Who is considering upgrading to the RT (Ranger Tremor)

[ryanO]

I am curious as to how many current Ranger owners will be tempted to upgrade from a Ranger XL/XLT/Lariat to the upcoming Tremor.

Based on what I'm hearing, which so far is limited, I don't see a huge reason to other than the esthetics. If there is an affordable front LS option, that would make me consider.

If you're considering delaying a purchase decision until the RT is released, I'd love to know what is driving that decision.

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[WWilli]

Highly considering...Have a Lariat FX4 now. The Raptor is just a little much as the truck is really just my daily. Tremor may be the sweet spot...hope they use 3.73 rear end and not 4.27...Love the 2.7 engine

 

[Bruce]

From what I have seen with the current (2025) Tremor option is some decals and paint on the body, some extra stitching on the interior and a big addition to the sticker. (think profit for Ford)
I personally would get the XLT and add whatever other options you want and be happy. If you want a Tremor option, the body decals are available from a couple of sources.

 

[ryanO]

From what I have seen with the current (2025) Tremor option is some decals and paint on the body, some extra stitching on the interior and a big addition to the sticker. (think profit for Ford)
I personally would get the XLT and add whatever other options you want and be happy. If you want a Tremor option, the body decals are available from a couple of sources.

There is currently no Ranger Tremor available in the US and little info on what it will be.

 

[Bruce]

You could be correct -- dealers have a free hand once they receive a vehicle. Didn't take pictures but parked near a (want to be then) Ranger Tremor at the Daytona 500 this February.

We currently have a Raptor decal on our tailgate -- and it's just an option loaded 2025 Ranger XLT. We also had a Raptor decal on our 2019 XLT Ranger, but it also had the aftermarket Raptor grille installed.

 

[Jason B]

From what I have seen with the current (2025) Tremor option is some decals and paint on the body, some extra stitching on the interior and a big addition to the sticker. (think profit for Ford)
I personally would get the XLT and add whatever other options you want and be happy. If you want a Tremor option, the body decals are available from a couple of sources.

It was similar with 5G. The only additional feature was that it came from factory with a level/lift and slightly larger tires. Things anybody can do for a lot less that Ford's markup.
Lot people disliked the decals and order one without.

 

[Satex]

I have a '24 Lariat FX4 with a 2.7. Assuming similar differences between the F150 FX4 package vs Tremor, I wouldn't switch.

The only valuable addition (for me) would be the front locking diff. But the different suspension and added weight from underside guards would result in reduced payload.

I like the front diff lock, but I NEED the payload.

An option for fewer creature comforts, like an XLT, but with the offroad specs of a Tremor would likely give me everything, but I don't think that setup will be possible.

 

[Aonarch]

I think the pricing would be too close to the Raptor for it to make sense.

But hopefully it would have a higher payload and towing capacity, while still having an upgraded suspension (Fox 2.0s).

 

[Sauce]

I think I've exceeded the Tremor trim with mods on my FX4 XLT (and probably paid less than the upcharge). Tremor isn't for me, but a lot of people may find the upcharge worth it vs the headache and/or labor having to do things aftermarket. From my perspective, Tremor is a pretty niche trim on a lot of these trucks.

 

[Ron Quixote]

Nah. I’m super happy with my XL 4x4 that I paid $32.5K for. I could throw a quality lift kit on it and have all the capability I’d ever reasonably need, especially since it has a factory rear locker.

 

[Sauce]

As far as I can tell, the Tremor will have the following differences to an FX4 (assuming spec is similar to Oz)

- Bilstein tuned suspension (?) with 1" more ground clearance (some of this may be due to the larger tires)
- upgraded 265/70r17 tires (vs 255/70r17)
- +45 offset wheels (vs +55)
- Aux switches
- Styling

 

[Satex]

As far as I can tell, the Tremor will have the following differences to an FX4 (assuming spec is similar to Oz)

- Bilstein tuned suspension (?) with 1" more ground clearance (some of this may be due to the larger tires)
- upgraded 265/70r17 tires (vs 255/70r17)
- +45 offset wheels (vs +55)
- Aux switches
- Styling

If that's correct, then it would be a hard "no" for me. The one thing I'd want, a front diff lock or at least LS, wouldn't be included. In exchange, I'd get things I either don't want or wouldn't pay for.

 

[Sauce]

If that's correct, then it would be a hard "no" for me. The one thing I'd want, a front diff lock or at least LS, wouldn't be included. In exchange, I'd get things I either don't want or wouldn't pay for.

Oz Tremor only has rear locking diff, same as FX4.

 

[superj]

so you would be better off buying the xl and building it up? since the xl seems to all have the rear locker

 

[Satex]

Oz Tremor only has rear locking diff, same as FX4.

My assumption was based on the fact that the F150 adds a limited slip in the front. The US spec Tremor may be like the F150 or like the Aussie Ranger. Apparently the Gen 5 Ranger Tremor did NOT come with an upgraded front diff, so my initial assumption is probably wrong.

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