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Ford F-250 Tremor Safety
NHTSA safety across every Ford F-250 Tremor model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Ford F-250 Tremor we cover (2020 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2020 at 95 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2022 at 78. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Ford F-250 Tremor is a heavy-duty off-road performance variant of Ford's Super Duty pickup lineup, aimed squarely at buyers who want serious towing and hauling capability alongside genuine trail-ready credentials. Sitting in the full-size heavy-duty truck segment, it targets work-oriented enthusiasts who refuse to compromise between jobsite utility and weekend adventure.
The 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor achieved an Exceptional 95 out of 100 on MotorCaliber's Safety Index. This strong overall score is supported by a full 5 out of 5 stars in frontal crash protection, based on NHTSA's published data. However, the Tremor lacks side and rollover crash-test ratings across all model years, a notable gap in its federal safety assessment. While heavy-duty trucks present testing challenges, this absence means a complete crash-safety profile cannot be determined from available NHTSA data. On recalls, the Tremor maintains a clean record with zero recalls issued across the 2020 to 2025 model years. Owner complaints total 267, including 5 reported crashes, 4 fire-related allegations, and 4 injury claims, with no reported deaths. The fire-related complaints warrant attention given the vehicle's design. The Tremor's safety foundation is robust in its tested categories, but the incomplete crash-test data limits a comprehensive safety judgment.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the F-250 Tremor as one of the more capable and well-rounded heavy-duty off-road trucks on the market, praising its combination of towing muscle and trail-ready hardware. Most find the driving experience surprisingly composed for a vehicle of its size, though they typically note that its scale and weight demand attentive handling from the driver.
- The best NHTSA Safety Index for this model reaches 95 out of 100 in 2020, an Exceptional-band result, but safety index scores vary across the covered model years, so checking the specific year you are shopping matters.
- Frontal crash protection earns 5 out of 5 stars in the best-tested year, but side and rollover ratings are not available from NHTSA across the covered range - a meaningful blind spot for buyers prioritizing a complete crash-test picture.
- Zero recalls across all covered model years from 2020 to 2025 is a genuinely clean record and stands out positively compared to many competitors in the heavy-duty truck segment.
- Owner complaints include 4 fire-related allegations across the covered years - these are unverified, but given the Tremor's off-road and high-load use cases, prospective buyers should stay current on any emerging NHTSA complaint trends for their specific model year.