Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist Quick Start Guide
Card/Stickers/Pocket (Sleeve)
IMPORTANT:
• The Pro Trailer Backup Assist depends on
how and where you place the sticker.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLACE THE
STICKER UNTIL YOU READ THROUGH
This Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Manual which contains more detailed information
concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and
your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Manual carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the
appropriate chapters when questions arise. All information contained in this Quick Start Guide was accurate at the time of
duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your
Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your
Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution
when using any device that may take your focus o the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may aect the use of electronic devices while driving.
ALL OF STEP 3 ON PAGES 10 AND 11 FOR
STICKER PLACEMENT DETAILS.
• ADDITIONAL STICKERS CAN BE
PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR FORD
DEALER'S PART DEPARTMENT.
ProTrailerBackupAssist.com
Scan the QR code for a additional resources of the
Pro Trailer Backup Assist set up.
United States
Ford Customer Relationship Center
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-800-232-5952)
owner.ford.com
@FordService
Canada
Ford Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-888-658-6805)
ford.ca
@FordServiceCA
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Scan the country-appropriate QR code with your smartphone
(make sure you have a scanner app installed) and you can
access even more information about your vehicle.
F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist
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Quick Start Guide
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2017 F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist
QUICK START GUIDE
What is the Pro Trailer Backup Assist?
The Pro Trailer Backup Assist control knob on your
instrument panel will forever change how you look
at backing up a trailer.
Turn the knob in the direction you want the trailer to go and
the system takes over the steering to get it there. This frees
you to focus on monitoring the mirrors and applying the
brake and accelerator.
The setup starts with you placing a sticker in a specific spot
on your trailer, taking a few measurements and entering
them into the system.
It is very important to follow the setup procedure carefully to
ensure correct placement of the sticker. This guide walks
you through that process, step by step, and lets you be on
your way.
Let's get started!
How Do I Use It?
Set up this feature by following all six steps listed in
this guide. Scan the QR code with your smartphone
to see the step-by-step videos. See the next page for
what you need to complete the set up.
1. Position your truck and trailer. p 4.
2. Follow the information display prompts. pp 5–8.
3. Place the sticker. pp 9–10.
4. Measure key points. pp 11–12.
5. Enter your measurements into the
information display. pp 13–14.
6. Confirm the sticker location and calibrate the system.
pp 15–16.
Feature Operation. pp 17–21.
ProTrailerBackupAssist.com
Scan the QR code for step-by-step videos for the Pro Trailer Backup Assist set up.
To set up this feature, use the:
(a) 5-way controls on your steering column
(b) Information display in your instrument cluster
(c) Pro Trailer Backup Assist control knob
(d) Center display
Information
b
display
Control knob
5-way controls
a
c
d
Center
display
Pro Trailer Backup Assist Feature Set Up
4 – 5
What You Need for Set Up
This guide with the
measurement card
and the stickers in
the inside back
cover pocket
Tape measure
(English or Metric)
Pen to record your
measurements
in the guide
Step-by-step videos
(optional)
ProTrailerBackupAssist.com
An adult or older
child assistant
to help you with
measurements
(optional)
Read and follow all of these steps carefully to get the best results.
Step 1: Position Your Truck and Trailer
• Hitch your conventional trailer to the truck. For additional information on
hitching your trailer, refer to the Towing chapter of your Owner's Manual.
• Park your truck and hitched trailer on a level surface.
• Make sure that the trailer and truck are in line with each other. You can do
this by putting the truck in drive (D) and pulling straight forward.
Note: For best results, use a drawbar with a rise or drop that allows the
trailer to sit level to the ground when attached to the vehicle.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist Feature Set Up
6 – 7
Step 2: Follow the Information Display Prompts
Once you begin the setup, do not shut o
your vehicle. Press the center button on the knob
located to the right of the steering wheel to begin
setting up the Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
Press the down arrow on the le hand-side of the 5-way steering wheel
controls to highlight Add Trailer. Press OK to confirm.
5-way controls
Set Up Your Trailer
Name your trailer.
Use the 5-way steering wheel controls to choose the alphanumeric characters.
Press the right arrow to advance to the next letter. When finished spelling out the
name of the trailer, press OK to confirm. To delete a letter, press the up or down
arrow key until you see a blank.
Select the type of brake system for your trailer.
Select Default if your trailer has electric, surge or no brakes.
Press OK to select and advance to the next screen.
Information display
Select the brake eort for your trailer.
The default value is Low and is the recommended setting for most trailers. If your
trailer's brakes require more initial voltage, or if you prefer more aggressive trailer
braking, then select either the Medium or the High setting.
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