2016 Ford F-150: Pro Trailer Backup Assist Demo [Video] - The Fast Lane
Ford has been finding more uses for vehicle mounted cameras and the Ford F-150 is the latest to benefit from the technology. Now that the 2016 Ford F-150 has five cameras , the technology is being used for more than just getting a 360-degree view around the truck. The new Pro-Trailer Backup Assist system makes is easier for drivers of all skill levels to park a trailer or back up a trailer to a boat launch. Learning how to back up a full-size truck with a trailer attached is somewhat counter-intuitive to drivers who have little experience maneuvering trailers backwards. When trying to park a trailer in reverse it takes a little bit of practice judging the right amount of turn-in of the steering wheel to get the right angle just right. Using this technology developed by Ford allows customers to steer a trailer instinctively by turning a knob left or right to indicate direction. If you own a boat, an RV, a horse trailer and a flatbed, then towing and backing up with those trailers becomes a much easier task because you only have to configure your trailers once into the system. It provides a center sight line on the display to help the driver align the truck’s trailer hitch to the trailer coupler. Source: www.tfltruck.com
