2021 Ford F-150 Tremor 4x4 - Tougher Tweener, Re- Driven Review
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BETWEEN LARIAT FX-4 AND RAPTOR: there is space in the Ford F-Series half ton pickup truck lineup for enhanced "Ruggedization." Not all off-roaders need a sauroid bird of prey to dance over dunes. To that end the new 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor is equipped to tread on off-road trails which cause mere rugged dressers to quake.
2021 Ford F-150 Tremor SuperCrew 4x4 Driving Hits: (differences from previously tested F-150 XLT FX-4 Supercrew PowerBoost in parentheses)
- 3.5L intercooled twin turbocharged DOHC gas V-6 = 400 horsepower, 500 pound-feet torque @ 3100 rpm; Start/ Stop idle
- Brisker mid-range acceleration than the old "Five Point Oh" V-8 provided
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: EcoBoost gas 3.5L V-6 boasts 500 lb-ft twist through a 10-speed automatic transmission + 2-speed 4x4 transfer case w/ Torsen limited slip rear differential](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-engine-004c.jpg)
- 10-speed manumatic torque converter planetary transmission, power folding T-shifter
- 2-speed, 2:73:1 Low, electronic chain & clutch driven four-wheel drive shift on the fly, automatic mode transfer case
- 3.73:1 final drive ratio electronic locking rear axle, open front differential, available Torsen limited slip (included on tester)
- 9.75" locking rear differential gear set
- Drive modes x 8; ♦ Normal, ♦ Eco,♦ Sport, ♦ Slippery, ♦ Deep Snow/Sand, ♦ Mud/Ruts, ♦ Tow/Haul, ♦ Rock Crawl
- 18 combined miles per gallon, 600 miles highway range (26 gallons fuel tank)
- 10,900 pounds towing, 1885 lbs. payload capacity
- Fully boxed frame, mil-strength aluminum cargo box
- Front independent, rear solid axle suspension, four wheel ventilated disc brakes
- Pliant ride, improved quelling of body lean, quiet cabin
- F-150 TREMOR specific:
- Revised front upper control arms & wheel hub knuckles
- Front monotube & rear twin tube dampers revised for softer compression
- Softer front coil & rear variable rate leaf springs
- Front, fuel tank & transfer case skid plates
- 9.4" ground clearance, +2.1" cab height (vs. F-150 XLT FX-4)
- +1.5", +1.0" F:R suspension travel
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: off-road suited variable spring rates, greater suspension travel, stronger front hub knuckles and A/T tires with wider track](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-wheels-fr-P2230348-bc.jpg)
- 27.6° approach, 24.3° departure, 21.2° breakover angles = (+5.8° / -1.0° / +1.2° vs XLT FX-4)
- +0.6", +0.8" F:R inches wider wheel track
- 33.0" diameter 275/70 General Grabber All Terrain T-speed rated all-terrain tires
- Matte smoked finish 18" alloy wheels
2021 Ford F-150 Tremor Driving Misses:
- Transmission hunts in Eco and Normal drive modes
- Wooden brake pedal feel
- Highway wind buffeting
What the 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor Has Got:
- Pricing: from $64,645 (incl. destination) for an 10-speed automatic 2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 w/ Tremor package.
- As tested top Stone Grey Metallic 2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4 = $70,095
- 2021 brings the 14th generation F-150, a re-fresh of the Gen. 13 aluminum body which debuted in 2016: √ Wider tri-lateral bar grille with outline now encompassing "F" vertical array headlamps traced by boomerang LED DRLs; √ Jutting front bumper cover; "F" vertical array wrap around taillamps; √ Tail gate with bolder embossed "F-150" lettering & Tailgate upper lip spoiler
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: +2.1" taller cab height, than Lariat FX-4 trim with revised bumper](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-ext-rr-P2230238-abc.jpg)
- TREMOR trim specific: √ Black "FORD" grille and tailgate ovals; √ Upper & lower grille latticing; √ Aluminum front bash plate; √ [non-functional] Raptor-style hood vents; √ Light contrast wing mirrors; √ Matte smoke finished alloy wheels; √ "TREMOR" running boards; √ Rear bumper dual corner exhaust outlets
- ORANGE MOTIF: √ Mid-grille lateral bar; √ Front tow hooks; √ "TREMOR" fender vents; √ Rear quarter panel "TREMOR" decals; √ Tailgate right side "TREMOR" decal
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: Raptor style tandem hood louvers and unique Orange Tremor fender louvers and accents are included](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-emblems-fender-L-flag-006c.jpg)
- 5 big guy sized, 2-Row seating
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: spacious cabin w/ fixed unique off-road running boards](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-entry-L-running-board-005c.jpg)
- 64.7 cubic feet cargo capacity w/ 60/40% split seat cushions raised
- 5.5 foot long cargo box w/ adjustable locking J-channel cleats
- Damped tailgate & tailgate deploying extension steps
- Power sliding rear backlight window
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: retracting step up and measuring on the tailgate](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-bed-step-measuring-004c.jpg)
- Contrast stitch padded upper and middle dash; Upper and lower gloveboxes; Satin metallic mid dash, door panel & center console banding; Traditional dual analog dial gauges flanking 8.0" color TFT multi-function display; Lower center stack wireless device storage cubby; Even & smooth finished switchgear
- Comprehensive standard feature set
- √ Remote keyless entry; √ 1-zone (optional 2-zone automatic) air-conditioned climate control
- √ LED headlights & taillights; √ Intermittent windshield wipers
- √ Power windows x 4, Driver's express; √ Cup holders x4, Bottle holders x 4
- √ Ballistic fabric 6-way driver & 4-way passenger manual adjust seats; √ Tilt & telescoping urethane steering wheel
- √ Center dash embedded, dual knob controlled, 8.0" landscape touch LCD infotainment display w/ wireless voice control; √ USB-C x 2; 12V x 2; √ Bluetooth phone connectivity and smart phone SMS
- Standard 6-speaker, 180 W streaming audio, voice commands
- √ Android Auto, Apple CarPlay phone projection; √ Sirius XM satellite radio (120 days trial);
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: Android Auto (& Apple CarPlay) wired phone projection](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-Android-004c.jpg)
- Excellent safety features & ratings
- +1 IIHS Top Safety Pick; √ 10 airbags; √ Full size spare tire on alloy wheel
- Driver assist tech
- STANDARD: √ Rear camera + predictive grid; √ Audible rear park warning; √ Pedestrian & vehicle collision avoidance braking; √ Blind Spot warning; √ Rear cross traffic alert & obstacle braking; √ Lane departure warning, keep; √ Post collision brake lock; √ Row 2 occupant reminder; √ Auto high beam LED headlamps; √ Anti-roll & Trailer sway control
- FORD Co-Pilot360 ADAS (available): √ Full adaptive cruise control; √ Lane trace assist; √ Speed sign recognition; √ Evasive steering assist; √ Intersection left turn front collision avoidance; √ Connected Navigation
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: Ford Co-Pilot360 comprehensive ADAS suite & surround cameras](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-ADAS-camera-surround-004c.jpg)
- OFF-ROAD ADAS (available): √ Trail Control off road cruise; √ rock crawling Trail One-Pedal Drive; √ slow maneuver Trail Turn Assist
- TOWING ADAS (available): Pro Trailer Backup Assist
- 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty, 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty
- -1 No included maintenance
What the 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor SuperCrew 4x4 Has Not (or Not Preferred):
- Abundance of darkness and the coarse grain hard plastics
Standout Feature(s) on 2021 FORD F-150 TREMOR SUPERCREW:
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: 12.0" drive mode variable color TFT instrument cluster](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-gauges-006c.jpg)
- 12.0" full color drive mode variable TFT Productivity instrument cluster screen
- Interior Work Surface deploying full center console tray
- Upfitter accessories toggle switches x 6 (overhead console)
- "Pro Power Onboard" cargo bed 110 V AC outlets x 2: 2 kW
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: 2000 W Pro Power Onboard & capless fuel filler](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-bed-power-supply-005c.jpg)
- Power adjusting accelerator/ brake pedals & tilt/ telescoping heated steering wheel
- ♦ 12.0" MyFord Touch Sync 4.0 landscape, split pane touch LCD infotainment display; ♦ HDD cloud GPS voice command, voice guidance navigation (3 yrs. OTA map updates)
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: available extra informative and colorful large displays in the cabin, elegant chrome control bezels if overabundant](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-cockpit-nav-P2230591-bc.jpg)
- B&O Unleashed 18- brushed aluminum grille speakers; 1080 Watts, 10-channel DSP audiophile audio
- ♦ Power folding wing mirrors; ♦ Auto dimming rear view mirror + Homelink remote door control; ♦ Comfort access; ♦ Push button ignition
- ♦ Leather seating w/ orange contrast piping, "TREMOR" orange stitched seatbacks x 4, heated & cooled front, 10-way driver, 8-way passenger power adjust; ♦ Rear climate vents & outboard heated seats
- "TREMOR" orange colored dashboard end caps & U.S. Flag emblems
![2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Tremor 4x4: leather heated & cooled 10-way power adjust front seats, power adjusting heated steering wheel](https://www.roadblazing.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/09/RB-2021-Ford-F-150-SuperCrew-XLT-Tremor-4x4-seats-driver-P2230284-bc.jpg)
- ♦ Rows 1 & 2 110V AC power outlet; ♦ USB-A x 2, USB-C x 2; ♦ 12V x 2 (including cargo bay)
- ♦ Sirius TravelLink (5 yrs. trial); ♦ 2 GB trial 4G LTE WiFi subscription by Verizon
- MyFord Sync 4 Apps (complimentary): Pandora, iHeart streaming radio
- ♦ ToughBed spray in bed liner; ♦ Power backlight sliding window; ♦ LED approach and bed lamps
Roadblazing.com Says: Tweener F-Series pounds the ground in preparation for a predatory flying reptilian landing.
Contributing Editor: G. Straton
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