How Do I Use the F-150’s Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢ Feature?

How to Program a New Trailer with Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢

If you own a 2016 model year or newer Ford F-150, your truck just might be equipped with technology designed to make hitching a trailer easier. This walkthrough outlines how to program a new trailer to the F-150’s Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢ system so you can start managing your freight more efficiently.

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Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢

Before you can use Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢, you’ll need to (1) add your trailer’s information to your settings using your F-150’s touchscreen, (2) manually hitch your trailer and install trailer sensor setup, and (3) calibrate Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢ to recognize your trailer’s movements. We recommend checking out this video guide provided by Ford for a step-by-step walkthrough for programming and calibrating a new trailer for your truck’s Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢ system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vfBnQzVcy4