Any Experience with Custom Order Ford Super Duty?

[BRTreedogs]

The Tremor comes with 35" tires and a leveling kit, right? Supposedly, you lose 5-7 mpg going from 33" to 35" on these rigs.

I have a tundra

I get gallons per mile.

So I’m not sure.

I also only use my truck for hunting. So I’m performance oriented in that aspect.

But yes I burn about 1000 gallons of gas in 60 days of hunting last year.

 

[Fowl Play]

Depends on goals, Tremor package is at odds with payload/tow capability. 4 wheel drive, lockers and skid plates are worth it but larger tires and softer suspension not IMO.

Personally I would never intentionally use any super duty as an off-road vehicle, unless you’re turning it into some type of overlanding vehicle and are using up the payload with add ons to help soften the suspension. My F350 is a monster but it will re-align your spine in any real off-road conditions. I jump in a buddies smaller truck or side by side at any opportunity. Now with 3,500lbs in the bed… it softens it up.

 

[BadDogPSD]

The Tremor comes with 35" tires and a leveling kit, right? Supposedly, you lose 5-7 mpg going from 33" to 35" on these rigs.

Tremor comes with 285/75-18 tires which are right around 35" depending on manufacturer.
They come with 1 1/2" taller front springs, so more level, but there is still a decent amount of rake.
My 2022 F350 Tremor gets 20+mpg highway and 14-15 in town.

 

[IdahoBeav]

Depends on goals, Tremor package is at odds with payload/tow capability. 4 wheel drive, lockers and skid plates are worth it but larger tires and softer suspension not IMO.

Personally I would never intentionally use any super duty as an off-road vehicle, unless you’re turning it into some type of overlanding vehicle and are using up the payload with add ons to help soften the suspension. My F350 is a monster but it will re-align your spine in any real off-road conditions. I jump in a buddies smaller truck or side by side at any opportunity. Now with 3,500lbs in the bed… it softens it up.

Yeah, these rigs are for towing and hauling. IMO, the 4wd is for snow and ice on the road. Leave the off-roading to Jeeps and Toyotas.

The Tremor has a rear locker and limited slip front diff. A rear locker is a $430 add-on to any model, and every lot model that I have seen so far has one in it. It would seem the dealers in my area are only ordering them that way. The Tremor skid plates are also available in the FX4. If I'm reading the order guide correctly, the only unattainable Tremor item that I would want is the front diff, but that's not a big deal.

 

[Kodiak55]

Great information here! I have been looking at ordering one myself. Had a 2017 F-250 diesel. Looking at moving to a 7.3L "Godzilla".

 

[IdahoBeav]

Great information here! I have been looking at ordering one myself. Had a 2017 F-250 diesel. Looking at moving to a 7.3L "Godzilla".

Those engines are getting great reviews. The $10k cost savings compared to the 6.7 PS made it very tempting.

 

[Kodiak55]

And the price of diesel right now. Has me looking at options.

 

[midger]

The Tremor comes with 35" tires and a leveling kit, right? Supposedly, you lose 5-7 mpg going from 33" to 35" on these rigs.

That is a huge difference in gas mileage.

 

[Wheels]

Update:

I placed the order. Thanks for the suggestions. I added a few items that I had not thought about.

Just an FYI for others that may run across this thread and are looking to make an order:

Granger did provide the best price right off the bat, but a couple local dealers were able to match the Granger price. Granger told me that Ford is having supply chain issues and would not likely be able to get an order on a '26 (would instead be '27) model and that the ETA is about 4-7 months. My local dealer had not received such a message from Ford and was able to get mine assigned a VIN and scheduled for build the 2nd week of May with an ETA before June 1. I believe this is because Granger does more orders and has their own in-house waitlist, but that is only speculation.

Once a VIN is assigned it is difficult if not impossible to make changes to the build, so make sure you know exactly what you want before your dealer places the order. I forgot upfitter switches and was able to get them added post VIN, but I am reading that many guys aren't able to get any changes.

Ford offers a camper package for $160. This adds an extra leaf and an overload spring to each of the rear packs, adds a rear sway bar, and a heavy service front suspension. I test drove a model that had this, and I did not notice it to affect ride quality. For $160 it seems to be a cheap option to increase payload.

Interested in the discounts that you were quoted on the special order?
I did a build and price on the website and sent it to my local dealer, they came back with an MSRP price minus any rebates. Told them to pound sand.

 

[IdahoBeav]

Interested in the discounts that you were quoted on the special order?
I did a build and price on the website and sent it to my local dealer, they came back with an MSRP price minus any rebates. Told them to pound sand.

I actually have no rebates or incentives on mine because Ford isn't currently offering any that are applicable to the model/trim/cab/etc.. However, the dealer tells me that if Ford puts on an incentive or rebate at the time of delivery, it will be subtracted from the price we currently have negotiated. They say it's free money from Ford, and they give it to the buyer.

I started my process by sending a build link (Ford Website build & price) to several dealers. They replied back with their invoice pricing, the lowest (not counting Granger) of which was $6k below MSRP. I played this back and forth off a couple dealers and got it to $7k.

 

[30338]

Did the carpet delete on my lariat as well as a lot of the other options discussed. Vinyl floor is great though. I'd custom order another Ford if I needed one.

I'd go Carli aftermarket suspension before doing the Tremor option.

 

[IdahoBeav]

I'd go Carli aftermarket suspension before doing the Tremor option.

There is a guy locally that is trying to sell a suspension+wheels+tires package for a '26 F350 Tremor, says he went with Carli instead. I don't know much about building Fords for offroad, but it would seem that he either learned a hard lesson or he was happy to pay $5k just for the Tremor limited slip front diff.

 

[jimh406]

@IdahoBeav, I was going to say I've only heard good things from people who ordered them. Congrats on your order. Tell us how you like it once you get it.

I don't buy new anymore, so ordering won't apply to me.

 

[IdahoBeav]

@IdahoBeav, I was going to say I've only heard good things from people who ordered them. Congrats on your order. Tell us how you like it once you get it.

I don't buy new anymore, so ordering won't apply to me.

I’ve had it for a few weeks. So far I’m happy. The only downside has been the fuel efficiency. She got 11 mpg towing a #7k trailer. I’m hoping that will get better, especially after the emissions delete I’ll do once the engine warranty expires in 5 years. I did wind up going with the standard output 6.7. The guy at the dealership told me that with what I want to do with the pickup, the HO would essentially be $2k for a red badge and a lot more def consumption. He said you don’t notice the difference until you start pulling #20k+ loads, which this pickup isn’t even rated for.

The only thing I may have done differently is have gone with the F350 and 5th wheel hitch prep, but that would have been an extra $3500, and I have no plans to tow a 5th wheel, but if years down the road I decide to get into a big 5th wheel, I’ll be kicking myself.

The payload finished at #2664. With my camp trailer on the tongue, wheeler in the bed, gear, and 3 passengers, I’ll still be below payload, and with the extra rear leaf springs from the camper package, it won’t squat as bad as a standard F250 when overloaded.

 

[5MilesBack]

I started my process by sending a build link (Ford Website build & price) to several dealers. They replied back with their invoice pricing, the lowest (not counting Granger) of which was $6k below MSRP. I played this back and forth off a couple dealers and got it to $7k.

It sure seems like invoice pricing should be less than $6-7k below MSRP these days with these high priced trucks. I ordered a 2000 F-350 CC LB Lariat with the 7.3L PSD back in late 1999, and it was more than $6-7k off MSRP back then on only a $43k truck. I paid $34k and change.

 

[IdahoBeav]

It sure seems like invoice pricing should be less than $6-7k below MSRP these days with these high priced trucks. I ordered a 2000 F-350 CC LB Lariat with the 7.3L PSD back in late 1999, and it was more than $6-7k off MSRP back then on only a $43k truck. I paid $34k and change.

Inflation is bad, and I believe the Covid fiasco showed the pickup builders that they could ask and get ridiculous prices.

 

[Fowl Play]

I’ve had it for a few weeks. So far I’m happy. The only downside has been the fuel efficiency. She got 11 mpg towing a #7k trailer. I’m hoping that will get better, especially after the emissions delete I’ll do once the engine warranty expires in 5 years. I did wind up going with the standard output 6.7. The guy at the dealership told me that with what I want to do with the pickup, the HO would essentially be $2k for a red badge and a lot more def consumption. He said you don’t notice the difference until you start pulling #20k+ loads, which this pickup isn’t even rated for.

The only thing I may have done differently is have gone with the F350 and 5th wheel hitch prep, but that would have been an extra $3500, and I have no plans to tow a 5th wheel, but if years down the road I decide to get into a big 5th wheel, I’ll be kicking myself.

The payload finished at #2664. With my camp trailer on the tongue, wheeler in the bed, gear, and 3 passengers, I’ll still be below payload, and with the extra rear leaf springs from the camper package, it won’t squat as bad as a standard F250 when overloaded.

Hopefully you should see mileage improve after first oil change. What gears do you have? With 3.73, my F350 sees about 9-11mpg towing my 20k lb fifth wheel, depending on terrain and elevation.

 

[5MilesBack]

Inflation is bad, and I believe the Covid fiasco showed the pickup builders that they could ask and get ridiculous prices.

There's no doubt about that. Four years ago I saw an F-350 dually at a dealer with an MSRP of $120k. I have no idea what the dealer cost was on that truck, but I'd be surprised if that truck cost Ford more than $60k to build. And dealer cost back in 1999 was a little more than 20% off MSRP.

 

[Yaremkiv]

I didn't have to order mine because, as luck would have it, my ideal truck was on the lot, down to the color:

F350 XLT Crew Cab Longbed SRW with the 6.7. Longrange fuel tank and DEF tanks. Overhead auxiliary switches etc.

All I had to do was get bedliner sprayed in.
The carpet delete would have been something I'd definitely opt for if ordering custom.

Question: whats your reason for going 3/4 ton instead of 1 ton?

 

[IdahoBeav]

Hopefully you should see mileage improve after first oil change. What gears do you have? With 3.73, my F350 sees about 9-11mpg towing my 20k lb fifth wheel, depending on terrain and elevation.

I went with 3.31 with a locker since I have no plans to pull more than 10k. The only other option was 3.55. The tranny is the 10 sp with the top 3 being ODs. It does a good job keeping the rpms low. The rig pulls my 7k camper up a 7% grade at 1200 rpm 55 mph in 9th, same rpm at 60 mph in 10, and that is going light on the throttle. It has no shortage of power.