Tremor Off-Road Package Lands in the 2021 F-150 Lineup

Tremor Off-Road Package Lands in the 2021 F-150 Lineup

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  • All-new F-150 Tremor® combines outstanding towing and payload capacity* with greater off-road prowess – featuring upgraded suspension and driveline hardware, increased suspension travel, approach, breakover, and departure angles**, plus standard rear locking differential and available front Torsen limited-slip differential
  • An all-new series in the F-150 lineup, F-150 Tremor is available in three versions, each featuring a standard F-150 Raptor-style bash plate, off-road running boards, unique hood and grille with Active Orange highlights and unique trim and technology packages
  • 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor features available new off-road technologies such as enhanced Trail Control, Trail One-Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist



DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8, 2020 – Ford is expanding its rugged off-road family of trucks with the all-new F-150 Tremor. The 2021 F-150 Tremor combines all-terrain upgrades perfect for tackling the trails with the outstanding towing and payload capability its owners expect.

“Like Super Duty Tremor and Ranger Tremor, introducing the all-new F-150 Tremor is a direct response to seeing how customers use our trucks to enable their outdoor lifestyles,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. “F-150 Tremor provides the additional off-road capability they’re looking for with our latest off-road technologies.”

F-150 Tremor has been designed and engineered for customers seeking more off-road capability than the available FX4 package and is the result of watching how customers use their trucks for life out in cornfields, on dusty two-tracks, in muddy bogs and on rock-strewn trails. Ford off-roading veterans listened to those customers to create a truck that would handle their demanding lifestyle. All the added capability comes without ignoring the core duties of a truck – outstanding towing and payload performance with a level of integration and technology only Ford can offer.

Hardworking Hardware to Take on Obstacles

Like every other F-150, Tremor uses a high-strength steel frame and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body. It comes in SuperCrew configuration with a 5.5-foot box, 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission plus standard four-wheel drive. Available in standard, mid and high equipment groups, F-150 Tremor includes a range of standard and available features. All equipment levels share core suspension hardware that helps balance work with off-road prowess.

The upgraded suspension starts with retuned springs front and rear for added ground clearance and to help keep tires more firmly in contact with terrain. Front hub knuckles and upper control arms are revised while Tremor-specific monotube shocks at the front and twin tube shocks at the rear are tuned for softer damping at low speeds, with additional damping and control for more severe off-road events.

New 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires mounted on unique matte-finish 18-inch wheels offer added ground clearance and a 1-inch wider stance for more confidence off-road. A Raptor-style bash plate serves to protect front end components in challenging off-road situations. All of these modifications together result in an approach angle of 27.6 degrees, breakover angle of 21.2 degrees and departure angle of 24.3 degrees. Tremor has 1.5 inches more total travel in the rear and an additional inch of total travel in front.

To really get in to and through tough, rocky trails, standard running gear includes a locking rear differential and front differential, with an optional late-availability upgrade to a Torsen® limited-slip front across all equipment levels. Tremor high series customers get a torque-on-demand transfer case similar to the high-performance unit in F-150 Raptor. This cutting-edge case merges all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive capabilities to handle virtually any off-road environment.

Never Leave the Toys at Home

In addition to its off-road abilities, F-150 Tremor maintains the kind of day-to-day capability expected out of every F-150 pickup. Tremor has a maximum conventional tow rating of 10,900 pounds – meaning recreational gear comes along for the ride, whether it’s a sand rail with spare parts, the family camper, boat or a small fleet of UTVs.

Tremor owners can handle weekday work needs then easily load up dirt bikes or quads for deep woods adventure or fun at the dunes with a beefy maximum payload rating of 1,885 pounds. This generous payload can be fully kitted out for overland setup so customers can put up a campsite when the trail ends. Perhaps more exciting, those remote campsites don’t have to be without conveniences – like other F-150 models equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, Pro Power Onboard is available with 2.0 kilowatts of exportable power in the bed for tools, an air compressor or electric chainsaw.

Designed to go way Beyond the Trailhead

The hood and front end are redesigned for a more muscular, aggressive profile, while a unique grille featuring a blacked-out Ford oval is highlighted by the signature Tremor color of Active Orange, which also accentuates two front recovery hooks. Raptor-inspired off-road fixed running boards are mounted close to the body to limit damage, while a cutout rear bumper features a high-flow dual exhaust flanking its two rear recovery hooks. Active Orange-highlighted badging appears on the fenders, bed sides and tailgate.

Active Orange punctuates an interior loaded with Tremor detailing, including unique seat trim with special stitching, materials and finishes for the instrument panel, center console and doors.

Functional off-road hardware even extends to the cabin, with a six-position auxiliary power switch pack mounted in the overhead console so owners can easily add off-road winches and air compressors. A variety of off-road lighting options can be dealer-installed on all models.

Purpose-Built Off-Road Technology

Tremor technology is built for the trail, there to help customers get deeper into the outdoors without frequent stops for spotters. The available 360-degree camera package provides an in-cabin view of obstacles around the truck and the front-view camera provides a real-time tire track overlay to dynamically show the path of the wheels ahead. 360-degree view and rearview cameras can be called up at higher speeds with a convenient dash-mounted hard button.

Ford Trail Toolbox, a set of off-road assist features, is available in the all-new Tremor. Available Trail One-Pedal Drive*** helps make extreme off-road driving like rock crawling easier. In harsh trail situations, a driver typically must use both pedals, modulating throttle and brake simultaneously to advance the truck and avoid damage. Trail One-Pedal Drive simplifies all that, combining those operations into activating just the throttle – press to move forward, release to brake. The truck applies the brakes proportionally as the driver lifts from the accelerator.

Available Trail Turn Assist reduces steering radius in tight off-road terrain situations by applying brakes to the inside rear wheel, allowing for tighter turns in low-speed maneuvers. F-150 Tremor also features selectable drive modes, which allow customers to choose the setting best suited to driving conditions. In addition to Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Eco, Slippery and Deep Snow/Sand, and Mud/Rut modes Tremor has Rock Crawl mode, which automatically engages the rear locking differential, turns off stability and traction control, reduces throttle response, adjusts shift points and displays the available 360-degree camera view on the center screen.

In addition to standard Hill Descent Control, Tremor also has available Trail Control which operates like cruise control for off-road use. Drivers simply select a set speed and the truck manages throttle and braking to allow them to focus on steering through challenging off-road conditions.

The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor will be available next summer.


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* Payload and towing ratings are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.

**Compared to commonly equipped 4x4/FX4 with integrated hitch

***One-Pedal Drive is an extra driving aid. It does not replace the driver’s attention and judgment, or the need to apply the brakes. See owner’s manual for details and limitations.


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This post really opened my eyes! I hate to keep harping on it, but I built and priced a Lariat super crew 4x4 5.0 f150 and a similar F250 7.3... and the Super Duty was cheaper!!! WTH? Okay the new F150 has a bigger touch screen... but holy crap the Super Duty is WAY more truck for less money.

7.3L, 6-3/4’ bed, more payload and towing. The F150 may have just lost a customer... Super Duty FTW...
It’s really a no brainer. I ended up with the XLT Tremor 7.3 which I purchased for $54k. I was also looking at a 2dr Rubicon Jeep at $53k Msrp. Again a no brainer.
 
I like it even with the EcoBoost. I enjoy my coyote truck, but I know the 3.5 is a torque monster. offroad the low end torque will come in very handy.

what is the gear ratio @SID297? The FX4 can get 3.73, but obviously the Raptor has 4.10s.
 
I like it even with the EcoBoost. I enjoy my coyote truck, but I know the 3.5 is a torque monster. offroad the low end torque will come in very handy.

what is the gear ratio @SID297? The FX4 can get 3.73, but obviously the Raptor has 4.10s.
I agree if leaving it stock the Ecoboost would be more capable, but I want to put a blower on a V8. The way I see it, I can give a V8 low end torque (and WAY more horsepower)... I can’t make an Ecoboost sound good. If I want my cake and eat it too I’ve got to start with the V8 :)
 
I've always scoffed at the manufacturers' off road packages. From the Z71 Chevys, to the Pro4x, TRD and whatever. It always seemed to be better to buy a base 4x4 and spend the money to buy decent aftermarket off-road suspension. Is this any different? I haven't kept up with F150s in a long time. I've driven Nissan Frontiers for the last 10 years, but I've always said if I get a full size truck, it will be a F150.
 
I've always scoffed at the manufacturers' off road packages. From the Z71 Chevys, to the Pro4x, TRD and whatever. It always seemed to be better to buy a base 4x4 and spend the money to buy decent aftermarket off-road suspension. Is this any different? I haven't kept up with F150s in a long time. I've driven Nissan Frontiers for the last 10 years, but I've always said if I get a full size truck, it will be a F150.

I bought an FJ Cruiser back in 08’.

I can wrench so usually that stuff is a rip-off to me.

I did do the off road package which didn’t come with much. Main thing I recall was an E locker in the rear. I think all terrain tires. Rolled that into the Costco auto program and I couldn’t pass it up.

But I agree, the upsell on some of the nonsense was ridiculous.


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I agree if leaving it stock the Ecoboost would be more capable, but I want to put a blower on a V8. The way I see it, I can give a V8 low end torque (and WAY more horsepower)... I can’t make an Ecoboost sound good. If I want my cake and eat it too I’ve got to start with the V8 :)


My truck modding days are long over. The power levels they put out are good enough for me. 400hp in my daily is plenty
 
My truck modding days are long over. The power levels they put out are good enough for me. 400hp in my daily is plenty
Lol. I see your point. After I bought my 662hp 2014 GT500 I decided that 600 horsepower should be the new minimum for any of my future vehicles :). Anything less is just uncivilized. If a car can’t go 0-60 in under five seconds or a truck do the same feat in under six I’m dissappointed.
 
I said I wasn't going to my mod my truck much but its starting to happen; I can't keep anything stock. I added the BMS JB4 piggyback to my 18 3.5 F150 and holy shit the truck moves out and Im only on map 1 (+3.5 psi). Id assume its about as quick as a stock Raptor now.

4A launches are crazy in this thing. Im taking it to the track in the spring time and I'll see what it runs stock vs the JB4.
 
Lol. I see your point. After I bought my 662hp 2014 GT500 I decided that 600 horsepower should be the new minimum for any of my future vehicles :). Anything less is just uncivilized. If a car can’t go 0-60 in under five seconds or a truck do the same feat in under six I’m dissappointed.


For my toys....the skys the limit. Typically my truck is the family hauler and my daily. So I just leave it alone and drive/maintain it for the reliability
My only concern with a blown 5.0 truck offroading would be busting axles if trying to power through mud or over shooting areas because of the monster under the hood.
 
The tune on my 2012 eco made all the difference in the world, it wasnt bad before but it's worth it just for the trans tuning


After having my ass handed to me multiple times by ecoboost trucks I know they can do some damage. The last one I ran popped my ass off the line and I barely got passed him and he was on large tires
 
Any ETA on when this package will hit Ford's site to "build and price" one out? Have had my eyes on a SD Tremor for some time now, but this throws a wrench in that as long as its not within a stones throw price wise of the SD.
 
Any ETA on when this package will hit Ford's site to "build and price" one out? Have had my eyes on a SD Tremor for some time now, but this throws a wrench in that as long as its not within a stones throw price wise of the SD.

I think you can build them now.


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