{"id":21186,"date":"2024-08-23T14:26:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/akinsford\/?p=21186"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:26:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:26:23","slug":"what-is-ford-pro-trailer-backup-assist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-is-ford-pro-trailer-backup-assist\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Ford Pro Trailer Backup Assist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to use Pro Trailer Backup Assist in your Ford car<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backing up a trailer can be a daunting task for even seasoned drivers. The interplay of the truck and trailer&#8217;s movements, often in opposite directions, can lead to anxiety and potential accidents. However, Ford has revolutionized this process with towing technology. So, what is Ford Pro Trailer Backup Assist? Stick with Akins Ford of Winder, GA, and we\u2019ll tell you what this technology is and how to use Pro Trailer Backup Assist in your Ford car.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-vehicles-winder-ga\"><strong>View our inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A brief explanation of what Backup Assist is\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This intelligent system transforms the once-complex task of backing up a trailer into a simple and intuitive experience. By using advanced camera technology and sophisticated algorithms, Pro Trailer Backup Assist provides real-time guidance<\/span>, while <span data-contrast=\"auto\">offering precise maneuvering and minimizing the risk of collisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist \u2122 and Trailer Reverse Guidance | A Ford Towing Video Guide | Ford<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch and learn how to use Pro Trailer Backup Assist in your Ford car. Also, check out the Trailer Reverse Guidance feature that works in conjunction with Pro Trailer Backup Assist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"999\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fr6GQRBbPsg?si=aUCwvqB6RjJBeTSv\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fr6GQRBbPsg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube link<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to set up <\/span>this trailer-reversing technology<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To activate the system, drivers simply input a few basic measurements about their trailer. This information allows the technology to accurately calculate the trailer&#8217;s dimensions and position relative to the truck. As the driver begins to back up, a camera mounted on the vehicle monitors the trailer&#8217;s movements, feeding data to the system&#8217;s processing unit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does Pro Trailer Backup Assist work?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The magic of Pro Trailer Backup Assist lies in its ability to translate the driver&#8217;s input into precise steering adjustments. A simple turn of a knob, indicating the desired direction for the trailer, activates the system, which then takes control of the steering wheel. For more details on how it works, watch the video above.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the benefits of this towing technology?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most significant advantages of Pro Trailer Backup Assist is its ability to enhance safety. By minimizing the risk of human error, the system helps prevent accidents that can result from misjudgments or unexpected obstacles. Additionally, it can improve efficiency by allowing drivers to maneuver their trailers more quickly and accurately, saving time and reducing stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond its safety and efficiency benefits, Pro Trailer Backup Assist also offers a significant boost to driver confidence. For those who have struggled with backing up trailers in the past, this technology can provide a sense of reassurance and empowerment. <\/span>Also, b<span data-contrast=\"auto\">y taking the complexity out of the equation, Pro Trailer Backup Assist allows drivers to focus on other aspects of their towing experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\" https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-use-ford-blis-with-trailer-coverage\/ \">BLIS with trailer coverage<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-trailer-profiles-on-ford-f-series-trucks\/ \">How to set up trailer profiles<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume F-series dealer in the nation based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume F-series dealer in the nation<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the nation for the month of June 2024\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the nation <\/strong>for the month of June 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to use Pro Trailer Backup Assist in your Ford car&nbsp; Backing up a trailer can be a daunting task for even seasoned drivers. 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