Really! The 2016 Ford F-150 can Backup a Trailer All By Itself

[@AkioWasRight]

No thanks. If you can't back up a trailer yourself, you're a danger with it.

[@DYhondaman]

emdec55 ***** Hey FORD! You should take this man's words into consideration!

[@MarcMonson]

while i agree you should know how to back up a trailer, learning that you need to take wider turns while going forward isnt near as complicated as backing up.. Its not like its on a CDL required vehicle

[@UndercoverPOP92]

Its meant for asian drivers. We all know that though.

[@youngblood23rb]

The Mater This option won't be around long, just wait for the first guy to deep six their 60 thousand dollar pickup off the launch and sues the paints off Ford, oh I thought it would stop it's self

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

youngblood23rb Except that in the video the Ford guy clearly states that all the system does is steer and that you are in full control of the gas and brakes.

[@JonesDieselPerforman]

If you can't back up a trailer on your own you should t be pulling it

[@JohnDeere50d]

Couldn't agree more. But go sit a a boat launch for a few hours and see how many people can't

[@themartins4510]

I know that's what I was saying if you need a computer to do something for you than you shouldn't even be towing trailers. I swear people are going to be so stupid in the future because of computers doing everything for them

[@davva360]

JonesDieselPerforman I agree but for those that only use a trailer once in a while it may save them from backing into something with it. LOL

[@DJKiDDKlashez]

JonesDieselPerforman Lmao. EXACTLY! Wtf. Smh

[@kyleramm8249]

***** A specially at a boat launch I would be afraid of the truck not stoping and driving right into the water!!

[@TBTrade]

Would've been nice to see how the turning works...

[@kevgregrob2]

healingduck Right? No turning demo? i mean it's great that the truck can keep the trailer straight, but that's not what the system is built for, anyone can keep a trailer straight if they're careful!

[@JustinKelly]

Hopefully another video?!

[@kevgregrob2]

Pharaoh, agreed

[@williamhurren6443]

If you can't back a trailer up maybe you shouldn't be towing it

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

William Hurren I agree..... this is actually kinda sad. It will be cool when the first high school kid hacks it from his iPod and sends the driver off a cliff though, good times.....

[@marks6072]

It would have been nice to see it back up and turn 70-90 degrees into a parking space.. Backing up Straight, hardly pushes the software's limits

[@youngblood23rb]

He doesn't know how to use it yet and he works for Ford lol

[@AlexM-kr3zh]

youngblood23rb what makes you think he doesn't know how to use it? Where in the video is your evidence. I thought he knew it pretty well

[@stuffjunk5019]

What would be really impressive is if Ford could add all this technology into their trucks and make them last as long as the old ones did..

[@AlaskanRc]

stuart morse anything after a 7.3L powerstroke from ford as in trucks are garbage. comeing from someone who likes all trucks above a 150 or 1500.

[@youngblood23rb]

AlaskanRc You are right, we own a fleet of Ford Pickups for over 10 years now and almost every one has serious problems, rear ends failing, engine failures, wiring problems, etc. And this is most hwy miles and regular oil changes because we get off work early for oil changes, most of us get oil changes and service more frequently than required, but it's not just Ford, GM isn't much better, when you have trouble you bring it in and they tell you oh you never came in for your 30,000 mile service, so GM charges 1500 bucks for injector/fuel system flush and doesn't even some the problem

[@AlaskanRc]

youngblood23rb i wouldnt own a 6.0, 6.4, or a 6.7 for anything. id get a duramax, cummins or a 7.3L powerstroke.

[@youngblood23rb]

AlaskanRc I agree, I know of a few 7.3's running around my neck of the woods clacking away, I had a Duramax dually for 5 years and gave it hell, had to change one coil, ofcourse this was pre DEF days

[@Z2357111319]

stuart morse Ford doesn't want the trucks to last, they want you buying a new one every 3 years.....

[@MarcMonson]

meanwhile at GM, their cars can do a onboard diagnostic thru the cars computer and email you which problems your having.

[@MarkNehemiah]

That will certainly be useful if you own a GM

[@jeremymvail]

Marc Monson That impresses you more ? You apparently do not work with automation or in any kind of engineering field .

[@lonespartan31289]

jeremymvail i assume that Marc Monson was being sarcastic, because GM's have so many problems

[@chrisgalliher7312]

LoneSpartan They do? Mine must not be working correctly since they've been problem free.

[@lonespartan31289]

I would regularly check to make sure you are up to date on your recalls...i did not say they were bad, i just said they do have a lot going on lately..

[@markjones7803]

So they put a knob on the dash that controls which direction the vehicle goes, That's genius. Wait, hasn't that been a standard feature since about 1900. It's called the steering wheel.

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Are you serious right now? This only benefits the simpleton that cant figure out to steer the opposite way? You still park the trailer but with a knob instead of a wheel? If you cant back up a trailer with your mirrors and the steering wheel, YOU SHOULDN'T BE TOWING ONE.

[@fortaaron]

C Genious its bad enough people cant back into parking spaces and use their mirrors enough when they back up period, none of this looking over your shoulder shit. ive seen a 50 year old farmer wreck his horse trailer cause he was looking over his shoulder and not looking at his mirriors, you cant see whats beside you when you look over your shoulder

[@briansmobile1]

That's pretty amazing! That's technology borrowed from alignment machines like the Hunter laser alignment machine I used to use back in 2008. Just awesome. I don't need it, but if my wife had to bring me the truck and trailer, I'd want her to have it.

[@unnervingfalcon]

+briansmobile1 It comes with the trailer tow package automatically. I've been waiting for my delivery of a 2016. Its something everyone will say they don't "need" but once you use it you'll understand. I think thats why it comes standard. Word of mouth does wonders.

[@Lumilan]

the comments here " oooh look at me, i hate technology and innovation, id rather be in 1348 where a mouse bite meant losing your legs"

[@Ts_Evildroid]

Nice feature for people that just tow in the summer when going to a lake with the wake board boat or camping with a travel trailer. If you take a close look at the receiver hitch on most pickup trucks out there, they have never or seldom been used, this is for those folks.

[@kevinkanzler6281]

I agree, that is probably the place of this feature. I still don't fully support but for those people I am not adamantly against. It's interesting though because the tow ratings on the 1/2 tons have increased a lot lately but the majority of them will never see a trailer with brakes.

[@YZBot]

As easy as it is to just say 'Learn to drive.' I suspect things like this are incremental steps to proving self drive technologies to the mass market. We have lane keeping systems, adaptive cruise control, parallel park assist, collision avoidance, navigation systems, etc. The individual components are all gradually making their way into the market. It's only a matter of time before it all comes together and self drive becomes just another option group on the window sticker.

[@sugonmaballs]

Eventually these cars/trucks are going to have a "drunk mode" lol.

[@StepOnAHenLayAnEgg]

lol

[@rcuevas76]

2017;)

[@marlinmoore2670]

Lol and a hi mode and a old person mode

[@avellinklater3566]

I think all vehicles have this feature. It guides one to site for a crash. some models do this more aggressively.......

[@Beardedgamer10v]

lol

[@FordTrucksCT]

So much hate on ford in the comments...just to think they still outsell all the competition, that's proof that America chooses ford, not just facts on paper.

[@nobadhabits]

Couple questions here. In five years what material are trucks going to be made of? In five years what type of engine technology will most engines be using?

[@thethrillofspeed]

There are a lot of people at launch ramps that need this!!!

[@patrickmckowen2999]

I suck at backing up my camper - but I don't see at how this will help me as I still can't see past my camper to see where I am going! I am still looking to get an F150 but I am more interested in MPG so looking to see when they will be bringing out the 8 or 10 speed transmission. Cheers, Patrick

[@therealjohnsmith4811]

Lol, all the negative comments. It's an option. If you don't like it, don't get it. If you have it, nothing says you have to use it. I have watched countless people who claim to "know how to back a trailer" pull back and forth 50 times before trying something else; while others, can back in with one try. It's merely a tool in the tool box.

[@vortecraw4568]

What a lost art backing a trailer in will become.

[@BGCE69]

Anyone arguing about Ford, Chevy, and Dodge trucks tell me this...why is it that you rarely see old Chevy's or Dodge's on today's road, but you'll always see old school Ford's driving around?

[@4BoltClevo]

News flash! If I turn the big knob called the steering wheel to the left the trailer goes right and vice versa. It's very easy really. Next they'll put a steering wheel and a seat facing backward out on the trailer so you can actually go sit on it and drive it. People would still side swipe everything in sight...

[@CDTucker336]

Gosh I pretty much learned how to drive pulling trailers!! With my learners permit and pulling my dad's boat 200 miles. I didn't have any cameras or assist either!!!

[@chadsteele1]

More gadget crap you dont' need to break. no thanks! If you can't back up a trailer you shouldn't be on the road. period. Same goes for self backup cars. it's making ppl lazy.

[@dodgedaddyBouge]

My opinion its technology like this that makes "safer" drivers when in fact that makes the driver less experienced and not giving two shits less about other road users.

[@kylefitzgerald4419]

That's great and all, and love that ford did it and came up with it first! But how much is it going to cost when something breaks?

[@lucky644]

I think this feature is for weekend warriors, people that tow a boat or RV or other toys occasionally, anyone else, such as myself, who have thousands and thousands of hours logged hauling/towing wont be using it, and I highly doubt anyone using this system will be taking any of the 'skilled' peoples jobs.

[@AtomicCactus]

One tendency when backing up a trailer is to not pay attention to the movements of the tow vehicle. I've seen people smash their vehicles against obstacles (poles, walls, trees, other vehicles) because they were solely fixated on the movement of their trailer. I think I can say that many non-professional drivers out there towing trailers should gain more experience before endangering the public. I've been an advocate for trailer towing endorsements on one's license for years. There are too many people on the road to be figuring out the dynamics of a trailer. While this system is cool and innovative, I think it may encourage drivers who are otherwise too inexperienced towing trailers to go out on the road with one. And make them prone to not be attentive to the movements of their tow vehicle while backing up. Also curious if this works for fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers, seeing how the checkered sticker must be visible by the backup camera.

[@jetskier456]

Real men back their own trailers up...Then again, real men don't drive fords

[@Wildweston214]

100% correct man

[@smexypolak]

You get a Cummins or dmax. Nuff said

[@ahmednizar5843]

If a real man dint drive a ford...then he is not a real man

[@Bacon12954]

Ford technically wins in the diesel department, though I'd MUCH rather have a cummins. Anyone who thinks Duramax is even relevant should go screw themselves. The Duramax engines are SOOOO far behind.

[@fortaaron]

***** durramax engines might not have the most output, but ive watched enough tow competitions and seen more cummins catch on fire and more power chokes blow themselves up to know that duramax is way more dependable

[@MARSHALL75]

This takes away the fun of backing up a boat trailer drunk at the marina trying to get your boat out! But seriously if you can't back up a trailer on your own you should not be pulling it in the first place!!!!!

[@yungbluud420]

I would love to see this on the f350 and 450

[@Bobbybeb]

If you can't back up a trailer yourself, you don't need to tow a trailer. It's just that simple.

[@MarioAlan32]

This would be a nice feature if I could have It on my 2011 F-250 when I am at work with my 8000lbs trailer in an tight alley while smoking a joint

[@jkutches17]

I'm a professional wrecker driver. I honestly would struggle using this system. I've literally cleared my bed putting a car in a garage with less than an inch. Steering and counter steering to control trailer and truck positioning doing a 90° turn backwards.

[@jaysmith1408]

Although i agree that you should know how to back a trailer (myself included) do you know how many Swift drivers need this product? As well, does it work on goosenecks or fifth wheels?

[@marcharris2734]

if u think this feature is stupid then go to the boat ramp in the summer time. this is great for the armature boat hauler. I love this feature because it will speed up wait times at the ramp. great job ford making your truck even more superior to the rest.

[@NOLAItsNotOva]

This is really gimmicky. Just for people who cant back up a trailer. If you cant do that, then you dont need to tow one

[@eastpantherbenz]

One more electronic aid we'll forget while we're even driving the damn thing!

[@nickbanksy7133]

Certainly something a ford owner would need.

[@91CavGT5]

I sure hope there is a firewall that is setup to prevent hackers from remotely gaining access to the truck and taking over steering, braking, and throttle like other brands.

[@UR1550WHP]

So, how does it work when you need to back into a driveway,launch ramp or spot that is off to the side?

[@jonathanlascelles7490]

I understand if you dont tow a trailer often, but at the same time how is anyone ever going to learn if these systems become more standard. They may be helpful but those who don't know how to reverse a trailer won't bother taking the time to learn. Cars parallel park them selves these days. Every one holds there own opinion but i enjoy driving and the challenges i may come apon when having to back a trailer into a tight spot i would prefer to be at the controls.

[@steveg4082]

next up: The F-150 backs a trailer up Lombard Street in San Francisco.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

So I have to laugh, but only a little. I'm a truck driver and this stuff comes easy to me, but my next thought is... "They took our jobs!!!"

[@chevydiesel350015]

2015 F150 has one more way their fan girls don't get their dress dirty or mess up their makeup. LMMFAO!!!!

[@513forlife]

Funny how people think they know shit about everything from watching one little video.

[@usMarinecuv902]

Pretty soon they're going to invent a machine that will wipe our ass for us......... Oh wait

[@diesellozano7874]

Stop bitching

[@ROLLTIDEROLL-gy3up]

AlaskanRc ......Yes sir

[@ROLLTIDEROLL-gy3up]

LoL

[@CumminsDslPwr]

Leave it to Furd to take the fun spectator sport of the boat ramp and loading dock from us. I for one will miss the mayhem and carnage. LOL

[@mark7067]

So all it does is control the steering of the trailer? You'll still have to know where to place the truck, where the truck is going to turn, and where the trailer is going to turn, which is the hardest and most important part.

[@MiguelPerez-nk2wu]

Is this just an event for the trailer backup or did you guys get more info about the 2016 f150?

[@thechroniclesofmaintenance4192]

How will it work with a 5th wheel trailer since there is no tongue to put stickers on?

[@sniperNghillie97]

That is SO COOL!

[@WiIdbiII]

If a person is so stupid they cant back a trailer up, they have no business hauling a trailer down the highway.

[@03SilverMustangGT]

This would be cool if you're backing a 36ft boat into the water. But like EVERYONE is saying, it would have been nice if they demonstrated how the system works other than going straight back lol

[@jasonburch6107]

GAWD this is something I need!!!!

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

I am a long haul driver and use my 2015 - PeterBuilt model 579 with its 16 foot sleeper. As part of the visibility package not only does it have side to side cameras but two more in the rear for backing up to hitch up. For another $4,800 I was able to also add their self reverse hitching system similar to what Ford is offering. I have been driving semi's for over 35 years now and the past 11 years have been long haul driving cross country. If you have ever tried backing up a tractor like mine you need a spotter to guide you back even using the 2 rear back up cameras because of rain or dirt on them. Now Before I purchased my new Pete I decided to give marriage another try after all I needed a full time spotter. Well my newly married Chimp used to be my spotter. But with this new reversing system I can stay in my PJ's in bed while my Chimp backs my rig up. Once she has done this the only thing left for me to do is hook the air lines up and toss my Chimp in the sleeper until I need to hitch up another load. Imagine a female Chimp with this system being able to stay in the cab where she stays out of the weather. Now I have been trying to teach her to drive forward but no dice and does she ever toss a fit over it. Imagine a Chimp can ever back and hitch a big rip up what will they think of next. Now of course this is all fiction but it proves a point even a Chimp should be able to back a trailer up. LOL way to go FORD".....

[@MDKN22]

Way to go Ford! Ford is truly the best American brand in the whole solar system!

[@Visibile444]

if a person can't drive a light duty truck with trailer.. please don't take to the public because that equipment is not for you, + company offers this types technology encourage any jugg head get over confidence to get into the public kill some innocent drivers or damage others property..!

[@mored.j.gaming1124]

I'll admit I absolutely hat ford being a dodge fan but that is very impressive

[@MrChevypower]

If you can't back a trailer on your own, you shouldn't be doing it? Also if you can't change gears on your own, and you need an automatic transmission..., if you need power steering,.... If you can't just push the trailer on your own and you need a pickup truck to pull it.... Heck why do you need a trailer, pushing the load around on wheels is for lazy people! Seriously though, I pull trailers enough to be able to do it on my own, and I'd still probably use the feature if I had it. If you have something to prove, and reversing your trailer "on your own" is your way to do it, then all the power to you.

[@zerekpeel4851]

I bet you have a rainbow flag overlayed on your Facebook profile pic

[@570scm9]

Zerek P that is the best thing i have seen in a very long time!

[@MrChevypower]

Zerek P Random! An extremely detailed psychological projection too.

[@fortaaron]

MrChevypower if you cant back up a trailer on your own then your just danger to the general public and your own property, what happens if that magical tecnology randomly stopps working someday?

[@MrChevypower]

fortaaron If you can't push the trailer with your own bare hands and you have to rely on a truck to do it...what happens when the magic of a truck randomly breaks down? Don't be so scared of technology. Nobody is forcing you to use the internet, but I bet you are finding life is a lot easier with it.

[@jeffy69696969696]

:32 look at the truck behind him it had the fx appearance package

[@terrplmb]

People in Illinois need this real bad to back up their boats in Wisconsin docks, what a shit dhow!

[@youngblood23rb]

This is part of the reason why I refuse to buy a new truck from any of the Companies out there, it's all about how much crap you can stuff into a vehicle to jack up the price, why can't I buy a regular cab short box V8, or a extended cab short box V8, when they start offering trucks for normal frugal people then I will consider. Man do I miss the Chevy C10's and Ford Flaresides, #TheGoodOleDays

[@danieltesar7771]

youngblood23rb Ikr, I mean I own a 93 dodge dakota sport with the 318 in it and I bought it new in 93, fully loaded with the posi rear end, power windows, power door locks, air, tilt, and cruise for about 15000 grand, try buying a pickup nowadays for that price!

[@Nomoneyjosh]

Buy a RAM Express 5.7 hemi regarding cab short box

[@danieltesar7771]

I'm pretty happy with the rig I got, has more than enough horse to roast 33's off.

[@KevinMartin44128]

I have a 05 Ranger 4.0 and yeah I might not be nearly as nice as these trucks but it costs a 10th of the price.

[@danieltesar7771]

Kevin Martin Exactly, thats how I feel.

[@MrWill1985]

Is this new feature standard on all 2016 F150s or is it an option? I have a feeling I will at least be getting a 2016 F150 Maybe 2017 depending on when I get better employment.

[@3wrapframe]

Lawsuit. But the truck did it officer!

[@jordangresham8946]

if you have a trailer and can't back it up straight. you should probably sell the damn thing to someone who knows what they're doing, sell the tow vehicle, and start driving a prius

[@WeBleedGreen1]

sweet, the truck can back straight up! now make it turn 90*.

[@larrywoodall6915]

Seriously? Pro Trailer Assist? Is this a joke? 1. If you own a truck and are experienced enough to pull trailers, a straight line should be no problem, if it is then you shouldn't be towing. 2. Some more sensors and programming to break only to be fixed by for at $100 an hour. 3. This feature in combination with a back up camera trying to park or maneuver a trailer is extremely complicated. I'm more of a one hand on the passenger seat looking back kinda guy. Works EVERY TIME!

[@ramdude7338]

did anyone else noticed the infotainment system looking like it was running apple car play?

[@wildthangpulling]

What if you have a fifth wheel or goose neck trailer?

[@rob3534]

All this technology and no one can figure out how to cure male baldness :P

[@ih1206]

Well isn't that just special. Just what we need, another fricken job done by a computer so any brainless idiot can do it. So in order to use this I have to put stickers on the tongue of my trailer for the camera to pick up the motion. Right, like those will really stay on there long term. Honestly it isn't hard to back a trailer, I was doing it long before I had my license. I realize most people don't come from a farm background and are used to maneuvering equipment, but stuff like this just make me wonder somedays. The engineer in me says that's a pretty cool concept, but the practical farmer in my just screams why?! New trucks are way overpriced to start with and are full of unnecessary junk that is great in a Cadillac, but really has no reAson being in a truck. Honestly if you can't back your trailer, you don't have any business pulling it. Just like getting your drivers license, if you can't do the maneuverability, you can't pull it.

[@davidaukofer]

Its a great idea, but technology can't replace bad driving. Not to mention it'll make bad drivers worse by having them rely on it.

[@23Skadoosh]

Sooo.....you replaced the steering wheel with a knob that you still have to manually turn? Tell me how the truck is doing it by itself again?

[@maximilianoluera6679]

Most of these comments are so dumb. It's a pain to maneuver a trailer in alleys or parking lots, especially backing up with other cars around.

[@rumerboyz]

And when that feature happens to stop working while you are on vacation trying to back up your rv trailer? And you don't know how to back it up, your F_cked!

[@kiddatplayz2917]

Are these in the superduty models????

[@shaneryan5304]

this is when people will start only watching the screen and run over people. my driver instructed always said, if you are looking forward while driving in reverse, that's no bueno

[@penrosesausage]

This technology is something that is made because they can, not because they should. Ford need to improve there technology they have and work out the bugs not just keep adding worthless accessories.

[@youngblood23rb]

So what are the people with the hitches on the front of trucks suppose to do now!? Lol

[@MoneyMarcMes]

Pretty fucking cool! Nice feature! I could use that in my Silverado!

[@Misnjef]

Steer left... Go right? Steer right... Go left? It's so "counterintuitive" lol

[@jameswil7687]

If you can't back up a trailer, you don't need to pull one.

[@thewildrudster8470]

What if the truck is off road in the rock's or snow. And it turning alone. Wouldn't it break the wheel

[@dmaxdeere87]

Fords are number one selling because you have to keep buying a new one every couple years

[@victoroliveira3256]

Now that's fucking awesome, what will they come up with next.

[@3BoOoDTV]

May I ask what Americans in general thinks about the 2015 GMC Sierra Denali? I live in Dubai and I'm planing to buy Sierra Denali 6.2 OR F150 King Ranch. Your opinion will help me to make a decision. Thank you

[@Motorman0297]

3BoOoDTV A lot of people on here are going to bash the brand they don't like because the Ford vs Chevy fanboys never shut the fuck up. Both of those are really good choices and neither is the wrong choice. Both are much better than dodge, toyota, nissian, and whoever else makes these sized trucks. Pick whatever one you think looks better.

[@brandonjenson1526]

Really a automatic backup system? Because its such a hassle to back a little skid trailer down a alley way by yourself.

[@NIAtoolkit]

Is this a Sync 3 feature?

[@SERGIOCHICOJR]

PRETTY COOL FEATURE, NOW THAT IS A GOOD WAY TO HAVE ANY DRIVER WITH NO EXPIRIENCE GET BEHIND A WHEEL AND MANAGE A TRAILER AND MAKE THAT DRIVER MORE INCOMPETENT THAN WHAT HE IS NOW. FORD PLEASE STOP MAKING WAYS TO UNABLE DRIVERS.

[@leafqi]

All technologies seems make life easier, but eventually will cause more accidents in the future.

[@tkostang]

What happens when the ground is uneven?

[@andrwlongdongjohnson]

but will it still do this at 300k plus miles?

[@duderemag]

I CAN NOT believe Ford would come out with something like this! I pride myself on being able to back a trailer. What a chicken shit thing to put on a truck!

[@adrokk2515]

Honestly, these trailer assist and parking assist features are so silly. If you can't parallel park your vehicle, you shouldn't be driving. And if you can't back your trailer up, you shouldn't be towing....just a humble opinion from someone that has been driving for 27 years....

[@ahhhhhhchit]

If you can't backup your own trailer you have no business pulling one!

[@DragRacerBehindACamera]

Great!! Now people that don't need to be towing or even using a trailer, are gonna have one just to use that feature:-(

[@jonathanroberson122]

All these Ford haters in the comments. Why would you watch a video about a truck you hate? Just to leave Ford sucks comment? Anyway I think it's cool. At least Ford is innovating

[@aswam444]

with all this new tech people are going to eventually forget or never actually learn how to back up a trailer or parallel park i think its kinda of a stupid idea

[@mcinkyt]

If you can't back up a trailer you have no business pulling one Sell it before the warranty runs

[@kenrobinson1099]

Well there you have it. further proof Ram owners are clearly more intelligent than Ford owners. Ram owners don't need no steenkin trailer assist shit.