Quick question about Fords pro back up assist.

[Joel/ak]

Is it really necessary. From what I read and videos basically instead of using the steering wheel you use a dial. Im old school, and like that round thingy you use to steer.

What else is so great about it? Am I missing something?

Thanks

 

[MinnesotaEric]

What else is so great about it? Am I missing something?

Go to a busy boat launch, and comedy will ensue from those who just don't know how to back up a trailer.

 

[Rustyiron]

Yeah I think it's for the cul-de-sac crew with their first pickup and boat.
"Pro".... I'm not sure if it's a joke or insulting. It's akin to "pro" training wheels on your first bicycle.

 

[Joel/ak]

Go to a busy boat launch, and comedy will ensue from those who just don't know how to back up a trailer.

That's crazy shidt at some of those boat launches. I can see some street truck drivers looking out a window to see for clearance and inadvertently crank that dial all the way and jacknifes the trailer.

 

[not2old]

Is it really necessary. From what I read and videos basically instead of using the steering wheel you use a dial. Im old school, and like that round thingy you use to steer.

What else is so great about it? Am I missing something?

Thanks

All this computer doing the driving is great for people who don't know how to drive. I ignore all the trailer stuff on my 2024 F350 except the cameras.

 

[not2old]

Go to a busy boat launch, and comedy will ensue from those who just don't know how to back up a trailer.

I've told people for years, that I go to the local provincial park boat launch for the entertainment. Half of them would be in serious trouble trying to launch in the river at the coast during the freshet with the current running at just a few knots.

 

[sandman2234]

I wonder how the Ford (or any other) system would do with the hardest thing that there is to back up, and no it isn't a 53 foot semi trailer. The hardest thing to back up in my opinion would probably be a cement mixer behind a 4 door long bed truck.
I am not the best backer-upper, but I do ok at it. Backing a boat into most boat ramps would be easy I would think. Now backing a cement mixer around to the back side of a house with a small backyard...YIKES!
David from jax

 

[Paystar]

I set mine up just to try it. The wife and I laughed our a$$'s off! She said it made her sea sick.
I does work, but the steering wheel spins wildly back and forth, it's comical.

The truck and trailer track perfectly, but it sure overstreers a lot more than a real driver does.

 

[Hughman]

Let's not forget rule number 1 at the boat launch (assuming they eventually get the boat trailer to the water's edge) which is to leave all the truck doors wide open while parked on the ramp.

Holiday weekends are a good time to break out the lawn chairs and watch the comedy.

 

[Drstrangeglove]

It's on my superduty, but I have never used it. I might id i did have to setup each trailer for it with stickers or something.

Also, I turned on backup brake assist to try out. I put a set of traffic cones behind me and backed up. When the truck put the brakes on, my back tire was centered on the cone. So it won't stop me from backing over kids. Its impossible to use when your trailer doesn't have lights.