Ford CEO Jim Farley continues to deliver on his promise of ‘no boring cars’ with the subtle introduction of the Ford Explorer Tremor. Farley posted a photo of a muddy Tremor badge with the ‘Explorer’ emblem blurred in the background. The caption wrote, “Coming soon. A new addition to the Tremor Family.”
For the uninitiated, Tremor-trimmed Ford vehicles often come with rugged accessories, chunkier tires, and more than a few tweaks to the powertrain to make the car a more capable off-roader. Sadly, Ford Philippines has yet to bring over any Tremor variants. While in Ford’s home market, Americans have seen the Ford F-150, Ranger, Everest, and Expedition get the Tremor treatment.
Locally, the Ford Explorer is available only in a 2.3-liter Ecoboost 4x4 setup. While Ford claims this version of the Explorer is an off-road-ready vehicle, those in the market for a rugged Blue Oval will more likely consider the Bronco or the Ranger Raptor.
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The Everest and the Ranger also come in a multitude of configurations suitable for an overlander’s needs, but a Tremor-spec’d Ford should make for a more appropriate off-roader.
The most recent Tremor release was the Ford Everest variant that made its Australian debut in August 2024. If that release can tell us anything then we can expect a ‘Rock Crawl Mode’ its driving settings and a slew of exterior upgrades for further reinforcements against the elements. Under the metal, the suspension will likely get a modification along with a higher ground clearance.
Hopefully, the Philippine market can finally see the Tremor lineup with the upcoming debut of this Ford Explorer. This could give drivers a middle-ground option between Ford Everest Titanium 4x4 and the Bronco, in both performance and price.
