Episode 9: Why I Turned Down a 2023 Maverick Tremor! 

Yes, I was fortunate to be sure. Looks like someone snapped up the Tremor pretty quick, so there's another happy Maverick owner out there somewhere!

Thank you, sir! It's been a lot of fun with this little truck so far, and I just couldn't see switching horses when I was only a couple miles down the trail.

Thanks! If you check out one of my more recent episodes, you'll see I ended up getting a Tremor for my wife. So now I have the best of both worlds!

You'd do much better to spend $10,000 less and get a Forester if snow is the issue

Made in 🇲🇽 my guy

Narrower tires are always better in snow, all else equal.

Thank you! I recently bought a Tremor for my wife. It's a great fun truck as long as you don't need the added towing capability.

Thank you! Leveling is great to me just from a clearance standpoint. The good looks are an added bonus.

Same engine and transmission BUT NOT THE SAME radiator or transmission fluid cooler. With the newer front end on the Tremor (better approach angle for off-roading) there is not room to fit the cooling components associated with the 4K Towing package available on the FX4 and standard AWD Mavericks. Also, because the Tremor has somewhat softer suspension springs designed for off-road use, they are not as well suited to towing heavy loads. So, combine those two physical limitations, and that's why Ford caps the tow rating of the Tremor at 2,000 pounds.

Thanks to both of you... it felt like some arbitrary limitation. Good question with great answer!!!

The best way is to have one of each as we do now. The Tremor really is a great truck, in spite of its towing limit.

Well mine must have been a deal then. The dealer ONLY marked it up $7,500.

You paid $7500 markup? I know im 8 months later but I just bought a Tremor at MSRP. I'm within an hour of you. FYI, I do love my XLT Tremor AND the upgrades you made to yours. I wanted the Tremors locking difs. And so for they work great. Best situation would be if they offered the locker on the non Tremor to keep the 4k towing. I still have a RAM 2500 for trailer towing so It's not an issue for me. Great job on the video.

I considered it.

So....... How many of those trucks that are 6 to 10 grand more, have sold?????

I have been asked and answered this question many times. I am now over 17,000 miles so far so good.

@@themaverickhntr Thanks very much. I appreciate it. What kit do you recommend?

Agreed! Perhaps in a future model year they will figure out how to combine all the necessary components for you to get a Tremor and 4K towing capability.

I feel like the only thing stopping the tremor from pulling 4K is the tall softer more off-road suspension. If you load that much on the back end it would make the truck squat to much causing the front end to come up. Which isn’t safe especially at any highway speed. I really think a simple fix to get 4K towing capability or atleast close is too add airbags inside the rear coil springs. If you hook up a trailer and the truck squats, air up the rear to compensate. Then the truck is level again plus the tremor has thicker CV axles and a transmission cooler which only help in towing situations.

How many miles do you have on your lift kit and have you had any CV axle problems?

@@jerryhallett2937 a couple thousand miles. No issues.

@@jerryhallett2937 I have no doubt the Tremor can pull 4,000 pounds. And you can add air lift to the rear springs. It'll just never be officially rated for now than 2,000.

Big? Depends on your use I suppose. There are definitely times and places the dual rear clutch and lock is going to be a significant advantage over regular AWD.

4k is double 2k. Can we agree on that?

I'm coming up on 10,000 miles zero issues

Thank you friend!

Ride is a bit more stiff than stock, but still very nimble. I lost 4-5 mpg in fuel economy. For me, it's still a no-brainer, as I need the added clearance for what I want to use the truck for, and a bigger truck won't fit in my garage. A lifted Maverick is right-sized for me.

Compared to what? An F-150? Your Subaru? A Tacoma? I'll admit the Maverick looks tiny by today's pickup standards, but when you get the spec sheet out and start comparing dimensions it's actually not as small as you think. And it's certainly not small compared to the original Ranger or Chevy S-10 pickup. But yes, it's definitely small compared to all the other trucks available today.

@@themaverickhntr The Maverick has tiny in comparison with my Forester. Please don’t get me wrong, I own a 11 Ranger XLT super cab 4X4. I was expecting the Maverick to be the size of my Ranger, but it looked like a micro from China.

@@Doc1855 I assure you it is basically comparable to the old Ranger. Plenty of side by side photos out there to show that.

@@themaverickhntr I won’t get ride of my Ranger. I need the 6’ bed and the body on frame, as we use it for work around our property. All I was saying is that the Maverick width wise is smaller than my Forester. If I were looking into a tiny pickup, then I’d definitely wait for the Toyota Stout. As much as I love our Ranger, Toyota simply makes a better product

@@Doc1855 no interest in trying to sway your opinions. Just adding this here as info for you and others to compare. 2023 Forester Dimensions: 183″ L x 72″ W x 68-69″ H 2023 Maverick Dimensions: 200″ L x 73″ W x 69″ H

Leitner Designs

@@themaverickhntr thanks, just ordered my shadow black xlt tremor, ready for the off-road🙌🏾

@@Jtboffroad Firestone Destination AT2 245/70 /17

You can place an order just like I did -- TWO YEARS AGO.

@@themaverickhntr Still waiting?

No not paid or sponsored by Ford. I just really really love Mavericks! 😁

Life altering… unless you can kiss away 30k on a truck… for a lot of people it’s a big decision when considering where to invest their money

Thanks for this groundbreaking commentary. No one cares.

@@themaverickhntr No one cares? How about everyone that spent money on this thinking they got a real truck and were lied to? They won't like the fact that they had their money stolen from them. What about the fact that it will break where a real truck will just do it's job regularly and not be bothered by it? Or that this will get stuck in a situation a real truck wouldn't be stopped. be, and it also broke your "truck" ? This will have problems after driving over a normal curb. But you are an "expert" on trucks and I don't know what I'm talking about. In fact, you are so much of an "expert" that you bought a Front-Wheel-Drive "truck". Next time; instead of being butt hurt and being an asshole about whatever, try talking to the person that is commenting. Maybe they will have good reason for it and have better info on the article.