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Another Off-Road Special? Ford Ranger Tremor Revealed!
Another Off-Road Special? Ford Ranger Tremor Revealed!-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:24

First the Stormtrak, then the Wildtrak X and now the Ford Ranger Tremor. Yes, the Blue Oval brand has revealed yet another derivative of its new bakkie…

Ford in Europe has whipped the wraps off its new Ranger Tremor, an “off-road focused” version of the double-cab bakkie featuring a “substantially reworked chassis” with special suspension upgrades.

The Ranger Tremor is based on the XLT derivative but shares various chassis and technology upgrades – plus the new full-time all-wheel-drive system – with the recently revealed Wildtrak X. Like that higher-spec model, Ford says the Tremor has been designed for buyers who require “enhanced capability in challenging off-road conditions”.

Upgrades over the XLT include position‑sensitive Bilstein dampers, off-road-focused driver-assistance systems (such as Trail Turn Assist and Trail Control), all-terrain tyres and model-specific styling. There’s also the Dearborn-based firm’s new Flexible Rack System – optional on the Tremor and comprising a folding roof rack with adjustable sliding rear load hoop – designed to maximise load-carrying ability for longer items.

Note the Ranger Tremor’s twin front tow hooks.

Like the Wildtrak X, the Ranger Tremor scores a 26 mm increase in ride height plus a 30 mm wider track. Distinctive exterior updates include extended wheel-arch mouldings, a long-leg tubular sportsbar, cast aluminium side steps and exposed twin front tow hooks. This derivative furthermore features Boulder Grey exterior details and a dark finish for its grille.

Inside, you’ll find water-resistant vinyl trim that Ford promises is easy to clean. The pre-wired overhead switch pack, meanwhile, is optional on this model in Europe, offering 6 inputs for winches, LED light bars and other accessories.

Mirroring the approach taken with the Wildtrak X, the Euro-spec Ranger Tremor – a nameplate with a history that stretches back to 2002 – is offered exclusively with the 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder bi-turbodiesel engine, which here generates 150 kW and 500 Nm (delivered to all 4 corners courtesy of a 10-speed automatic transmission).

So, will the new Ranger Tremor be offered in South Africa? Well, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has remained tight-lipped on the matter, though it’s worth noting Ranger units for European markets are sourced from the Silverton facility in Gauteng…

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