Ford F-150 Tremor Long Term Review

[@countryslickerofficial]

🇨🇦My FIRST TRAIL i took the Tremor kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWjHYXuXq5KVsJYsi=Vb439duTdOA6QU2H

[@daveharness70]

Great video review! I have a 22 Tremor with essentially the same package (I don't have Torsen in front). I can vouch for the side steps, as I've drug them over a lot of rocks. However, my Tremor did not have a transmission skid plate. It has the Raptor aluminum front plate, then a thin engine plate, then a plastic/fabric cover over the plastic transmission pan. There is a "skid" over the transfer case. Also, I have a plastic "cover" over the gas tank, not a metal skid. I've acquired an aluminum skid over the transmission with catalytic converter shields from Talon's Garage (US). I'd say that skid plate takes most of the hits when going over rocky sections since it is closer to the center of the truck's wheelbase. I really enjoy the "faster" trails that you can take advantage of the smooth suspension and engine power (sandy washes). Regarding the stock tires, they are grippy...but you will want to watch out for sharp rocks as the tires don't have a very tough sidewall. I'm not even sure that they are "LT" or truck tires. It likely helps with the plushy ride, but I found out at 10k miles while in Moab that a sidewall puncture while at 20 psi was easy to do! 😟 I've installed RAS on the rear leaf springs to keep the rear up during towing. However, I really don't come close to towing what you do. I highly recommend these to you for added stability. My plan is to trailer my designated off-road SUV on a car trailer to destinations. Should come in around 7,000 pounds for that setup. I've also temporarily installed spacers in the front to level it out a bit. My plan is to get a lift with new shocks and UCAs then fit 35's. Need to save up a bit for that! I've just hit 40k miles on mine.

[@countryslickerofficial]

Sounds like you have a very nice build going! I may have missed it but are you in an ecoboost as well? Jealous of your skid plate setup it sounds like there are some better options I need to be exploring in that department

[@daveharness70]

@@countryslickerofficial Yes sir, 3.5 EB. I know that RCI has a full set of skids for our trucks, which is nice. I'm really looking into options for rock rails long-term. Steps are nice and decent, but they've been bent close to the door sills before, and I'd rather have a little more protection!

[@countryslickerofficial]

@daveharness70 im in the same boat if I continue to beat on it I'll go to aftermarket custom made sliders.

[@drkevin3235]

2023 402A 3.5 Ecoboost. Almost 40,000 miles. Added cold air intake and catch can. Tow a travel trailer and off road a good deal, daily driver. Couldn’t be happier

[@countryslickerofficial]

Awesome my man! How often are you emptying that catch can?

[@drkevin3235]

After each oil change. 5,000 miles

[@robinupham1975]

Love my 2023 Tremor. Such s great truck.

[@countryslickerofficial]

100% which engine do you have?

[@JT012]

Love my 2023 401a with the 5.0 Coyote V8 and front Torsen front differential. Best truck I've ever owned.

[@countryslickerofficial]

@JT012 glad to hear it man! How's mileage out of the coyote?

[@JT012]

​@@countryslickerofficial Averaging 18.8 mpg. On the freeway it's averaging 22. The cylinder deactivation helps.

[@JT012]

​@countryslickerofficial The Coyote gets really good freeway mileage, up to 23 mpg, but I usually get 21.5 avg. on road trips. I think the cylinder deactivation helps. Around town, it's about 17. I'm averaging 18.8 mpg.

[@countryslickerofficial]

@@JT012 nothing wrong with that. Enjoy the truck! Hopefully we get some long term reliability out of these things.

[@jhonnycifuentes6638]

Beautiful Truck

[@countryslickerofficial]

Thank you!

[@Matt3Fresh]

I have a 2023 402a in Avalanche w/ 3.5 and Only 13k miles. I love it, I just wish I could’ve found one spec’d out just like mine except with the 5.0, mostly for sound and long term reliability. The ecoboost is great and all but if I want to go fast I’ll just drive my Mach 1.

[@Matt3Fresh]

I think the 2024 refresh is ugly on the front end. But it’s impossible to find anyone with a 2023 w/ the 5.0, low miles, 402a in Avalanche that wants to trade. 😭

[@countryslickerofficial]

I hear that. I personally am a fan of the ecoboost. Really wanted that 402a package:( I'm jealous. Things like the cooled seats and better sound system would hace made a huge difference to me

[@Guntrain63]

Awesome review. There's someone in F150 Tremor forum who did a modular bumper swap. Think he got center portion fro 24 Tremor and the wings from a Raptor. Also not sure if he has 3.5 or 5.0. One other improvement I suggest if you do your own maint is transmission a) metal pan, and b) a drain plug from the factory

[@countryslickerofficial]

@@Guntrain63 100% good suggestions. Where did you find the drain plug?

[@Guntrain63]

@countryslickerofficial There is no drain for the stock transmission pan when changing tranny oil. You'd have to go aftermarket like BD or PPE. If you keep stock good luck avoiding the oil bath when pulling pan off unless you have a fluid extractor

[@countryslickerofficial]

@Guntrain63 ahh I see. I remember doing it once on my jeep which has the same design. A drain plug would have saved a lot of shop cleanup

[@Kronusoverland]

Nice truck Griffin,, we need to go do lost knife again 😊

[@countryslickerofficial]

For sure buddy. Next big snowfall let's do it

[@CanadaTremor]

Might be inclined to come out with you guys with some notice.

[@countryslickerofficial]

@@CanadaTremor keep an eye on the forums we usually post before a trip

[@陆迪骁]

@@countryslickerofficialThere is a group going to lost knife Margeret lake loop this Saturday, are you going?

[@simd510]

Whqt do you think of ford tremor (3.5 eb) vs ram rebel (hurricane inline 6)? Cant decide. Did you look into the rebel at all?

[@countryslickerofficial]

@simd510 definitely looked into the rebel. I like the interior and the huge screen. Didn't care for the low tow rating and even with the 5.92 gears it felt sluggish compared to the others. Definitely a nice truck though and it felt closer to a chevy in terms of ride quality. The ford drives more like a car than a truck

[@curtisbender1945]

ADD is Addictive Desert Designs I believe

[@countryslickerofficial]

That sounds much more correct than whatever I came up with lol

[@markely7587]

Did you get the optional Torsen front axel? You could airbag your rear suspension if it’s too soft when fully loaded.

[@countryslickerofficial]

@@markely7587 i did yes. Best money i spent.

[@陆迪骁]

Are you going to lift your truck to get more clearance?

[@countryslickerofficial]

@陆迪骁 very hard to say. Lifting it will hurt the towing and daily driving aspects. I'm not sure I'm ready to give that up.

[@陆迪骁]

@@countryslickerofficialsame here, it’s hard to get that decision especially you have a heavy tow. I m also considering money side, I may replace my tremor to something else, so it not worth for me to spent 5-8k in a short owner term. Btw are you going out this Saturday? There is a group going to lost knife Margaret lake loop.

[@countryslickerofficial]

@陆迪骁 your in the same boat as me then. Hard to justify for sure. What's your other options your looking at buying if them tremor goes?

[@陆迪骁]

@@countryslickerofficial I put an order for new 4 runner Trd pro, and also the Scout EV off road suv.( body on frame, 2 lockers, Front Stabilizer Disconnect, 7000 or 10000 towing) i m pretty excited about it, it catches everything I want.

[@countryslickerofficial]

@陆迪骁 wow that sounds very nice. Not sure how I feel about an EV offroad but I guess we will see.

[@ChadG2]

20k km? thats like 12k miles and your calling that a "long term review"?? a long term review would be atleast having it a few years or driving it when the warranty runs out

[@countryslickerofficial]

@ChadG2 I'll make one for that too. Figured id get the info out there for those ready to purchase but on the fence. When I was shopping last year I couldn't find a good review from guys that used it the way I intended to. Hopefully this helps the right people make the right decision