for the comparison. Only issue is different tires not only size but manufacturer can and will make a difference in ride and available traction. The tremor has 9.4 inches vs the AWD 8.6. Theoretically just going from p225 to p235 on the AWD should gain .255 extra ground clearance so if both had the same size tires it should be 8.85 vs 9.4 if they were the same inflation. The FX4 with hill descent but also the optional 4k tow, gives a higher hwy mpg of 29 vs 24 on the tremor. The tremor does give you better approach, deparcher and crest angles. It also has trail control, lockers, upgraded cv joints different suspension and shocks with a 1 inch lift which also gives it more body roll. The FX4 with 4k tow package increases 2000lb to 4000lb towing capabilities. Increased payload, capabilities but also a high capacity radiator and an upgraded fan, along with additional 5 mpg on the hwy. The issue is ten fold the truck is being bought for price and fuel economy along with being a truck but utilitarian. The tremor package loses all of the above but also makes it useless as a truck. With a 2000lb max payload what good is having lockers when i can not even pull my neighbor out of snow or a ditch? What the heck is those front tow hooks for, unless to be used to pull the tremor out, sad. The Fx4 and 4k tow is a truck. Just would suggest getting the optional p235 AT tires, especially if they come with Falken wildpeaks more traction and more ground clearance and possibly a better ride.

[@GatorColin]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks guys. I had a choice between FX4 and Tremor on a dealer lot. FX4 was the right choice for me.

[@DailyMotor]

Thanks, hope you enjoy it!

[@elitedimegaming5290]

I just picked up my 24 Lariat AWD 2 weeks ago. I live in AR and this video gives me hope that this thing will do great in the snow when it does snow lol. And also I think in sand mode with traction control off will let you spin the tires more if you have sand mode.

[@DogGuy19]

Nice choice on the hoodie, you got me 5 seconds in. Red Wings fan here. Trying to do decide which of these to get. Good video, thanks

[@larrys.206]

Wish 4k tow could be added to the tremor.

[@legostarwarsrulez]

I think it can’t have the 4k tow package due to the front bumper. It causes the intercooler/radiator to be smaller. Whereas the fx4 4k tow maverick has that big square grille for bigger intercooler and more airflow

[@davidalexispr]

Sand mode allows more wheel spin than any other mode.... I always use sand mode in any off road situation. I dont use mud and ruts

[@killersoung]

But it's too aggressive.. I saw video They did Sand and L low traction control off. Idk if that minimize the aggression little bit?

[@davidalexispr]

@@killersoung Its a little 4 cyl, how aggressive can it be?

[@killersoung]

@@davidalexispr rpm means aggressive. When you accelerate, is too sensitive You will send the maverick to quickly without you noticing. Plus the turbo you can't stop a turbo Idk If you know about engines? Any ways I guess they use sand cuz is the only mode that has power.

[@davidalexispr]

@@killersoung You do can stop a turbo from making boost with the electronic waste gate wich the maverick has, you can feel it when you drive around, the turbo makes boost as needed. The maverick does not have a real locker or low gear, so you always need momentum and tha AWD system relies on wheel spin to figure out what to do, thats why I always use sand mode, the other modes are too restrictive.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

A 2wd f150 with the 5.0 /400hp/410 lb feet of torque and limited slip and 8.7" of ground clearance will out off road and out snow perform any of these Mavericks and you can get one below msrp of $39,500, probably for $37500 Plus have a 2 foot longer and much wider bed Oal field economy will only be 20 mpg, tho- but not much less than the Tremor

[@oiludder]

Nice video thanks guys.

[@chipset2900]

For noise control, try Hushmat kits or equivalent.

[@ramonahumada4]

Thanks

[@minimumeffortenthusiast8242]

If you look closely the bumpers are the same, the bottom plastic insert is different. It'd be interesting to see if you can swap those out and if Ford sells those separately, cause as you said it does seem like the tow hooks are at the same location.

[@Christian-kj4ox]

You cannot hot swap them unfortunately, the radiator/cooling packaging is modified on the tremor because of that bumper, so it won’t fit on the regular Mav

[@minimumeffortenthusiast8242]

@@Christian-kj4ox I see, that's good to know. However, I feel that despite all its offerings the FX4 might be a better packege. It sadly doesn't get a rear LSD or AWD lock but the 4K tow package with a higher cooling capacity and trans cooler seem like a more robust system on a transmission that's over its limits from the factory on paper

[@Christian-kj4ox]

@@minimumeffortenthusiast8242 I had a maverick tremor on order. Debated switching to the fx4. Ultimately decided on a Colorado ZR2 with the dusk package haha

[@enmass90]

@@minimumeffortenthusiast8242doesn’t the Tremor also get a trans cooler though? Or is it a more robust cooler on the 4k tow package?

[@Spawn674]

Would swapping the tiers on the FX4 make it a bit more capable and give it more height?

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Did you try long pressing traction control to disable stability control?

[@jamesjahoda1613]

The Raptor R going by was pretty exciting.

[@rickysiebert9618]

Locking 4wd and locking diff on a XLT would make it the perfect Maverick, with the 4K tow package.

[@1obscura]

How is the road noise? I drive a 2010 Kia soul. And it's so loud at 70+

[@eddieknight2202]

Great review, my hybrid arrives in late June, may trade it in for a tremor if I can find one

[@streetrunner8273]

Is there a winch for the maverick

[@leroy3784]

Its a price thing for the maverick. Hard to not loose sight of that. Its a super nice car if you think budget. It would make a crazy rally vehicle if they were ok with another $60k ford.

[@monti409]

Tremor is more suspension then anything else, the question is are there changes to the transmission and rear end differential gears.

[@R56Cooper]

Really want to buy one of these but inventory is virtually non-existent/mark-up-city! Hopefully one year inventory levels will rise...!

[@YouDontKnowMe2011.9]

Ford needs to do a Maverick Raptor...

[@joecharmley]

Been waiting someone do this 😊

[@Deetroiter]

The true shame is the shtty Michigan roads and salt will kill these two amazing trucks long before they should be retired. I really dig these vehicles though

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

if they werent so low to the ground... id be more inclined... but also i dont like that shift nob thing idk what that is.

[@the305hauler]

Booyah 👊🏽 😁 👍🏽 🇺🇸 I love both my XL Hybrid Maverick and my XLT Tremor Maverick i lifted

[@LarryRichelli]

What a lot of us want is a comparison between the Maverick Tremor vs Ford Bronco sport Badlands. Are they the same car underneath or not.

[@kylenowak6300]

I am surprised something didn't break the way you drove that Tremor.

[@hellodlo]

enjoyed this, so many lol moments

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

love my hybrid 2024 terrain color

[@killersoung]

FX4 22 DOES A READY GOOD JOB

[@jonathonvince561]

Pull the abs fuse. It faults the system and disables stability control 💪

[@tzolkosky]

Guys, the tremor vs the forester wilderness you tested. I’m on the fence for either. What do you think?

[@DailyMotor]

If you move large, dirty things often, Maverick. If you mostly just have people, Forester.

[@legostarwarsrulez]

Stability control goes away in sand mode if I remember

[@jonathonvince561]

Wish ford would put a 8.8 sra in it. Would be wild

[@rpmautoreviews9249]

you know, there is such thing as too much momentum. I think you risked too fast in some of those spots. Gotta have faith in awd system to keep pushing.

[@natebrantley4207]

10:02 😂😂😂 indeed! My wife is immaculate, I’m the “free thinker” messy one

[@HeroesJourneyHub]

Can someone tell me if that tremor is in the cactus grey colour?

[@unknownclue]

Yes it is

[@ronaldschuster2275]

Hello. This color is Avalanche gray 🎈

[@UpperRobin29]

8:12 Half butt it?!?! 🤣Yall dont need to censor that hard lol

[@bdun1226]

Which tonneau is that?

[@DailyMotor]

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[@saylor0955]

Can you go rip some donuts! Loved the video

[@jayart8751]

I'll buy those black wheels with the tires off you from your FX4

[@B86432]

2,000 pound towing is a deal breaker

[@michaelbury1941]

But the tremor CANT tow!

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

im in fort lauderdale dude

[@rycherman1]

What really pisses me off is the fucking massive mark up that the dealers are putting on these things. I thought the point of Ford putting these things out was to make a vehicle that was more affordable.

[@DailyMotor]

Are they still??

[@jmulka9750]

@@DailyMotoryes sir, supposed to be getting an Fx4 this week and they are claiming a 3k markup

[@alecrohrer7359]

I just bought a 2014 XLT FX4 for 32,600 not baf

[@DailyMotor]

That's awful, I would find a different dealer. At least threaten to find a different one and see if your dealer will drop the markup.@@jmulka9750

[@650tonyd]

​@@jmulka9750my local dealer has had 3 on the lot for the last 4 months without a markup. I'm blown away that they haven't sold. 1 is an fx4, 1 tremor and one XL hybrid

[@benda777nba]

Ima texas girl and never been to michigan but Ive seen many videos say the roads up there are bad...why is this so?

[@DailyMotor]

Mix of poor funding, freeze/thaw cycles, and many semi trucks.

[@richardwylie1785]

What is that phone mount?? Perfect t spot for the truck!!

[@DailyMotor]

Someone on Etsy 3D printed them, but I don't believe he still makes them. You can definitely find others.

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

90 kph lol

[@shawnbechard3680]

They could easily fit a 2.7 liter turbo under the hood.

[@christopherd2100]

Let's get the 2.3 as an option first. The swap's virtually plug n play, and keeps things budget oriented.

[@shawnbechard3680]

@@christopherd2100 I would make both an option, but add the option for a Sasquatch package with the 2.7 liter V6.

[@garym51124]

Why are we trying to turn a budget truck into something it n isnt. Lol buy a ranger or tacoma Colorado frontier.

[@shawnbechard3680]

@@garym51124 Because not everybody needs a truck the size of either the Ranger or Tacoma, but understand the Maverick has the space under the hood for a larger engine. We are talking about simply bringing out a faster, more souped up version of the tremor Maverick. Kind of like how the Ford Bronco, comes with 2.3 liter, 2.7 liter and a 3.0 liter option. Honestly, you are just stalking with intention to be a cock with me.

[@shawnbechard3680]

@@garym51124 Stalk much?

[@aknmtbr]

My Fx4 has more clearance than the tremor.

[@vtec87pr1diaz9]

on my channel you will see how i enable paddle shifters on the maverick

[@zaydizzle]

wtf is that and why would anyone buy one for the same price they can get a Toyota Tacoma??? Either way get them while you can I guess, Ford, GMC and Chrysler seem determined to keep increasing prices during a recession no less lol. Me thinks big changes are a coming for them

[@Shane101A]

Maybe just an overall peppier truck. I think it's 1.5 seconds faster 0-60. Plus it's smaller and more maneuverable.

[@mattmendonza]

Because the Tacoma is like $15k more

[@Lothlorian142]

Just FYI there's no recession. We're actually at full employment.

[@garym51124]

​@@Lothlorian142hahahahahahaha

[@Lothlorian142]

@@garym51124 Huh? Unemployment is 3.7%, which is full employment. Wages are up 4%, inflation way down 6%, record stock market, oil production & factories being built. The economy is thriving now way beyond the rest of the world.

[@ckbhack]

Either one probably gets outclassed by a Subaru.

[@aknmtbr]

Not the tremor. Watch sarah n tuned review on it.

[@darrenmorreale1922]

Was going to buy Maverick FX4 but dealer nuts. Went forester wilderness. I’d say little better than fx4 but not as good as Tremor.

[@just4ivaylo92]

It doesn't.

[@JCreole]

Get a real truck…😂

[@ckbhack]

@@JCreole I have a Ranger which is by all definitions a "real truck".

[@hugginsdg]

Ugh, can you not refer to these vehicles as cars. Especially, calling a Raptor a car. Why don't you call atvs cars too.

[@Mrr.Q]

30:02 Silence......

[@Martyvison]

That Tremor dominates Charlie’s junk blue one

[@uioned]

Should be like the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, when you could order every option you wanted in your truck without having to get it in an overpriced package. (Order options individually).

[@jaxripper251]

Maverick is just a damn escape without the cover on

[@cpaul57]

This is worse then the jeep renegay. Ford will eventually do away this car.

[@Lothlorian142]

Mavericks are really great and incredibly popular. They can't keep up with demand. Not going away.