HOT! XLT Tremor thread, because an XLT is the very BEST way to order a Tremor, Everyone agrees.

[Optimus🤖]

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It’s impossible to have too much .

I’m accepting donations….

We'll start a Go Fund Me for ya

 

[NightForceFan]

Stuck home with Covid and mindlessly scrolling, trying to find the bottom of the Interwebs, I saw threads on here for the “premium” Tremors but not one for us simple folk.

Now don’t get me wrong those other trim levels are fine for the asphalt cowboys/ cowgirls but we all know the XLT is the real American man’s truck.

No multi contour massaging seats, no two tone paint jobs, no 6ft wide tramp stamp across entire backend. Just a real American made, honest to goodness truck. Made to do truck shit.

Now I’m fully prepared to be roasted as a poor, and a pheasant for not having seats that massage my buttocks but when I ordered my truck the XLT was the one I wanted, not the one I settled for.

Anyone else love their XLT’s for the rough and ready, sweat on your brow, dirt under your fingernails trucks they are? Or did you buy it because that $100k limited cost more than your 20 year old double wide?

So no one thinks I’m being too serious here I drive a prissy little Tesla daily, and while I am a Union Mechanic; I hate to get my hands dirty as much as the rest of you Platinum owners.

There are worse birds to be than pheasants…

 

[Lunch Box]

Right…. They are reflector LED’s. Whatever the fuck that means…. I just think they are LED’s per the packages I have. Not sure the difference honestly. But it seems like the above post might help me understand. Either way I do think they’re LED’s…

I was going to answer your original question, but the person who answers most all questions beat me to it. But, I will add who f------ cares, halogen, reflector LED, projector LED, if your satisfied with what you have that's all that matters. Just saying!

 

[TRAMPER]

I was going to answer your original question, but the person who answers most all questions beat me to it. But, I will add who f------ cares, halogen, reflector LED, projector LED, if your satisfied with what you have that's all that matters. Just saying!

Well i like LED’s my Tesla has great headlights and this Ford does as well. I haven’t been in or seen one of the higher level trims to compare but I would say these are more than fine for me. I actually really like how they dim and brighten, not like a switch but gradually. I have never seen a vehicle do that before but for some reason it seems to give me a bit less eye strain than the hard on and off (of the high beams).

 

[Optimus🤖]

Now is a good time to reflect upon your projections.

 

[TRAMPER]

I was going to answer your original question, but the person who answers most all questions beat me to it. But, I will add who f------ cares, halogen, reflector LED, projector LED, if you’re satisfied with what you have that's all that matters. Just saying!

So what’s the difference between projector and reflector LED’s? Halogen I understand. What would make one better than the other. Tbh I thought LED’s were LED’s….

 

[Lunch Box]

Now is a good time to reflect on your projections.

I can't stop laughing

 

[Canyon Trekker]

There are worse birds to be than pheasants…

I was wondering if anyone else was going to notice that... I didn't want to make any fowl remarks though.

 

[Jman1469]

I was looking at Lariat and platinums, all I was really after was leather seats and LED headlights. Then I found the XLT value package or premium package. Whatever it is on a sport and it had everything I wanted except for heated steering wheel and leather seats.

For the money I saved when I wear out the seat covers I can buy leather ones.

And it came with the fancy dash and infotainment center.

I don’t regret saving the money I did

 

[Rockshot]

If you have the pheasant truck then I have the poverty XL truck lol. I'm actually fond of the nickname. I like lariats the most but this one hit the lot right away in mid March 23' with a 4k discount saving me a good 12k over my lariat on order. It was kinda cool having the only 23' super duty in my town for about 6 months too. You could say I settled but I don't regret it at all. Bonus: not one peep out of the old lady for spending too much on a truck unlike that time I bought a 12k dirt bike without her knowing. Never going to do that again!

 

[Optimus🤖]

Ohhhh careful now, as if we didn’t insult the rich class enough with the massaging leather seats and tramp stamp comments there’s already threads dedicated to that overpriced, unreliable, HEAVY, oil burner that us in the know avoided.

Lol just think, you can see the XLT as "Xtra Large Tremor."

 

[runline]

I was wondering if anyone else was going to notice that... I didn't want to make any fowl remarks though.

I was too chicken to say anything

 

[TexAg0842]

I went to purchase a King Ranch Tremor. Everything was all sorted and come to find out they sold it twice and my sales girl didn't have the key.

I'll say the dealer made right getting me into the XLT Tremor and it worked out in my favor

I'd have preferred the two tone on the King Ranch and the brown leather over black but not enough to wait for them to order it.

 

[TRAMPER]

There are worse birds to be than pheasants…

I was wondering if anyone else was going to notice that... I didn't want to make any fowl remarks though.

I was too chicken to say anything

I stand by my choice in fowl language, ringneck, tail feathers and all!

 

[1FORDy3rd]

I love my XLT. Would have loved it more if there were an XL Tremor option with a manual transmission.

 

[TRAMPER]

I love my XLT. Would have loved it more if there were an XL Tremor option with a manual transmission.

I’m am…. Or rather was the same way with manual transmissions. Owned a ton of them, love them, we still have one (an old VW) and back a few years ago I almost bought a Ram Cummins with a 6 spd until I found out how much they had to de-tune and back off the power of the engine because the manuals just can’t handle the power. It’s certainly less fun driving around in an Automatic but it seems the moderns ones are so much more robust, reliable and fast (can you imagine trying to manually shift a 10 speed and keep track of it??) that’s there is no going back. Us manual transmission drivers are just dinosaurs now a days.

 

[Steven7.3]

I had a 2013 XLT, I enjoyed the truck but when I went to order my 22 Tremor I wanted the Lariat for some of the bells and whistles. I definitely did not want the ultimate package as the power tailgate and moonroof were useless to me. Overall I would prefer the XLT but just with the dual climate if possible.

 

[Alpoba]

If you have the pheasant truck then I have the poverty XL truck lol. I'm actually fond of the nickname. I like lariats the most but this one hit the lot right away in mid March 23' with a 4k discount saving me a good 12k over my lariat on order. It was kinda cool having the only 23' super duty in my town for about 6 months too. You could say I settled but I don't regret it at all. Bonus: not one peep out of the old lady for spending too much on a truck unlike that time I bought a 12k dirt bike without her knowing. Never going to do that again!
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Thats one thing Ford did smart on the outside for this new gen with that same sports grill/led lights across xl xlts and lariats. All these trims now look nearly the same, and with a subtle change one can get rid of the fugly badge removing the trim level reference altogether.

 

[MNhunter1]

I've never quite understood the appeal of many of the upper trim levels. The enormous price increases for the same foundation add nothing to the capabilities of the truck. Granted, there are a few options I would have splurged for on my XLT had they been available a la carte, but even then, nothing beyond the XLT trim. I understand some people like the bells and whistles, but I am not one of them. I remember when the top trim levels on a vehicle gave you AC, power locks, and power windows. Now those are basic standard equipment on all trim levels. I looked hard at the SAP and Premium package options(can't have one without the other), but couldn't justify the price increase for the few things I would have liked to have. I have my opinions, but being as I purchased this truck for me, I'll rationalize my decision:

Super Duty - totally a want over a need. Could have bought any 1/2 ton truck I wanted and it would have done everything I need. I've always loved the SD's and being as I keep my vehicles for longer than most, I wanted something more durable and dependable for the long run. I also wanted to get a combustible V8 while they were still an option, not some eco-diesel, hybrid, or twin turbo V6. I had been following the redesign, and as soon as the first 2023's hit the streets and became a reality, I decided that was the route I was going and ordered my 2024 as soon as the books opened back in July.

XL vs. XLT - if I could have added a console and power folding mirrors to the XL, I would have gone with the STX package. Those are the only two options that pushed me to an XLT, otherwise the XL STX package would have given me everything else I wanted.

Tremor Package - I actually like the wheels, and the factory warrantied capabilities and 35's were worth it to me in both form and function. Needed? No, but worth it for my likes and the added capabilities in a stock configuration over the standard FX4.

Sport Appearance Package(SAP) - after the Tremor pkg, only thing I would have liked from this was the LED headlights and painted bumpers, purely for the looks(appearance). I do like the look, but functionally, prefer the chrome bumpers and halogens for long term durability and upkeep expense. Now that I have my truck, I'm glad I went the way I did without the SAP.

XLT Premium Package - I likely would have added this if it wasn't a requirement to also add the SAP. Only thing I couldn't add as an option from this package which I would have liked was the 12" screen and Intelligent Access. I have found the 8" screen to be plenty, but the 12" would be pretty cool. I have also always had a keyed vehicle, so the Intelligent Access would be a new experience, but seems like it would be a convenient feature. At the end of the day, the increase in cost to add both SAP and Premium just wasn't worth it to me. Lots of stuff I don't want to add the stuff I do at a premium cost.

Added options - Center console, $300 was a no brainier for me for my use and preference. Power folding mirrors, big truck, garage, parking lots, worth it. 360 camera, again, big truck, parking, worth it. Box lighting, why wouldn't you? Sliding rear window, I have kids, a dog, and liked to have the option. Upfitter switches, may never use them, but for $165, worth it. Clearance lights, $95 and they just belong on a 1 ton truck.

F250 vs F350 - Tremor package equalizes capabilities, here in MN, it's $120 a year for tabs on a 1 ton. No brainer.

Closing thoughts - I live in MN and have never had a vehicle with heated seats or heated steering. My wife has them, and I never use them. I can always add them later if so desired. She also has adaptive cruise, which again is nice, but I've used standard cruise control my entire life and it's never been an issue. I'm now just shy of 1000 miles on my 2024 XLT Tremor and I don't think I'd do anything different. I'm sure at some point I'll swap out the halogen bulbs for some LED ones, but it'll be significantly cheaper than the sealed LED's, however, probably won't be as effective as melting off the MN ice and snow. The cloth seats are nice and comfortable, not too hot, not too cold, and we'll see how they hold up over time. I have yet to see another '23+ XLT Tremor on the road, so it's still a bit unique in my neck of the woods. $60,838.22 gave me one hell of a truck. The savings off any higher trim level or packages will be a much better investment elsewhere, at least for me.

 

[TRAMPER]

Thats one thing Ford did smart on the outside for this new gen with that same sports grill/led lights across xl xlts and lariats. All these trims now look nearly the same, and with a subtle change one can get rid of the fugly badge removing the trim level reference altogether.

But how do I get one of those in black that says TRAMPER!??????