The decrease in fuel mileage is probably due to the Auto start stop removal. Ford announced that the MPG would decrease by 1 MPG for trucks with it removed.
There is a similar thread on the F150 Tremor forum where a 2022 owner confirms these deletions.
https://www.f150tremor.com/threads/2022-tremor-changes-ex-wireless-charger-hvac-knobs-etc.404/page-3#post-5439
I have had defenders in two 2WD F-150s and they have always done well on dirt and gravel. Best all around tire that I have personally used. One of the best things about them is their life. My last pair ran 75k miles and I have 50k on my current set and they have a lot of life left.
Anyone have any experience with scratches on their black paint? I was planning on ordering a Tremor until Ford got rid of Lead Foot. I’m considering switching to black or a Lariat so I can order Rapid Red.