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 under the same conditions.

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.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

For a hunting truck F150 I'd be looking over the stats on the 5.0 vs the ecoboost (I assume simpler and less potential for issues). In terms of the tremor check and see what the actual differences are, the tremor thing turned into a trim package on various models, I'm not sure about the F150.

I am familiar with the tremor package in the F250/F350, in that series I personally opted to skip over it I didn't want that gear ratio, the larger ties, etc. Instead when I got my truck I optioned for the F350 7.3L 4x4 black package, which came with 3.73 rear end and narrower 34" tires (vs the wider 35" on the tremor). I swapped on the tremor running boards and air damn for clearance over the regular versions. In doing so I gave up locking front differential (but have rear locking), rock crawl mode, lengthened breather vents, and slightly taller springs, etc. Not much of substance for my needs. My truck is like 1-2" shorter than a tremor (still lots of ground clearance) and spins lower RPMs on the highway.

 

[yfarm]

Local dealer has all varieties of F150s, had a raptor next to a tremor, looks like about the same ground clearance, significantly better than the other f150 models all 4wd. The xl seems to have the least. This dealer seems to order more 5.0s than the eb motors. The tremor comes with 3.73 gears vs the others seem to be mainly 3.3 range. ratings drop 1or2mpg on the 5.0 tremor vs the xl or xlts. The F150 Tremor 5.0 may be my next truck. Not to jinx myself but my 2011 Raptor and 2020 F250 have required maybe 4 dealer visits in a total of 200k miles. Do my own routine maintenance. One ac line, 2 recharges and one window motor on the raptor and one catalytic converter heat shield clamp on the f250 gas

 

[Superx3]

One dealer around here sells mostly eco boost f150s the other one that sells a lot more farm/ranch and work pickups orders nearly all 5.0, and says service calls have gone way down with the 5.0. No turbos, boost controllers, or waste gates to go out.

 

[Howler65]

I've got a '23 F150 XLT 3.5 EB with the Black package(gets you leather, dual exhaust, painted trim) that has been trouble free. 33k miles, though I did buy the 100k Platinum warranty from Ford. My next truck will be another F150, though I'll opt for the 6.5' bed with front bench seat and 5.0. Then add wheels/leveling kit and call it good...

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I have a 23’ with the ecoboost, 6.5’ bed. I opted for that since the tremor doesn’t come with the longer bed. Slowly upgrading to be more off-road capable. I put rough country vertex coilovers on the front and an extra leaf in the back. So far so good. The driving modes are cool and the rear axle lock is nice.

 

[2ski]

Would a 26 Tundra have that issue? And if the most I tow is a 3400lb fishing boat would I have that issue? I'm between a 26 Tundra limited or an F150 powerboost lariat.

And on your Tundra is it the hybrid or regular engine?

To add to your question I would rather have a Raptor than a Tremor but Noone has been able to tell me what the difference is. One for towing one for offroad is the only answer I get.