Ford’s best mainstream off-road F-150 pickup gets a little bit better.
One of the countless things that stunk about the global pandemic is that there was never an original launch for, long after the truck had been on sale. Given its slow emergence from Dearborn, Ford's factory quarter-ton rock crawler might not be familiar to many. A total shame, as the light-duty Tremor is in many peoples’ opinions , the best mainstream F-150 you can buy, blending solid off-road, hauling, and towing capabilities in one appealing package.
On the suspension side, the front upper and lower control arms, tie rods, and knuckles are all Tremor-specific parts, as are the dampers, which are monotube units up front and twin-tube out back. The rear suspension is comprised of two-stage, variable-rate leaf springs. The F-150 Tremor sits about an inch higher than an F-150 with the FX4 off-road package, and its track is about an inch wider.
This is all good for 9.8 inches of ground clearance, a 25.2 approach angle, a 26.9-degree departure angle, and a 20.0-degree breakover angle. You can choose either the F-150 lineup's 5.0-liter V-8 that makes 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, or the twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 that also makes 400 hp, but 500 lb-ft of torque. The 10-speed automatic transmission included with both engines is paired to a two-speed transfer case, and there also is a standard locking rear differential.
Inside, Ford’s made the slick-looking, well-integrated 12-inch touchscreen standard, which we applaud as it works well and looks like part of the cabin. Ford has also made 5g LTE modems standard across the F-150 lineup, which is great for connectivity and OTAs. A head-up display is now optional, but it’s one we recommend. Why look down for key info?The other big news is Ford’s offering BlueCruise 1.2 across the F-150 lineup as a subscription service. Version 1.
Luckily, you’re reading our review, because we’ve already beaten the F-150 Tremor like it was a borrowed press car and let us assure you, it’s the best full-size off-roader F-150 you can buy—yes,—if your off-road needs don't skew toward open desert runs. Say huh? Why? How? It’s much narrower, nearly seven inches so, which can be crucial when trying to get through dense trees or narrow rocks, and good thing, too, because the Tremor's slightly better as a rock crawler.
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