I am a retired Ford senior master technician, Ford dealer shop foreman, instructor for Ford and currently teach auto technology for Lone Star College. I have spent my entire carrier repairing Fords and building Ford hot rods. I am blessed enough to have my own shop at home and do ALL of my vehicle repairs, maintenance and modifications. I was the shop foreman for two of the lead techs at my local dealer and even get to do my own warranty work at home. I currently own a 2023 F150 Platinum that is Whipplecharged and highly modified, a 2023 F150 Tremor 5.0 401A and just picked up my 2024 F150 base Raptor on 4/01/24. After I highly modified the Platinum, I didn't want to daily it, so I ordered the Tremor to my specs (i.e. the 5.0 with front Torsen diff) and absolutely love the truck. I have always loved the body and suspension of the Raptor, wanted to try one, but was not paying over sticker for any new vehicle. I was able to order the 2024 and get it for 3K under sticker so I went for it. I am a die hard 5.0 guy and WISH it was the base engine on the Raptor. If you drive the Raptor 3.5 and Tremor 5.0 back to back, I really enjoy the power delivery of the 5.0. It really has amazing power and pulls hard to 7,200 rpm. The 3.5 has a very seamless power without the hit of the 5.0, but is no slouch, just feels like a sewing machine. The Raptor suspension is obviously superior to the Tremor but the Tremor has a wonderfully smooth ride. I prefer the Raptor because it is bad ass and such a thrill to drive. I run high end motor oil, change it very frequently ( I did the 1st oil change at 1400 miles) and I want to see how the 3.5 performs on MY maintenance schedule. The Heads Up Display is trick and a loaded Tremor (the only way that you can get the Torsen diff on a 2024) is almost the same price as a Raptor that is also loaded. If I need to tow, well I have a 2017 6.7 F350 dually for that. I went 27 years without a new vehicle for myself and now that I have reached my 50's I have been blessed enough to have and feed my new F150 addiction. I also have a good wife no doubt. I study and modify Ford F150s daily if anyone needs any info. I don't know why he didn't mention that the Tremor front suspension is unique with different steering knuckles and control arms providing a wider stance? God bless you fellow TFL addicts....

Andre is the best journalist TFL has and one of the best on KZfaq.

I went to the local Ford dealership last February thinking I was going to order a Raptor (or Raptor R). I found out that I was looking at a year+ for the "R" and a year for the Raptor. I admit I was pissed at Toyota for Gentrifying the Tundra. Within 24 hours, I decided to get a Tremor. If I thought I could have gotten a Raptor within 6 months I probably would have gone that route. I still love the old Tundra Rock Warrior that I sold to the company, and it is still going strong. Reliability was great, but why no rear locker? Anyway, I ordered a 2023 401 Coyote Tremor with the Torsen. I got it in less than a month. MPG has been great. I haven't pushed it much off-road yet, so I can't comment too much on that yet, but so far so good.

The Tremor. The raptors fun but to offroad do you need all that? Plus the tremor tows much better does it not?

Love my 22 Ford Tremor I was looking at the new Toyota Tundra TRD Pro that had just been released and was looking at a wait and also dealer mark ups were insane. Saw this a tremor at the local dealership and it had just came off the truck. Drove it the next day and was very impressed and I thought the value was there compared to a Tundra. Been a good truck since.

The Raptor is what everyone wants, the Tremor is what everyone needs.

I would buy the 401A Tremor in Antimatter Blue. IMO the best Ford truck overall.

Great overview of the changes to the guts of the R. Fairly significant “mid-cycle” refresh for increase in price over the ‘23. Agreed the Tremor has its place!

Blue cruise isn’t disturbed by lifting or modifying the truck as long as u don’t block the camera or the radar sensor behind the right side plastic piece that’s on the front bumper

Ruby red GEN1 raptor is my dream truck!

I'll take two tremors one in black and one antimatter blue.

AWESOME as always!

I love the new front of the tremor 2024 does it fit on the 2022 tremor ? I I guess replace molding under grill , grill and head lamps!!! Would it fit on fender?

Love how he just breezed over the fact that it comes with one of the best all terrain tires available.

I had a '22 Tremor for 2 years ! Just took delivery of my '24 Raptor last week. Been waiting for a video like this !

I'm curious if the new steering upgrades are also present in the 35 package for the Raptor, or just the R.

Antimatter blue is a beautiful color once clean in the sun I have raptor that color it’s Greenish from angles purple from angels and has heavy metallic flakes but I’ll agree after a day on the trails and off roading the dust covers the paint ability to change colors

Wow, fantastic video Andre! Very informative. I was blown away by the level of engineering going on in the 2024 Raptor. I can see why these trucks are so expensive. I love the look and purpose of the Tremor. Just enough ruggedness without overkill. Really like the blue with the orange combo. HOWEVER, $70K I just can't. I'd do $55K on a new Tremor, but $70K is just not in the cards. This is approaching Raptor pricing. Why would a person get 65% of a Raptor but pay 90% of a Raptor price? I'd love to see the Tremor be a little more affordable.

My 24 Raptor does have the blue cruise thing. Scared tf out of me first time I put on cruise control…

I don’t tow or go off road, nor have I ever owned a pickup truck, but I’m still considering both these options. Leaning more towards Tremor just because of price

Id buy a regular fx4, an use the saved money to do the suspension the way I want.

Hey Andre, this is the first time I’ve noticed you have Vulcan ears! 👂 😂

Id go with the tremor for daily use if I had a nice ranch & a big budget where I could afford & use the raptor id consider it but I wouldn't buy a Ford truck unless it was a tremor package the fx4 is dated & in my opinion lacking it's a matter of saving a few dollars & trying to settle or spend a few more dollars & be happy with my purchase & not considering trading up in a year costing me more in the long-run we get what we pay for be patient find best deal possible or save for a few months longer I don't want to make a large purchase & have regrets soon after

Yes, they need some bright colors. I live at the beach and we love our beach color vehicles.

The "trombone exhaust" any indication as to month or build date for what "late this model year" means?

Amazing truck excellent video Andrei, thank you

The Raptor comes standard with the Hi-Lock transfer case to provide high and low range gears. With the Tremor it is a $11,710 option and so if you want a real off the road vehicle the cost is either 79,725 for the Tremor or $80,080 for the Raptor. Without the Hi-Lock transfer case one might as well buy a XLT with the 4WD package that includes hill assist and the electronic locking rear differential and save $15,000 as compared to the Tremor.

Andre, why didn’t you ask Carl if ford finally fixed the cam phaser issue in the 3.5 ecoboost. My 2021 ecoboost has had 2 sets of cam phasers replaced in 48,000 miles.

I’d just get an FX4 STX the rest are too damn expensive!

Yes sir sign me up for the Tremor..thanks for the videos

Why do manufacturers install spare tires with the valve stem up? How are you supposed to check tire pressure without dropping the tire down? First thing I do on a new truck is drop the spare and flip it over, so I can check my tire pressure periodically...

The rake on the tremor is hideous, yeah its designed to “level out” when you have a payload in bed, but if you actually look at the leaf pack that's a joke as well. One leaf and one massive plastic polycarbonate under spring overload that is like 3 inches tall.

Man...why didn't you ask what's next for the 3.5L with the RHO coming out!

The new Tremor is really what the Raptor use to be, a very capable truck for serious offroading at a premium price. The new Raptor has become a ridiculously overpriced luxury vehicle for small men with big debt.

Color for treamor or colors available?

is that tailgate available on the raptor?

Something I heard in this video about another v8 with late availability had me wondering. Sure enough on Ford’s Raptor website it says the 5.0 and 5.2 supercharged are the optional engine choices. Why isn’t anyone talking about that??

I don't see the need to go for features and capabilities that I may only use a few times and even then only because I have them not because I need them. I think the Tremor is a more usable package but I would probably stick with an FX4 since that is all I have ever needed for work

Andre!! You guys need to do a comparison of the 35 Raptor and 37 Raptor to see if the near 12,000 dollar upcharge to go 37 package is worth it

Is this an old interview? Hasnt the raptor had dual live valves on the 37 since 2023?

Gen 1 still holds up next to the new ones. The gen 3 even went back to the gen 1 styling.

Man, gorgeous truck… if Ford makes this Tremor in the New-Gen Ranger, I’m sold!

Hot Peoper Red! Come on Ford! Build it and I will buy it.

I really like the tremor!

I still want a factory RCSB 122" Tremor with a 7850# GVWR for world travel with payload.

Yes, Ford, Red, Orange and Purple!

Thanks TFL Andre…is Ford upgrading the Tremor with an Interior Black Package?..and is Ford upgrading and or adding options to the 2025 F-150 STX..Rear Sliding Window?..Wireless Cellphone Charger?..2.7L V6 with Tremor Package?..2.7L V6 Hybrid?..the Ford Dealership Salespeople get annoyed when asked these questions.🤔

I don't need either one, but I would choose the Raptor. It's what I currently drive, so I'm biased too I guess.

...ALSO do an article about the 5.0L on E-85! Huge savings, and better power.

so disappointed with the headlights on the Tremor - even on the 402A package they are reflective and not projectors. Why???

I have a 23 coyote tremor and I wanted the raptor and made a deposit for the raptor r before it was released but the pricing in Canada is just too ridiculous 200k. I barely wanted to pay 105k for my tremor

Andre, ask the Dude Which colleges does Ford Performance recruit from? Anyone from Colorado School of Mines?

Like Porsche's GTS editions i'l go with Ford's Tremor editions😁.

I am about to take a look at a 2024 Tremor 5.0 V8 and am thinking about trading in my 2023 Raptor. I have notice that the value of my Raptor has decreased quite a bit in the recent months so I doubt I'll be able to swing the deal (even with putting down $35K it will still be like $600+/month payment) but I am interested in comparing the two for myself.

Wish they would make the 5.0 available in the Raptor.

Tremor would be better for hitting trails. Raptor better at high speed baja type just depends on what you plan on doing with the truck.

3.5 ecobeast is definitely an upgrade!

I have a 2021 Ram TRX and just last week finally picked up my 2024 Ford F350 Platinum Tremor...I love both trucks and with technology some is better by Ram other is better in Ford but both make great Trucks..(right off cameras are better in Ram) . If I was given 80k I would get a 2021/22 TRX with low milage over the F150 Tremor or F150 Raptor.. Now as for Raptor R or TRX I like them both equal..Both have there up and downs...Yes R is faster off the lot but TRX do to availablity is cheaper and Mods can make them equal performance and times if not TRX a bit faster, TRX with mods if you get a 21,22 you can mod and still be cheaper than the R.....Both Ram and Ford make awesome trucks!!! I give it to Ram for bringing the V8 back to Baja trucks and making them where anyone can own one after the initial release and mark-ups....I'm not bashing one or the other cause people that do that are fan boys and no nothing and only want drama cause the fact and data speaks volumes that bother are fantastic...

imo the tremors dont distinguish themselves enough from fx4 or raptor.

wish they would make one with a MUCH lower hood... smaller grille... think I just want Ranger Raptor...

I have a 2020 f150 Lariat went through one v8 engine because it was burning oil, after getting my truck back and the first oil change it was low on oil again. Do not get a V8 engine

For the price of a '24 402a Tremor ford needs to include the upgraded headlights.

Do you think the 2025 F150 Raptor will get the new KO3’s?

I wish they offered a desert tan color

The new tailgate is a step backwards. The hidden step was much more practical.

I like my 2023 Azure Gray Tremor. 402a Torsen diff that raptor doesn't offer. Better payload with the Tremor too

I have the Raptor 2020, I won't change it! Every who has a GMC or Chevy truck wants to buy my Raptor. Interesting!

I am seeing base Tremors discounted to $60,000, the 401A package. I am not seeing Raptors discounted, I am seeing dealer markups. So it's more like $85,000 for the base Raptor, $60,000 for the Tremor. Tremor will have better road manners, better tow rating. So it's more of a do it all truck. The Raptor is the better off road. But the Tremor is better than any of the other Ford 4x4 choices out there. And I don't want leather, and I don't want a sunroof. If I want to see the sun, I'll park and get out of the truck. And I enjoy the added headroom inside with no sunroof and no sunroof maintenance or leaks. So for me, it's either an XLT with the FX4 package or the 401A Tremor.

When are yall testing the 2025 ram

Tremor will be my next truck in a few years, let's hope that the V8 will still be around in a few years.

My 2023 Tremor 401a with the Coyote V8 and torsen is the best truck that I have ever owned. Completely satisfied.

Coyote engine Tremor is the way to go. I wouldn’t mind a PowerBoost Hybrid on the Tremor trim.

275/70R18 is a 33.2"

Riser Ford in R-Kansas had a 23 Tremor Coyote with a supercharger for 80 grand brand new with a full warranty. Now that's the ticket!

I love V8 that make me hesitant about my decision

Definitely a coyote tremor over the raptor tbh

Ford tech here. Unless you need the capability of the Raptor,go Tremor. Also, note to Raptor guys who complain about noises. It’s a Raptor, it’s going to make noises here and there over bumps and uneven surfaces. If you want a quiet truck get a Lariat or a Limited

Raptor. I like a more compliant ride. I would love a V8 in it for supercharger goodness.

Love the tremor by why not offer a long bed as well

I agree Andre, I would choose a V8 Tremor over a V6 Raptor all day long.

You’re not getting a raptor for under 90k. Add the 10k dealer markup. Now ur raptor is 100k. I paid 105 for my 2024 3.5 37package

A ruler, not a measuring stick.

Don't send Nathan to CA. I like it when Andre and Nathan do videos together.

HEY FORD!!! BRING BACK ATLAS BLUE FOR THE TREMOR! I’m looking to get a new truck this next year. I’m leaning towards the V8 Tremor. I love that you offer the V8. That’s the motor that I want, but if you don’t offer Atlas blue, I won’t buy. Why offer white and avalanche? It’s almost the same color. No royal blue option. No race red option. C’mon man…

Ford should have made the dual valve standard across the board like the Ram RHO has standard , come on Ford make that a change across all of the Raptors period. Don’t be surprised if they do that next year for competition sake.

as a certified ford hater , this is easily the best 1500 on the market. no other manufacturer lets you get the more powerful V8 on any trim level.

I wouldn't buy any light duty truck in 2024 that has spring leafs.

Me watching knowing damn well the only truck in my price range is an STX :(

3500 xl off road

Honestly that yellow accent across headlights makes the truck look cheap, same on the XLT.

Raptor. Go big or go home.

I don’t care about all the bling that’s expensive and will be the first thing that breaks. I want durability, power and reliability when I’m out traveling. Like the the common saying dealing with Harley Davidson is Chrome doesn’t get you home. I currently have a Jeep Wrangler which is not at all a good vehicle and I am looking for something to replace this. Would prefer to support US manufacturing however Toyota seems to be beating the crap out of the US.

I will never buy a full size truck without a v8. If they discontinue them I'll just buy used ones.

Tremor with the coyote 🤌🏼

Choice between 2 Fords…….neither

You mean turn signals? Lol

Throw a whipple supercharger on the 5.0 and smoke the base Raptor

Hey podcast listn.......skip skip skip.....

I'm a Raptor fan but Andrey needs to feed back to them that the Raptor Rs need to be more aggressive in appearance after all they are for performance and NOT shopping. Also, they need to get rid of the ridiculous 1970s Bonnet aerial. :)

V8 all the way.