For truck owners who frequently tow, having the right trailering technologies can make all the difference in convenience, safety, and confidence on the road. The Ford F-150 is known for its rugged capability, but America's best-selling truck also offers an array of advanced trailering features that assist with hitching up, backing up a trailer, keeping an eye on blind spots, and more. Let's take a closer look at some of the top F-150 tech that takes the stress out of towing.
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage
When you're towing a trailer, your blind spots can increase significantly. The F-150's available BLIS® with Trailer Coverage provides blind spot monitoring that takes your trailer length into account, helping alert you to vehicles alongside the truck and trailer. Cross-Traffic Alert also watches your back, detecting vehicles passing behind when you're slowly backing out of a driveway or parking spot.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™
Backing up with a trailer can be tricky, especially for those new to towing. Available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ simplifies the process – just rotate a knob in the direction you want the trailer to go, and the F-150 automatically steers to follow the trailer's path. There's also available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™, which provides a dynamic hitch line on the backup camera display to help guide you as you line up truck and trailer.
Ford BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving
While not specific to trailering, the F-150's available BlueCruise technology can be a big help on long highway towing trips across Texas. This hands-free driving feature, available on select Texas highways, lets you take your hands off the wheel while the system maintains your lane position and a set distance from vehicles ahead. It can help reduce driving fatigue and stress, especially when towing.
Test Drive a New F-150 Today at Your Mexia, TX Ford Dealer
These are just a few of the F-150's many trailering assist technologies. To explore the full suite of F-150 towing features, visit Mike Terry Ford in Mexia, TX.