Laurence is the industry leader, manufacturer and supplier of shower hardware. For those looking for more off-road capability but not wanting to live with a Raptor, the Tremor makes sense, but know how high your trailer can be raised it will be a primary tow vehicle.C.R. The 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor remains the best riding and most comfortable F-150 this side of the Raptor, and now it can be had with a V-8 due to customer demand. If the Ram 1500 is first class this is business class, at best. But the leather, door and center console plastics, shiny plastic trim, and finishes are all second-rate to the Ram 1500.

The clean 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster interface is the same as other F-150s, and the 12.0-inch touchscreen interface is one of the best in the business with a split-screen layout. My loaded $74,040 Tremor featured the F-150’s trick folding gear selector and flip-over center armrest turning the interior into a workspace. This isn’t over-the-top stuff, but it’s just enough to stand out from lesser F-150s.Ģ023 Ford F-150 Tremor V-8 Con: Ford F-150 Tremor features second-class interior Inside, orange accents match the exterior, and the leather seats have Tremor stitched into the backs. There are some orange exterior trim bits and tow hooks, badging, darkened headlight bezels, and silver front skid plate along with standard dual exhaust system and tips. They aren’t wider than a standard F-150 except for the larger all-terrain tires. Tremors look like an F-150 and aren’t nearly as flashy as the Raptor. Pro: Ford F-150 Tremor tweaks design just enough Should you want to tow with a Tremor be sure to know how large a drop you’ll need with the hitch for the specific trailer. Nearly every F-150 aside from the Raptor make better tow rigs if that’s the truck’s mission in life. The F-150 Tremor isn’t the ideal F-150 for towing duty, but it doesn’t sag like the Raptor due to the rear springs and firmer shocks.

The trailer couldn’t be raised up high enough to reach the ball. The drop hitch we own with a 6.75-inch drop worked fine when hooking the Tremor up to a 2017 fiberglass walleye boat’s dual-axle trailer, but the drop wasn’t enough for our 1994 deckboat’s dual-axle trailer. My Tremor didn’t have a built-in tailgate step and, either I’m getting old or it was a chore to get in and out of that bed. This gives the off-road pickup 10.9 inches of ground clearance, but also raises up the rear hitch and tailgate.

But, due to the off-road suspension and all-terrain tires, the Tremor sits 1.5 inches higher than a standard F-150. With 5,000 pounds of fiberglass walleye boat coupled to the rear end, the Tremor didn’t blink with torque coming on strong low in the rev range providing a confident launch. The V-8 emits an understated deep burble from the dual exhaust system and sounds terrific.Ģ023 Ford F-150 Tremor V-8 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor V-8 Con: Ford F-150 Tremor’s towing challenge Ford spokesperson Dawn McKenzie told The Car Connection the V-8 became standard on the Tremor because off-road customers interested in the truck’s capability also wanted a V-8 engine. For 2023 the standard engine has become the 5.0-liter V-8 with 400 hp and 410 lb-ft mated to the slick-shifting 10-speed automatic and standard with four-wheel drive and a 2-speed transfer case. Here are the pros and cons of the 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor V-8, gleaned after spending a week shuttling kids to activities and towing boats the lake.Ģ023 Ford F-150 Tremor V-8 Pro: Ford F-150 Tremor gains V-8 engineĮvery Tremor had a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 with 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque under its hood, until now. But the Tremor’s tall rear end presents challenges, no F-150 is available with a front locker, and this truck’s interior still isn’t top of its class. The vast 2023 Ford F-150 lineup earns a TCC Rating of 6.7 out of 10, besting every competitor thanks to its many configurations (including the Tremor and mack daddy Raptor), its spectacular powertrain choices, its timeless design, and its towing innovations. While you might ask what year it is, the people have spoken and they want the V-8, according to Ford. The 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor gained a standard V-8 and slid the turbo-6 engine aside as a no-cost option. Won’t buy an off-road pickup truck variant without eight cylinders under the hood? The Ford F-150 Tremor wasn’t the truck for you, until now.

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