Why Drive an F-350 When You Could Drive a Ford F-350 Tremor?
Erica Mueller
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We may not need the Ford F-350 Tremor, but boy, do we want it.
Not many people need a truck as big as the Ford F-350, but for those who do, it can be the perfect combination of workhorse and luxury. Able to tow up to 20k pounds, this truck is more than capable. But what about off-road? Perhaps you like to work hard during the week and mud a little on the weekends. Enter the Ford F-350 Tremor.
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Look at the size of those wheels. This F-350 Tremor is ready to go anywhere. Photo: Erica Mueller
Ford F-350 Tremor
First of all, the F-350 is a HUGE truck. Unless you’re ranching, hot-shot towing or pulling some really heavy equipment you won’t need this truck. Some have called the F-350’s V8 engine and its 1,050 pound-feet of torque “utterly ridiculous” but we’re pretty sure that was a compliment because this truck is a thrill to drive on and off road. The Tremor package is available on the F-150 and F-250 as well. So if you like what you’re seeing but don’t need a truck this big, take heart!
The off-road Tremor package for the F-350 adds 35-inch all-terrain tires, a rear locking differential, lifted suspension and underbody skid plates, custom sway bars and upgraded twin-tube shocks to take some of the bumping out of the ride when the road is uneven. Technology like trail control and drive mode selectors help you customize the truck’s suspension for the task at hand. And if you think you might get stuck at some point, Ford offers an optional 12,000-pound Warn winch to get you un-stuck in a heartbeat.
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The King Ranch Edition’s interior has become the benchmark for luxury pickup trucks. Photo: Erica Mueller
What You Need to Know About the 2021 Ford F-350 Tremor
Pricing for the F-350 Super Duty starts with the base XL model at $38,410, including a $1,695 destination fee. The truck I drove was a Platinum model with the Tremor off-road package and cost $82,685, including the destination fee.
6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel engine
10-speed automatic transmission
Remote tailgate release on keyfob
Tow hooks
Rain sensing wipers
8.0″ multimedia screen
Ambient lighting
Dual-zone climate control
Premium B& O sound system with 10 speakers
Tow camera with trailer backup assist
Wireless charging pad
12,000 pound winch by Warn
35″ off road tires
Skid plates
18″ wheels
11,500 pound GVWR tow package
Spray in bedliner
WARRANTY
3YR/36,000 BUMPER / BUMPER
5YR/60,000 POWERTRAIN
5YR/60,000 ROADSIDE ASSIST
5YR/100,000 DIESEL ENGINE
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Disclosure: Thanks to Ford I got to drive this truck around for a week, use it for farm work and fun and write about it here. All opinions are my own.
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