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I've had my Tremor since Jan 2021. I thought it might be helpful to share my initial thoughts on the Ford Performance Winch By Warn package. I haven't really had a need to use the winch yet for a real recovery. I've only run it to practice rigging and to tension the new winch rope. So far, it seems like Ford designed a one-off Warn winch which has a few pros and cons:
Pros
Cons
I hope that helps!
Pros
- Small form factor; fits within the existing bumper and works w/ adaptive cruise control; an aftermarket bumper might stick out more and impact the approach angle
- Can get a 2nd battery and higher output alternator installed directory from Ford
- Can get the winch installed by Ford but seems like it's often a dealer install vs factory install so you're not really saving any time or effort
- Probably about the same cost as an aftermarket setup assuming you get a Warn winch + bumper
- Get a wired and wireless remote
Cons
- It's not a standard Warn winch model; finding info about it might be harder and TBD how it holds up to a Zeon or similar Warn winch
- Warn says the winch isn't IP67/68 waterproofed so could be an issue if fording a lot of water; I'm still waiting for more details about this from Ford; probably wouldn't rely on it for a submerged recovery
- If you have questions, Warn says ask Ford; sometimes Ford says ask Warn; it's hard to get more info from Ford
- 12,000 lbs is probably sufficient for most winching operations but it's possible you could need more; check out the Safe-Xtract app - it does a really good job of showing you how much force / load rating you need for different recovery situations; I got a Factor 55 Pulley (aka snatch block) which will double the load rating to 24,000 lbs
- Access to the winch assembly requires removing the bumper; with an aftermarket bumper access could be easier
- The fairlead is custom so it would be hard to replace w/ aftermarket fairleads
- I replaced the hook shackle with a Factor 55 Flatlink Expert shackle; more $$$
- Some of the parts on the winch assembly are painted steel; TBD how they hold up over time. If you have a custom bumper, you would foreseeable have an aluminum bumper and less steel
I hope that helps!
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