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RavensFan24
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Dec 07, 2015

Thoughts on new Ford trucks with Pro Trailer Backup Assist

I saw a video online about the new trailer backup assist that Ford is adding to their trucks in 2016. Supposedly it will automatically back up a trailer where you want it to go. I'm a little leary o...
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frizzen
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Dec 08, 2015
Not a good sign. People are getting too dependent on technology instead of just using their brains. To me, turning the steering wheel is not counter intuitive. You have to think that the back end of the vehicle moves the front of the trailer to where it needs to be.

OTOH, I did have to back a trailer into the driveway for one of my neighbors once.

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