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Kind of like parking assist that is available now. Just a trick to show off with. I have not had the need to parallel park for a long time. If the trailer parking feature needs all the other options to be purchase also, big price tag. If you cant back a trailer, you should not be towing it. More bells and whistles.
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Bingo. You nailed it!
Ford Unveils Pro Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 F-150
All-New Pro Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 Ford F-150 - YouTube
Pro Trailer Backup Assist for the 2016 Ford F-150 makes it easier for drivers of all skill levels to back a trailer up, such as when launching a boat or parking in a driveway. Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist, customers steer a trailer instinctively by turning a **** left or right to indicate trailer direction while the truck controls its steering and limits vehicle speed. Pro Trailer Backup Assist is the latest example of Ford changing the way the world moves-- delivering smart solutions that save time and improve the productivity of customers, so they can spend more time on the job or enjoying the lake.
Read more about it at PUTC: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/05...016-f-150.html
https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/601240716287803392
Ford Unveils Pro Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 F-150
All-New Pro Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 Ford F-150 - YouTube
Pro Trailer Backup Assist for the 2016 Ford F-150 makes it easier for drivers of all skill levels to back a trailer up, such as when launching a boat or parking in a driveway. Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist, customers steer a trailer instinctively by turning a **** left or right to indicate trailer direction while the truck controls its steering and limits vehicle speed. Pro Trailer Backup Assist is the latest example of Ford changing the way the world moves-- delivering smart solutions that save time and improve the productivity of customers, so they can spend more time on the job or enjoying the lake.
Read more about it at PUTC: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/05...016-f-150.html
https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/601240716287803392
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Not this again.
It's starting already. The 2015 guys will attack all the improvements on the 2016 and up trucks. Just like the 2008 guys did to the 2009 and the 2010 guys did to the 2011 and so on. It's gonna get ugly when the 2017 comes out with the 10 speed and new engines!
It's supposed to make backing up the trailer easier and faster with less maneuvering even if you know how.
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To protect the truck and trailer, Pro Trailer Backup Assist incorporates safeguards that will prevent the trailer from getting into an angle that can’t be recovered from and saving the rig from a jackknife situation or from going too fast. The system also detects hands on the wheel and sensing a driver intervention, will return full manual control to the driver immediately.
The technology works by attaching a special sticker “target” on the tongue of the trailer, then applying four crucial measurements used in the Pro Trailer Backup Assist algorithm. The measurements are: 1. The distance from the license plate to the center of the ball 2. The distance from the ball to the sticker 3. The distance from the camera lens to the center of the sticker 4. The distance from tailgate to the center of axle (or pivot point of multi-axle trailers) These measurements are entered through the Driver Information Center and once completed are assigned to a trailer that can be named by the driver.
A crucial part of the system, the supplied sticker, might not look like much but is an engineering marvel in its own right. Designed to be effective in all weather and light conditions, the sticker features both matte and gloss finishes on it and has even undergone extensive durability testing against peeling, cracking, and even UV fading. It will be interesting to see how the industry responds, as we can see trailer manufacturers including the sticker on new trailers if the technology takes off. Incidentally Ford will provide you will six stickers from the factory, while the truck will remember up to 10 trailers. As of now, Pro Trailer Backup Assist doesn’t work with gooseneck trailers, but we expect that to change in the near future, perhaps even by the time the all-new Super Duty launches next year.
Read more: http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1505-...#ixzz3andpdLjY
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It's all good.
I think its funny some of these other guys buy brand new top of the line trucks with all kinds of bells and whistles, push button start, etc. are taking shots at a trailer backup assist. smh. I can't wait to hear more about the 2016 and 2017 models. It's gonna get ugly in here!
I think its funny some of these other guys buy brand new top of the line trucks with all kinds of bells and whistles, push button start, etc. are taking shots at a trailer backup assist. smh. I can't wait to hear more about the 2016 and 2017 models. It's gonna get ugly in here!
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It's all good.
I think its funny some of these other guys buy brand new top of the line trucks with all kinds of bells and whistles, push button start, etc. are taking shots at a trailer backup assist. smh. I can't wait to hear more about the 2016 and 2017 models.
I think its funny some of these other guys buy brand new top of the line trucks with all kinds of bells and whistles, push button start, etc. are taking shots at a trailer backup assist. smh. I can't wait to hear more about the 2016 and 2017 models.
I've been an F150 fan for years, but due to my needs, I now drive an F250. I just hope some of these goodies trickle down (up?) to the F250 and up. And I can afford a new F250 in 2-3 years...
Yes, yes it is!
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