New Ford F-150 knob eases backing up a trailer - USA TODAY
New Ford F-150 knob eases backing up a trailer Just ahead of the traditional start of the summer vacation season, Ford has added a new feature to its pickup trucks that will make launching a boat or backing up a trailer a whole lot easier. ly/1Hk3nEn Just ahead of the traditional start of the summer vacation season, Ford has added a new feature to its pickup trucks that will make launching a boat or backing up a trailer a whole lot easier. It's called trailer "backup assist," essentially allowing drivers to back up their trucks while keeping an eye on their trailers with a single knob. It's based on some of the same engineering that went into creation of Ford's self-parking system for cars. Turn a knob in the direction the trailer needs to go and let the truck automatically steer it onto place. The driver must still work the accelerator and brake, but the truck will limit speed while backing up if necessary. Source: www.usatoday.com
