2022 Ford F-250 Lariat Tremor Review: A Heavy-Duty Truck Worth Ordering Right

Introduction

The 2022 Ford F-250 Lariat Tremor is one of those trucks that rewards patience. Ordering one from the factory rather than settling for whatever sat on a dealer lot made it possible to spec the exact configuration wanted here, and it paid off in more ways than one. This particular truck was built almost fully loaded, arrived months after the order was placed, and ended up costing nearly $10,000 off sticker.

This review walks through the configuration, the engine choice, the Tremor package details, and the buying strategy that made the deal work, so you can decide whether this truck deserves a spot in your own driveway.

What You Get with the Tremor Package

The Tremor package brings a genuinely off-road-oriented heavy-duty setup. This truck rides on what appear to be 35-inch tires, upgraded shocks, and a trail control system suited to rough terrain. The Star White paint carries a subtle pearl flake, paired with the black appearance package, formerly known as the sport package on previous years, which blacks out the grille, badges, and trim for a cohesive dark look.

LED front lights and LED tail lights come standard on this configuration, and a factory bug guard was added up front. One small quirk: despite the full blackout treatment, the optional tube steps carry a single piece of chrome, an easy fix with a wrap of vinyl.

The 6.7L Power Stroke vs the 7.3L Gas

The big decision on this build was the engine. The 6.7L Power Stroke diesel replaced the 7.3L gas V8, and the difference in daily usability is significant. Around town, the diesel returns roughly 18 to 19 mpg where the 7.3L managed about 11. On longer trips, the diesel stretches four to five hundred miles per tank versus around 300 on gas.

The 7.3L is not a bad engine by any means, but its pairing with the 10-speed transmission felt spongy, with frequent, reluctant downshifts whenever the throttle asked for more. Even a tune did not fully sort it out. The diesel, by contrast, feels surprisingly powerful and much better matched to the transmission. Diesel maintenance costs are a real consideration, so buyers who rarely drive long distances may still come out ahead with the gas engine.

Inside the Cabin

The Lariat trim brings the large 12-inch touchscreen, which dominates the dashboard and modernizes the cabin considerably. Traditional analog gauges remain, a welcome touch for anyone who prefers readable, physical instrumentation over a fully digital cluster.

Windows were tinted after delivery, and the interior otherwise reflects the fully loaded Lariat specification. One note on the options list: adding the towing package removed adaptive cruise control, an odd interaction between packages worth checking before you finalize your own build.

The Bed Liner Decision

Here is a detail most buyers overlook. The black appearance package on this truck required a drop-in bed liner as a bundled option, but a drop-in liner leaves the bed rails, walls, and tailgate cap unprotected. Loading rocks or heavy material scratches exactly those exposed areas first.

A spray-in liner, such as a LINE-X application, coats the entire bed and solves that problem. The plan for this truck is to remove the drop-in liner entirely and have a spray-in liner applied, covering every surface that gets abused in real use. If you are configuring a build, treat the bed liner as its own decision rather than something bundled into an appearance package.

Build Quality Notes

Ford trucks in past experience have often arrived with problems out of the gate. This one has been solid. The only issues found so far have been trivial, such as a dirty fingerprint left behind a protective sticker inside the door jamb. Compared to a previous truck with a seat heater that caught fire and persistent leaks, this F-250 has been refreshingly trouble-free in early ownership.

The Tremor did enter limp mode once or twice early on, an unusual behavior that a diagnostic dash unit was brought in to help monitor. It is worth keeping an eye on if you experience anything similar.

Buying Strategy: Order Early and Do the Math

Ordering is essentially the only reliable way to get the exact configuration you want on a heavy-duty truck like this. The order for this truck went in months before delivery, which is normal lead time for a factory build.

On pricing, the local dealer offered sticker price with a weak trade-in offer. Ordering through a different dealer produced nearly $10,000 off sticker and a much stronger trade value. A $3,000 PCO cash offer, the kind Ford mails out to customers who request brochures and browse the configurator, was honored even though it had technically expired, bringing the effective discount to roughly $6,000 to $7,000 under sticker. All told, the truck landed around $75,000 out the door, and the used market briefly valued it near $95,000.

The lesson: dealer pricing varies enormously on the same truck, and factory orders, mailer offers, and trade-in negotiation can stack into serious savings. Note that model years close out; by late in 2022 the 2022 F-250 was no longer orderable, and 2023 orders had not yet opened.

Should You Buy the 6.7L Power Stroke?

For anyone towing, road-tripping, or simply commuting long distances, the 6.7L Power Stroke is the engine to choose in this truck. The range per tank alone changes how you plan trips, and the fuel economy gap versus the 7.3L gas engine is wide enough to notice every week.

Buyers who keep miles low and prioritize lower maintenance costs may reasonably stay with the gas engine, but for this use case the diesel has been the clear winner.

Conclusion

The 2022 Ford F-250 Lariat Tremor combines a properly equipped off-road heavy-duty package with a diesel powertrain that delivers real-world range and responsiveness. Ordering exactly the truck you want, watching how packages interact, and shopping dealers aggressively can turn a sticker-shock purchase into a genuinely good deal. For heavy-duty truck shoppers willing to wait for a factory build, this configuration is easy to recommend.