Feature Highlight: F-150 Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
24MY Ford F-150® truck shown. Software update available for both Ford F-150 and Ford F-150 Lightning® trucks.
Software update 7.X started in November 2023
What the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Feature Update Does
The Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ feature update gives Ford F-150® truck owners an easier way to align your truck hitch ball under a trailer coupler, using radar, camera, and ultrasonic sensing technology.
Which Vehicles are Receiving This Software Update
Ford owners with the following properly equipped truck models will start receiving this Pro Trailer Hitch Assist enhancement as part of software update 7.X, beginning in November 2023:
- 2021, 2022, and 2023 Ford F-150® Truck
- 2021, 2022, and 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning® Truck
Please note this is a phased rollout and not all owners will receive these updates at the same time. Check the FordPass® App* or your in-vehicle settings for your latest software updates.
What’s Included in This Software Update
Software update 7.X includes updates for properly equipped 2021 and 2022 F-150 and F-150 and F-150 Lightning trucks. Owners of these model years that are also already equipped with the Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ feature will receive this update to enable the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature on their F-150 truck. The Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature was initially only available on 2023 F-150 and F-150 Lightning trucks. Owners of the 2023 F-150 will receive additional enhancements to the existing Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature on their trucks.
Visit the Software Update FAQs to learn how to view your latest software update details and get answers to all your software questions.
What the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Feature Does to Your Vehicle
The Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature works by controlling the steering, brake, and engine throttle after you press the Pro Trailer button on your truck instrument panel. Once the automated maneuver is complete, all that is left for the driver to do is lower the trailer onto the hitch ball and make necessary trailer electrical and safety chain connections.
Where You Can Find the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Feature in Your Vehicle
Activate this enhanced feature by pressing the Pro Trailer button on your F-150 truck instrument panel. This prompts an initial message to display on your center touchscreen,** asking you whether a trailer is connected. Selecting No then starts the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature maneuver.
You can find more details about this latest software update series on your in-vehicle touchscreen by selecting Settings > Software Update. You can also find details in your FordPass App account under Vehicle > Features & Settings > Software Updates. Please note availability of the software update series and features varies by model and is subject to change.
When You Should Use the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Feature
Use this Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature anytime you want to connect your F-150 truck trailer hitch to a trailer more efficiently and conveniently, with its automated sensing technology. Once you’ve activated it and started the process using the Pro Trailer button on your vehicle instrument panel, just continue to follow the prompts on your truck-center touchscreen display. First, manually maneuver into an acceptable hitching zone as prompted by your vehicle touchscreen. You’ll then need to identify the trailer you want to connect to your truck’s trailer hitch. Then, press and hold the Pro Trailer button to automatically align the hitch ball on your truck to the trailer coupler. Your vehicle sensing technology then automatically plans a path to the trailer coupler location, and your truck completes its alignment maneuver. Your truck will stop when the hitch ball is aligned under the trailer coupler.
Related Topics
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*The FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a free download. Message and data rates may apply.
**Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.