Giving up on 2024 Tundra. Any F150 Tremor owners?

[SDHNTR]

I lease hunting rights on a big and steep ranch. I’ve gone over this before but my 2024 Tundra just sucks for this terrain. The transmission overheats on any mild prolonged hill climb if not in 4lo, which then makes for miserable and inconvenient driving conditions. I’ve had the truck checked by three different dealers and all have verified the truck is working as designed. It’s just not meant for this application. It’s a pavement princess apparently. I’m so dissatisfied with Toyota. For the record, I’ve had this same lease for over 20 years and through 7 different vehicles. I’ve been up and down all these roads hundreds of times and this is the only vehicle that has ever given me trouble.

Anyway, my buddy who has this lease with me has a 24 F150 with 3.5 EB and 10 ape and it’s a nice truck. It has no problems on these ranch roads. After doing some research I think I like the Tremor trim the most. Anyone else with a Tremor? Any issues? Any regrets? Am I correct that a black interior is then only option? Thats the only thing I don’t like. I’d prefer brown leather.

 

[180ls1]

It seems like such a crap shoot now-a-days. I believe the F150's have recalls on both the engines and the transmissions. The Ram Rebel may be the most sorted out truck in that class.

Maybe a trans cooler with aux fan on the tundra would do the trick?

 

[SloppyJ]

They all suck. Literally. My last chevy dropped a lifter at 100k and now I'm onto a 23 Tundra although I've never experienced the problem you're describing. Had plenty of issues out of a F150 EB too. The most solid one I've had got totaled but it was a 2018 Tundra with the 5.7. You're going to pay a pretty penny for that these days and it's likely not worth it.

 

[noisy]

I put a trans cooler on my Chevy Tahoe 5.3L and it keeps the trans 5-10 degrees cooler when towing my camper uphill. Doesn't seem like a big difference but according to my transmission guy it can make a big difference in keeping the temp under the threshold where the fluid starts breaking down (240 F), especially on very hot days.

I'm curious what happens when the trans overheats in your Tundra. Are you watching the trans temp gauge or is there an actual performance issue? Slippage, smell, etc.?

 

[SDHNTR]

I put a trans cooler on my Chevy Tahoe 5.3L and it keeps the trans 5-10 degrees cooler when towing my camper uphill. Doesn't seem like a big difference but according to my transmission guy it can make a big difference in keeping the temp under the threshold where the fluid starts breaking down (240 F), especially on very hot days.

I'm curious what happens when the trans overheats in your Tundra. Are you watching the trans temp gauge or is there an actual performance issue? Slippage, smell, etc.?

I’d like to keep this thread on track, but what happens is temps get high and a warning goes off on the dash. It’s a known issue (and one I wish I knew prior to purchasing). 2.5 and 3rd gen Tundras do not perform well under load in 4hi at lower speeds (unlocked TC). The solution is 4lo, but that makes for miserable driving conditions. IMO, it’s a design oversight. I don’t think the engineering team ever thought the 4wd would get used.

Ok, back on track. Tell me about this Tremor thing…

 

[Fireflyfishing]

I think there might be a Tremor forum out there. If not, certainly a ford truck forum would give you all the info you desire. I joined a Tacoma forum when I bought my 22 and got all the info I needed, good and bad.
Now that I think about it, perhaps a Toyota forum may have a fix for your current rig? Just a thought.

 

[SDHNTR]

I think there might be a Tremor forum out there. If not, certainly a ford truck forum would give you all the info you desire. I joined a Tacoma forum when I bought my 22 and got all the info I needed, good and bad.
Now that I think about it, perhaps a Toyota forum may have a fix for your current rig? Just a thought.

Already been all over the Tundra forums. It’s normal. The truck doesn’t have a problem. It’s the way it was designed. I’m done fighting it. Any one here with a 3rd gen Tundra would have the same problem.

Don’t believe me? The problem is easily searchable. Or if you own one, go run a long (several mile) mild hill climb in 4H at say under 20 mph and report back. These trucks can’t handle a load with an unlocked torque converter. The only solution is to run in 4lo or perhaps install an aftermarket tranny cooler (which Toyota brilliantly decided to remove from the Tundra design).

There have been a multitude of other QC issues with this truck too. I’m over it and moving on.

OK. Back to the Tremor again.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Sister has a tremor with the 5.0. Zero issues and gets used for a wide range of stuff. Only seen black interiors but don’t know if that’s the only option for a fact.

 

[Dexter Grayson]

Already been all over the Tundra forums. It’s normal. The truck doesn’t have a problem. It’s the way it was designed. I’m done fighting it. Any one here with a 3rd gen Tundra would have the same problem.

Don’t believe me? The problem is easily searchable. Or if you own one, go run a long (several mile) mild hill climb in 4H at say under 20 mph and report back. These trucks can’t handle a load with an unlocked torque converter. The only solution is to run in 4lo or perhaps install an aftermarket tranny cooler (which Toyota brilliantly decided to remove from the Tundra design).

There have been a multitude of other QC issues with this truck too. I’m over it and moving on.

OK. Back to the Tremor again.

Get your panties out of a twist bud! Guy suggested looking into a tremor or ford forum. We believe you that you are unhappy with your tundra and it has a known issue.

 

[TSAMP]

The tremors seem decent. The factory rake is obnoxious to me. I would of had to level it and if im doing that I figured I may as well just get a lariat and then put about 4k into it I have no doubts I can go anywhere a tremor goes. Plus the tremor isnt offered with a 6.5' bed. As stated. New vehicles right now are a dice roll. My 23' has had little issues but nothing major that strands me.

 

[SDHNTR]

The tremors seem decent. The factory rake is obnoxious to me. I would of had to level it and if im doing that I figured I may as well just get a lariat and then put about 4k into it I have no doubts I can go anywhere a tremor goes. Plus the tremor isnt offered with a 6.5' bed. As stated. New vehicles right now are a dice roll. My 23' has had little issues but nothing major that strands me.

Good info. Don’t all trim levels have some rake? Is the tremor more than other styles?

 

[SDHNTR]

Get your panties out of a twist bud! Guy suggested looking into a tremor or ford forum. We believe you that you are unhappy with your tundra and it has a known issue.

No twist dude. You’re digging for angst that isn’t there.

 

[TSAMP]

Good info. Don’t all trim levels have some rake?

Yes, but if I have to level a tremor, im going to upgrade the suspension not just do a puck lift.

 

[SDHNTR]

Yes, but if I have to level a tremor, im going to upgrade the suspension not just do a puck lift.

Agreed. If I’m gonna fully upgrade the suspension I’m getting a King Ranch for the upgraded interior.