2021 Ford Ranger Tremor Offroad
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You have one of the best off-road testing videos on TH-cam.
Testing each vehicle’s traction limits in each mode, as well as the new camera angle on the high speed section is top notch content!
I am impressed by this Ranger’s ability and value.
Thanks Jarrod! I'll keep that in mind for future content!
I just bought one, and this vid is a great overview of not just its capabilities but also a ‘how to’ tutorial of its features. Well done and thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support!
The problem with traction on the grades in ruts or holes is because the Ford does not compromise rear payload and towing capacity which means stiff leaf springs instead of the struts of other offroad centric trucks. This means the rear tires have a tendency to bounce a little when looking for footing in this type of test and that is all it takes to lose momentum. The answer is to have some more weight over the rear tires so that the suspension is somewhere in the middle of articulation, and not on the top, i.e. empty bed. It's not the system, and it's really not surprising. You just have to understand whats going on. The trucks that avoid this problem with struts can not haul as much, and cannot tow as much. The Ranger is uncompromised and designed t be used as a truck, so if you want traction. Throw a half cord of oak in back, or a few motorcycles, or some camping gear. Then it will grab better and bounce less and should have the power to deal with it.. I was looking at the Bronco, but then got sidetracked looking at trucks for better towing and payload. The Ranger Tremor is the perfect size and capability for me. But at the end of the day I went with a Subaru Wilderness for now, a softroader vs offroader, AWD vs 4X4, but 15K less and better mileage and it's going to do what I need for now. Still interested in the Tremor tho and Maybe I'll pick one up used in the future.
Databyter
Thanks for sharing! It is true that adding weight should help articulation, but it was no where near topped out.
@@EngineAdventures Well, perhaps I should have said "useful" articulation. It is true that you could lift the rear end with a jack and go up several inches before the tires got off the ground. But those inches do not put enough weight on the ground for good traction. The articulation you want on a pickup, especially one with hard leaf springs, is weighted articulation. But regardless, I think we are in agreement. Just different ways of saying the same thing. It's good to have a light load. Even if the wheels were staying planted on the ground, they only had useful weight thru the tires a fraction of the time, and even that weight could have benefited from an increase in bouncy situation. Rear struts are far superior for offroading. But personally I'll take the Tremor anyway even with it's achilles heel. It's still damn capable, and with a bit more load the rear bounce is slightly less problematic. I also think it would have benefited from front lockers like they offer in the Bronco, and like some other Brands offer in their offroad trucks. You don't usually need them, but when you do... And given the Tremors rear stiffness, the front lockers could have been just the difference to make up for the issue. Great video btw, that must have taken hours and hours to film and edit. Thanks, you can really see what is going on there. It's a nice Truck. Databyter
@@Databyter well said and thanks for the support! I have done enough of these videos that I'm fairly efficient, but it still takes many hours.
Nothing beats a good Ranger.
Wish Ford would bring the Ranger Raptor to the US!
This is a great channel. Lucky that TH-cam recommended me this.
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All the latest trucks will shine off-road. Choose how you will be using it day to day, towing, hauling. Most trucks spend most of their life on roads. The ranger has one of the most sensible crew cabs, highest payload and towing. Very clean inside and great fuel economy. Last but not least that 2.3 eco boost is a stonkin motor. More on road testing EA.
I'll keep that in mind, I've had a few people ask for more on road driving.
@@EngineAdventures I can drive all of these on road when I go for a test drive. I love your off road segments.
Thanks for the input! There are many things I'd like to cover, but this is a side gig and I figure the offroad portion is my niche, so that takes priority. If the outlet I'm writing for wants an mpg or towing run, then I film that too. Otherwise those things usually get left out.
Truck has no get up and go
Compared to what Jeff.
You missed the best point... you don't have to have TURD written on your truck bed. ;-) Thanks for the vid. We love our Tremor!
True! Glad you like your truck, it's a great vehicle!
Cool video! Great test of the articulation and 4wd system. Thanks!
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This is a great informational video. Confirmed what I expected from the Ranger. Thank you.
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I just ordered my custom ranger lariat tremor, hoping I can take it out off-road ASAP! 🤟
Great video to see the ranger capabilities
Congrats on your purchase! Thanks for watching and for your support!
Curious How long is Ford gonna take to make it?
I order it January 24th, and I got a notification that my truck would into production April 4th. Should be receiving by the end of April, hopefully.
You’ll be Happy…
I bought a 2023 Tremor!Love my trans truck
Great test!!! Love your work and appreciate the time you put into these. 👌
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Great review, enjoyed the multiple camera angles!
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just picked up a used, '19 4x4 sport... has locking diff, but no trail modes... found this super interesting to see the difference in modes, that I won't have. Looks like the locking diff is the biggest difference maker...that and tires. Loved your video. I'm sure it was a bunch of work, not just shooting, but also editing. thank you!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I would say the locking differential is more important than the special drive modes. In general driver skill is more important than the computer based systems.
This is exactly what I was looking for, excellent quality and review 👌🏼
Thank you.
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Great review, that truck is impressive in the off road capabilities.
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Incredible channel. Thank you for the hill and your reviews
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Awesome review. One of the best testing I’ve seen
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Great review! It really helps to get to see how to use the features and be better educated when looking to buy.
Thanks for the support, glad the video helps!
Awesome review, thanks for going through the work of showing all the drive modes. I'm in the market for an off road capable daily driver and this is the first review that really gave me an honest idea of what to expect from a vehicle.
Thanks for watching, glad it was a helpful video!
Amazing footage outside the vehicle!
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First vid of yours and now a new sub. Great job, man! I agree with Jarrod; best off-road test vid I've seen yet.
Looking into trading (won't say from which truck, ha!) and stumbled across you searching for Tremor reviews.
Thanks for the info! Definitely helps the decision process.
Thanks for watching, commenting, and the new sub!
Absolutely love this gen Ranger Tremor edition. Just ordered a '23 model last Fri! Test drove every midsized truck & there is no comparison. The Rangers proven Gen2 TGDI powertrain is smooth & powerful. You can even get performance upgrades thru Ford or Roush to get near 375hp! 10R80 tranny makes use of the engine perfectly. Shifts are pretty much imperceptible & always in the right gear. The ride is more comfortable & that's important on long trips. It's mpgs are better then the Tacoma & Colorado too. All in all it was a done deal after i test drove the Ranger! They had an XLT FX4 on the lot so i had to order the Tremor edition Ranger. Can't wait! MSRP was $45k as i spec'd it out. You could prob save more $ but I got all the tech stuff.
Thanks for sharing! Be sure to check back after your order comes in to let us know how you like it!
Good trials and summary.
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Just bought my 2023 xlt ranger tremor a week ago. Taking it to a state park this weekend to finally put that off-roading to the test. Very excited! Love your videos man, really an amazing review on the tremor and all it’s capabilities.
Thanks for the support and comment! I hope your Ranger treats you well!
New sub. Sound is great. Take good time on the details. Love the wheel video. Great comparisons on the incline test.
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Wow. Great video. I was impressed you were able to actually get it stuck. Almost stuck perhaps. When you get the Maverick eventually , I’d like to see it climb the same hill. But wow. These prices are unbelievable.
I guess if you have two wheels in the air and one in a deep hole it's enough to stop a vehicle even with a rear diff lock! Thanks for watching!
Very good review, thanks
Thanks for watching!
It's a nice truck. Not bad. ZR2 still impresses me the most. Only issue there is the questionably reliability. Front locker of the ZR2 is a nice option to have.
I might finally be getting a ZR2 to test on my normal route! It's still quite a ways out, but they do have one scheduled for me.
@@EngineAdventures Awesome!!
Great review ! 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support!
Great testing
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Great test ! thanks
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I could of sworn you said rancho shocks on the other vid. Fox is worlds better just surprised to see em.
If I did I made mistake, they are definitely Fox shocks, and tuned very well!
Now that's a thorough video!
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That’s kind of the perfect storm for that truck it seems like the wheelbase the loose gravel and the depth of the hole was impossible for that little truck in its wheelbase interesting i’ve seen nothing but good reviews on the tremor
I've had one or two other vehicles get stuck in this spot, so I filled it in. The Ranger Tremor is very capable and I wouldn't discount it's abilities from me taking the worst line possible on a 20+ degree hill with deep holes in it.
Great review. About 10,000 difference between it and the FX4. FX4, new suspension upgrade, proper AT tires. As a turnkey truck though it’s very nice. That rolling back in crawl control, will increase the pucker factor, that’s normally the problem with a manual no way should an automatic behave like that. The Toyota might make a lot of noise but it’s not going to roll back. I like both trucks. Great time to be a 4x4 enthusiast.
Thanks Paul! People like to bag on the new trucks, but straight off the showroom floor the factory offroad trucks today will outperform just about anything that has come before them.
It’s not that big of a difference. It’s pretty easy to put some shocks and 32s on. I’m going to be doing that with my Fx4. I have a 2021 lariat Fx4. I wanted the lariat for all the creature comforts but if I had gotten the tremor too it would have put me over budget. This way I can add shocks and tires as I go. I’ll probably even get fox 2.5s which are a step better than the ones that come on the tremor. I don’t really care about the switch bank in the dash. But the Fx4 has all the same electronic programs and locker.
Does anyone know if you have to get things like, auto high beams, adaptive cruise control etc. recalibrated of you put in a leveling kit ? Never had a Lariat before !!! lol
Thank for the video
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I just got one of these last month . It's definitely a badass rig
I hope it treats you well!
Thank you
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Great channel. Do you have a summary comparing how all vehicles did over the years- maybe even a numbering system?
Funny you should ask, I'm currently working on a full size SUV comparison and the one after that was going to be the midsize truck segment. The problem is that it's taking me about 10x longer than doing a single vehicle video. I'm hoping to finish the first one in two weeks. The one after that will probably be another month or more.
As far as the numbering system goes, it's so subjective that I decided not to do that. RTI, approach, departure, break over, ground clearance, wheel travel, articulation etc. are all great numbers, but they honestly don't determine how well a vehicle does off road. They give an idea, but other things that are hard to measure are what really make the difference. Balance, center of gravity, throttle sensitivity, torque curves, torque converter application, etc. are all things I can't give a value for that will greatly affect the off-road driving experience.
Thanks for sharing, and it's good to see more interest in a big comparison video between a bunch of vehicles in a class!
@@EngineAdventures you could even do a spreadsheet with a row for each vehicle and a column for feature, you summary of how they performed and then a column on how to find the full video
If there's enough interest in it, I'll consider it again. I will have the links to the full videos in the video description of the shootout videos. Thanks again for the input!
Ford did a good job with the 21 Ranger Tremor. I just traded in my 13 F150 FX4 for one. They gave me almost 20K for my F150 so I was more than happy to get the Ranger. Ive been looking for a smaller truck.
I do like the Ranger quite a lot. It actually has a decent payload for the midsize truck market, and it even beat out some of the 1/2 tons I've tested in the payload category.
If you have a choice tacoma trd pro or ranger Tremor for the same price? I'm shopping currently. Great video!
Depends on what you're doing. Off-road, the TRD Pro hands down. On-road or towing, the Ranger Tremor hands down. Personally I prefer full size trucks because the fuel mileage is about the same, but they are much more roomy and have higher towing capacities.
@@EngineAdventures thanks, yes, planning to off road and camp, I live in Denver, so many trails here. Also, I think accessories market is ridiculous for tacoma!
You can fit 33’s on this truck. You have to buy aftermarket intrusion bars for the front end. Switch them out in minutes and you’re good to go with 33’s
Thanks for the tip!
Or just cut them off like most people do. You have to cut the back ones off anyway to get the aftermarket ones on. The front you have to take off the bumper. Such a pain in the ass.
Great 👍
Thanks Gio, do you prefer the longer content or is it too much?
@@EngineAdventuresthe longer video content is better. We can watch the vehicle performance in great detail. Very informative!
Awesome thanks for the input!
I feel like the fx4 lariat was the better choice over an xlt tremor. Sure brakes and suspension might need some work. But aside from suspension, it's just stickers. Besides I'm short so I gotta climb in to the fx4 like it's a monster truck haha
Yeah, it just depends on what you're looking for. The Tremor is much better at higher speeds off pavement, the FX4 is more than capable enough for most people (myself included).
I want one. I am thinking of trading in my huge tundra for one. I think for how I use my trucks the smaller size is where I want my money to go. I do sleeping in the back of my tundra which is very nice. I just think I'd be so much happier in a smaller truck on the daily though and in the woods.
Personally I like the fullsize trucks more, but I know that's not how everyone feels.
Awesome truck! Is the color Race Red or Rapid Red? Thanks.
Rapid Red. Thanks for commenting!
at 10 min segment it shows how much Toyota Advance Track works better, it applies the brakes on the spinning wheel much better and for longer . At least it does in my FJ.
Just worked on a Tacoma TRD Pro video, should be live on Friday. It's incredible how well Atrac works, and the different drive modes actually make a difference.
The stock tires rub from the factory on the front, so no you can’t put any larger tire unless you do something about lifting the front a tad
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Sorry late to the party, good informative video as far as the offroad modes etc.. my question for you thou is the line the ranger had problems with have you tried other mid size trucks on it like the frontier, Colorado and tacoma? I mean in the reall world you just pick a different line or even try to air down a bit if you're going driving on terrain like that all day.
Thanks for watching and commenting! While the test is on the same hill, the terrain is constantly changing from rain and being driven over. I do remember one other vehicle getting stuck in the same spot but I don't remember which one. I don't fault the ranger at all, two wheels in the air and one buried in a hole. The ZR2 is probably the only other vehicle in this wheelbase range that had a chance at making it out of that spot.
@@EngineAdventures yea two wheels up is a issue, ok just curious ranger definitely seems capable
It is very capable, more than most people will ever need, even those who do moderately difficult off-pavement travel.
How does this compare to a 2020 Frontier Pro-4X with the new power train?
Great question, 2 very different trucks. Personally I prefer the Frontier's power train. I don't like turbos as they aren't as linear as N/A. The Frontier is a basic truck, which has an appeal in it's simplicity. The Ranger has a lot of tech, but for me it's too much. The Ranger tows and hauls better (just an assumption based on payload capacity and driving characteristics, the Frontier I tested didn't have a receiver so I couldn't tow with it). On road empty the Frontier might have a small edge in ride quality.
@@EngineAdventures awesome content and reply, thank you!
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Great review, very informative
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Where was this shot at?
Utah
If the ranger didn’t have those stupid intrusion beams on the front it would be a lot easier to bump up to a 33 or 34.
Yeah, someone else mentioned there is an aftermarket solution that moves those backs bit to fit bigger tires.
What are the specific on tire size? Want to buy for my 2.5 leveled 2020 Ranger XLT.
They are general grabber A/Tx 265/70R17 which is about 32" diameter by 10.4" wide
Edit: fixed tire size
@@EngineAdventures awesome! Thank you. Great channel btw
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@@EngineAdventures Are you a 100% sure ? I’m pretty sure it’s 265/70 r17. But please correct me if I’m wrong.
@Paweł Żmudzki you are correct! I must have typed it in wrong. I have a picture of it in my story here:
www.car-revs-daily.com/tag/2021-ford-ranger-tremor-off-road-review-by-matt-barnes/
Lets go
Most of the videos I see on any off road trucks are preformed by drivers who have NO experience driving off road..if your not familiar with the truck please leave it to someone who is!!
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I think if you had set the cruise to about 3mph you would have made it.
It seems it just needed a tiny bit more momentum to get over that bump. Ford even said at a Raptor event I went to that trail control is really designed for a minimum of 3-5 mph for climbing, the lower speeds are for hill descent.
sometimes you need a different line my guy
Absolutely, this was the first time I had a vehicle with a rear locker where I actually had to change lines. I always try the hardest line first and work my way to an easier line if I don't make it.
Hot Pepper Red!?
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I wanted one until I found out that you can't get the front limited slip diff like you can on the F150 and SRW Super Duties.
While the Torsen is my favorite style of diff, it's quite capable with that.
I would be happy with the Torsen, but that’s not even an option on the Ranger Tremor. From the factory, there is no option other than an open front diff on the Ranger.
The only thing I don't like about the new Ranger, there's no drain plug in the transmission. Why Ford, why??
Seems like it's getting harder and harder to work on your own vehicles.
Thats been going on since the 90s by all manufacturers
Let's be honest... the Colorado ZR2 destroys the Ranger Tremor at off roading. The Ranger really struggled on this hill.
The Ranger Tremor is more Trail Boss than ZR2. I would like to test a Ranger Raptor on this hill when I get the chance, that's more comparable to a ZR2.
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Getting mine for 44k
Vs Tacoma trd pro?
Check out my Tacoma TRD Pro video if you haven't seen it. The TRD Pro is smoother and more comfortable all around when off-road. Capability is similar between the 2 but the Ranger has better dimensions (a little smaller all around). On-road driving characteristics, towing, engine, and trans are all much better in the Ranger.
These tests are becoming exhausting lol... I feel like auto manufacturers could/should stick with just plain old 4-hi and 4-low
Haha, try filming and testing all those modes. Just about doubles the time it takes to film vs filming a more normal system.
I THINK THE COMPUTER ( OFFROAD TRAIL CONTROL ) WORKS BETTER THAN YOU DRIVING!
I'd say I have to agree with you in many cases. The computer is much better at braking individual wheels than I am (the best I can do is use the e-brake to brake the rear wheels separately from the front).
Yeah you let off throttle when you need to stay in it. Hopefully you are doing it for demonstration purposes and don't actually drive like that
A little bit of both. I stayed in it until it was clear the ranger wasn't going to make it. Staying on throttle longer wouldn't have done anything unless for some reason the Tremor version is totally different from the other two Rangers I've driven.
why is it so hard for companies to offer 4 wheel drive that ONLY offers true 4 high or 4 low with automatic lockers?
What do you mean "true 4h and true 4L"?
geepuller1
I mean when you shift into 4 wheel drive there shouldn’t be any limited slip crap. All 4 wheels should receive equal power!
@@Herbymac0811 do you know what limited slip means? When the ranger (and every other conventional 4x4) is in 4h or 4L the center is locked, no speed variance whatsoever. Many rangers have a rear locker, again no speed variance between wheels. The front has an open center but can use the brakes to distribute drive across that axle. Very few modern vehicles have mechanical limited slip, they are either open diffs or open with a locker.
All that tech and it can't handle a little hole...50,000$ well spent. 😁
Every vehicle I've tested in that hole hasn't made it out, my guess is the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe I get soon will be able to do it though.
I want to see the new 2022 Nissan Frontier.
Me too! I'll see what I can do!
With each try... Your digging the hole deeper. 😐
It's not the truck... It's the driver
The goal is to find the limits of the vehicles, I purposely take the hardest line possible that I think I can do without damaging the vehicle. You're right on making the hill worse. Check out one of my videos from a year ago, while all the damage hasn't been from me, I've certainly torn it up a bit. I've even taken a pick and shovel to the hill a few times to remove large rocks and smooth some of the transitions for vehicles with lower clearance.
@@EngineAdventures since the bed is aluminium ... It's light. I put 4 50lb bags of chicken feed in the back of mine and the articulation is great along with traction.
Yeah it has a pretty stiff rear end, I didn't think of adding weight to get better articulation, but that sounds like a great idea on the vehicles with stiff suspension.