Hastings Ford – 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250: Towing Tech That Makes Tough Tasks Easier around Kearney, NE
When your day revolves around hauling equipment, loading materials, and backing into tight spaces, technology becomes more than a convenience—it becomes an advantage. The latest Super Duty® innovations were designed to make heavy-duty towing feel more consistent and more repeatable, from the hitch to the highway and back to the jobsite. In this guide, we focus on two high-impact systems many owners ask about first: Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™, plus a few complementary tools that round out a smoother towing routine.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ works like a guide for trailer reversing. You use the on-screen prompts and the dedicated control to dial in your desired trailer angle, and the truck helps manage steering input as you watch your surroundings. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ assists with lining up the ball and coupler—especially useful if you hitch solo. Pair these with the available 360-Degree Camera for additional awareness, and you have a toolkit that makes tight maneuvers feel less stressful. Add available Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch and you can estimate payload and tongue weight via the center display, helping you set up a balanced trailer—before you pull away.
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist™: Uses on-screen guidance and a control knob to help you manage trailer angle while reversing.
- Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™: Assists with lining up the hitch ball and coupler to help reduce trial-and-error.
- 360-Degree Camera: Offers a composite view that can help you watch for obstacles around your truck and trailer.
- Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch: Helps estimate payload and tongue weight to support a more even, confident tow.
- PowerScope® Trailer Tow Mirrors: Extendable mirrors help improve visibility down the trailer’s sides.
- SYNC® 4 with 12-inch Display: Presents towing aids and camera views clearly so you can act with confidence.
If your schedule blends paved miles with gravel, pasture access, or jobsite ruts, consider an off-road package that complements your towing tech. The FX4® Off-Road Package brings well-judged upgrades for mixed terrain, while the Tremor® Off-Road Package adds a more comprehensive set of hardware and calibrations for drivers who regularly face deeper ruts and loose surfaces. Tie it all together with the available 2kW Pro Power Onboard™ system and your truck becomes a mobile workstation, running tools or lights right from in-bed outlets so you can set up where the work actually happens.
At Hastings Ford, we spend quality time with owners dialing in trailer profiles, camera views, and hitching routines on a guided test drive, because mastering these features once pays off on every hitch-up after that. Our team is serving Aurora, Kearney, and York with walkarounds that focus on your real tasks—fifth-wheel, bumper-pull, equipment trailers, or ranch utility. We’ll help you decide which features are must-haves for your routes and which are great-to-haves for future flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need both Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™?
They serve different moments in your towing routine. Hitch Assist helps you connect more precisely, while Backup Assist helps you navigate in reverse with a trailer attached. Many owners choose both because they address the two most time-consuming parts of towing—hookup and maneuvering.
Will these towing features work with multiple trailers?
Yes—systems can be set up for different trailers. During delivery, we walk you through creating a profile for each trailer you use so the truck remembers key parameters and guidance remains consistent.
How does the 360-Degree Camera help when towing?
It provides a composite view that can help you watch for obstacles around your truck and trailer. You can toggle relevant views on the display to concentrate on specific angles as you back up or navigate tight yards.
What about payload and tongue weight—how do I keep them in check?
Available Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch helps estimate both through the center screen. It’s a useful double-check before departure to support a balanced, confident tow.
When the day’s work depends on getting heavy loads exactly where they need to go, the right technology shortens the learning curve and extends your margin for error. From guided hitching to smarter reversing and real-time payload estimates, these systems were made to help you move with more certainty. Visit us for a hands-on demo that aligns with your trailers, your routes, and your goals.
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