2021 Tremor Tow vs non-Tremor Superduty

[Memphis Michael]

I am in the market for a 2021 Superduty F250. I found one locally that has the Tremor package. Does the Tremor package reduce the towing rating?

 

[sgtkersh]

Not by much at all. I think the GCWR is 24900 with 15000 in conventional towing. The truck is very capable. Ford built the Tremor package with the goal of not impacting towing and other work related capabilities like the Power Wagon’s compromises.

 

[sgtkersh]

Oh, and those numbers are with the 7.3L gas engine, which is what I have.

 

[Memphis Michael]

Oh, and those numbers are with the 7.3L gas engine, which is what I have.

I found a Rapid Red Tremor King Ranch 250 4x4 with a diesel.I was concerned about the towing capacity being reduced by the off road package. I thought I saw something on line the said that bumper tow was reduced by 5000lbs with the Tremor package. I like it, but I don't want to lose that much towing capacity. Is that true?

 

[sgtkersh]

I found a Rapid Red Tremor King Ranch 250 4x4 with a diesel.I was concerned about the towing capacity being reduced by the off road package. I thought I saw something on line the said that bumper tow was reduced by 5000lbs with the Tremor package. I like it, but I don't want to lose that much towing capacity. Is that true?

No, that isn’t true. The towing guide says the lowest bumper pull is 15000 for a diesel. There is some packages higher with the High Capacity Trailer Tow Package going as high as 20000. Someone with a diesel can confirm, but I don’t believe your tow rating goes down at all.

 

[Memphis Michael]

Maybe I misread the chart. I thought it said 20,000/15,000 (with the Tremor Package). That is what caught my attention.

 

[sgtkersh]

No, that isn’t true. The towing guide says the lowest bumper pull is 15000 for a diesel. There is some packages higher with the High Capacity Trailer Tow Package going as high as 20000. Someone with a diesel can confirm, but I don’t believe your tow rating goes down at all.

Looking further at the towing guide, the diesel Tremor is standard with 15000 conventional towing. I don’t know if you can get or if that truck has the high capacity package that would increase it, but it looks like you should have 15000 no problem.

 

[sgtkersh]

Maybe I misread the chart. I thought it said 20,000/15,000 (with the Tremor Package). That is what caught my attention.

Yes, that is the difference between the standard towing and getting the high capacity package. You need the high capacity package for 20000. So I guess it depends on how you look at it. It is the same 15000 as the base diesel, but the high capacity package gives you higher GCWR and higher towing.

 

[Memphis Michael]

Can you post the link to the Towing chart? I can't find it.

 

[sgtkersh]

If you want the Tremor and the 20000 towing, you need the F-250 Trailer Tow High Capacity with Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Backup Assist Package. That option/package includes the increase to 30000 GCWR and the 20000 towing. It is available on the King Ranch Tremor, so that’s what you need to do is look for that option.

I have attached the towing guide and it does show the base diesel Tremor with 15000 towing, but again you can get the high capacity option. You may need to order one like that.

Requires:
• 6.7L Power Stroke® Diesel Engine
• Power Equipment Group – XL only
• STX Appearance Package – XL only
• SYNC® 3 – XL only
• Trailer Brake Controller – XL only

Includes:
• Lane-Keeping Alert
• F-250 Trailer Tow Package – High Capacity
— Upgraded Axle
— Increase GCWR on diesel engine from 23,500 lbs. to 30,300 lbs.
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist – Standard on King Ranch®, Platinum and Limited
• Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System
— Rear View Camera
— 360 Degree Camera System
— Trailer Reverse Guidance
— LED Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
— Rear CHMSL Camera

 

[Tx-Tremor6.7]

If you needed to pull a travel trailer that weighs more than 15,000, you should not order the Tremor package.

 

[sgtkersh]

By the way, if you want to know for sure for a particular truck, get the vin and run it through this site https://fordfleetlive.com/#/VinCalculator. That will tell you exactly what the truck can do.

 

[Tx-Tremor6.7]

If you want the Tremor and the 20000 towing, you need the F-250 Trailer Tow High Capacity with Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Backup Assist Package. That option/package includes the increase to 30000 GCWR and the 20000 towing. It is available on the King Ranch Tremor, so that’s what you need to do is look for that option.

I have attached the towing guide and it does show the base diesel Tremor with 15000 towing, but again you can get the high capacity option. You may need to order one like that.

Requires:
• 6.7L Power Stroke® Diesel Engine
• Power Equipment Group – XL only
• STX Appearance Package – XL only
• SYNC® 3 – XL only
• Trailer Brake Controller – XL only

Includes:
• Lane-Keeping Alert
• F-250 Trailer Tow Package – High Capacity
— Upgraded Axle
— Increase GCWR on diesel engine from 23,500 lbs. to 30,300 lbs.
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist – Standard on King Ranch®, Platinum and Limited
• Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System
— Rear View Camera
— 360 Degree Camera System
— Trailer Reverse Guidance
— LED Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
— Rear CHMSL Camera

I have all of those options on mine and the Ford towing chart shows I am capped at a 15,000 lb trailer. (Unless I am reading it wrong) My GCWR is 30,000 due to the diesel, but the Trailer weight maxes out at 15K. I am not sure why the Tremor is limited, but my trailer only weighs 7000 lbs when fully loaded, so I am well within the limits.

 

[sgtkersh]

I have all of those options on mine and the Ford towing chart shows I am capped at a 15,000 lb trailer. (Unless I am reading it wrong) My GCWR is 30,000 due to the diesel, but the Trailer weight maxes out at 15K. I am not sure why the Tremor is limited, but my trailer only weighs 7000 lbs when fully loaded, so I am well within the limits.

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I think the chart is misleading and that if you have the 30000 GCWR you still have 20000 towing. Put your VIN into that website and see. The base diesel Tremor does not have 30000 GCWR so I really think if you have that and the high capacity package, your tow rating increases as well.

 

[Tx-Tremor6.7]

I think the chart is misleading and that if you have the 30000 GCWR you still have 20000 towing. Put your VIN into that website and see. The base diesel Tremor does not have 30000 GCWR so I really think if you have that and the high capacity package, your tow rating increases as well.

The website shows my GCWR at 30,000 and max trailer at 15,000 lbs due to the Tremor package. (Which is the way I read the chart) I am not sure how you can get to 30,000 lbs of GCWR without allowing a 20,000 lb trailer, but the different numbers do not always line up correctly, so I just go with the lower amounts to be safe.

I am still not sure why the Tremor package limits the trailer weight 5000 lbs less than a non-Tremor, but that appears to be the case.

 

[sgtkersh]

I think the chart is misleading and that if you have the 30000 GCWR you still have 20000 towing. Put your VIN into that website and see. The base diesel Tremor does not have 30000 GCWR so I really think if you have that and the high capacity package, your tow rating increases as well.

Yep, looks like you are correct. I found a couple on Autotrader with the package, ran the VINs, and 15K towing. Must be the tires since the chart says you need the 18” all season tires for 20000 towing.

So, I stand corrected, looks like 15K is the max. That does suck if you have the upgraded package and it doesn’t buy you the upgraded towing.

 

[Memphis Michael]

By the way, if you want to know for sure for a particular truck, get the vin and run it through this site https://fordfleetlive.com/#/VinCalculator. That will tell you exactly what the truck can do.

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More info: I don’t own a trailer, new to diesels, but I am retiring soon and wanted a truck capable of towing an enclosed trailer with my 66 Mustang, 900lb Harley, plus cargo. I haven’t picked out a trailer yet, but envision atleast. 24ft enclosed trailer. Sorry for the stupid questions, but I will take advice

 

[sgtkersh]

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More info: I don’t own a trailer, new to diesels, but I am retiring soon and wanted a truck capable of towing an enclosed trailer with my 66 Mustang, 900lb Harley, plus cargo. I haven’t picked out a trailer yet, but envision atleast. 24ft enclosed trailer. Sorry for the stupid questions, but I will take advice

Yep, running that VIN it has 15000 towing capacity. Sorry for the confusion on my part, but it looks like Tx-Tremor6.7 is true. The Tremor package is capped at 15000 pounds towing even with the high capacity tow package. It must be the tires since the truck has 30000 GCWR. Those big Duratracs must not be rated for the larger towing number. The towing book lists 18” all season tires as part of the package that gets 20000 pounds of towing.

 

[SuperNewbie]

I am in the market for a 2021 Superduty F250. I found one locally that has the Tremor package. Does the Tremor package reduce the towing rating?

Traded in a 19’ f250 lariat 6.7 FX4. It towed my 14,000lb setup great. However, the Payload was weak. Which may limit whatever you are trying to tow ?‍. Driving a 21’ f350 FX4 diesel now. Way more payload 3500lbs, 3” hitch 20,000lb.
from everything I’ve gathered on this forum. The Tremor whether it be a 250 or 350 has the same tow numbers. If you need to tow more then 15,000lbs and you are worried about numbers then get a 350 FX4.
Any of these trucks are more than capable. There is a thread on this forum of a Tremor 7.3 gas towing 20,000lbs up 6% grade.

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[Memphis Michael]

Actually, seems like 15,000lbs is plenty of capacity for me. I plan to get a 24ft trailer for my Mustang (2900lbs) and Harley (900lbs). Including the weight of the trailer, I should be under 10,000.

I wonder if you change the tires to the all-weather variety if that give you the full 20,000lb tow capacity.