If you’ve ever had to back up a trailer, you know it’s not the most intuitive operation in the world. Getting wheel directions and driving moderately is almost an art form some have mastered, but that causes considerable stress for many people. This is especially true for newbies, so to help, Ford may be planning a remote control function that will allow owners to back up truck and trailers using a smartphone app.
1 . motor found a patent application in mid-July 2022. Through a series of diagrams and notes, Ford basically came up with a plan to use a smartphone as a remote control. The app displays detailed camera angles and instructions on steering inputs. Ford says the driver controls the steering angle by tilting the device. The whole thing looks complicated on paper, but the remote operation of a truck and trailer can be more intuitive for many people than trying to do everything from the driver’s seat. .
If the remote tow truck app comes to market, it will be Ford’s second most important application sled support function. The automaker has provided a Support Pro trailer backup The system in F-Series trucks allows the truck and trailer to be controlled via a rotary button on the control panel. The driver turns the wheel in the direction they want the tractor to go and the truck handles the rest.
People with more towing experience sometimes like to poke fun when others have trouble reversing the trailer. Still, these types of support systems can provide tangible benefits to people with mobility problems and other problems. Not everyone can shoot to back up the trailer, so the remote control option could allow for more people to pull in. Plus, it looks fun, so it can win over opponents.
