Brown Motors - 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 — Smarter Towing Tech for Busy Weeks around Charlevoix, MI
Hooking up a trailer used to take practice, patience, and a few extra hands. Today’s Super Duty® trucks, particularly the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250, streamline the process with advanced systems that make hitching, backing, and balancing loads far more predictable. If you move equipment during the week and bring a boat or camper out on weekends, features like Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™, and Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch are more than conveniences—they are productivity tools that help you do more with less effort.
Let’s start with the assist systems. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ helps guide the truck to the hitch using camera views and steering inputs, making alignment with a conventional trailer quick and surgical. Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ moves the complexity out of the steering wheel and into a simple dial—tell the truck which way you want the trailer to go, and the system helps manage the counter-steer. Layer in a 360-Degree Camera and available head-up display, and you gain better situational awareness when space gets tight or the light gets low. It’s smart tech that respects your time.
- Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™: Uses cameras and steering inputs to help align your ball and coupler for faster, more precise hookups.
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist™: Lets you direct the trailer’s path with a dial, reversing guesswork into a repeatable process.
- Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch: Estimates payload and tongue weight to help you load within targets and promote stability.
- 360-Degree Camera: Provides a stitched, overhead-style view that helps with tight maneuvers around obstacles.
- PowerScope® Trailer Tow Mirrors: Extend outward for wide loads and pull back in when you’re off the clock.
- SYNC® 4: Puts towing apps, checklists, and camera views on an available 12-inch center display for quick access.
Shoppers consider the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 know that payload and balance matter as much as raw tow ratings. Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch helps you load with confidence by estimating payload and tongue weight in the cluster or center screen. It’s a fast way to spot when you need to shift cargo forward or aft, especially when you swap between different trailers during the week. Pair that with the high-strength, fully boxed steel frame and the TorqShift® 10-speed automatic, and you get the repeatable stability that keeps schedules on time.
The Tremor® and FX4® Off-Road Packages bring added assurance when your trailer routes include jobsite ruts or campground trails. Combine them with LED lighting and Pro Power Onboard™—up to 2 kW for powering tools, lights, or a portable fridge—and you can set up a workable space almost anywhere. It’s one more way the truck doubles as both a weekday asset and a weekend champion.
At Brown Motors, we help you select the right towing features and coach setup best practices so your truck and trailer behave as a single, predictable unit. Our team is seasoned at fitting camera options, calibrating trailer profiles, and ensuring your mirrors, hitch components, and wiring align with your use case. We are proudly serving Cheboygan, Petoskey, and Charlevoix with guidance that keeps your plans moving—no extra drama, just the right tools.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need the diesel to use the advanced towing features?
No—the towing assistance systems such as Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™, and the 360-Degree Camera are available across gas and diesel configurations. Choose 6.8L or 7.3L gas V8s for responsive performance, or opt for the 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel for maximum torque.
Will Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ work with different trailers?
Yes. You can set up profiles for multiple trailers. The system uses your inputs and the camera views to assist backing with conventional trailers, making task transitions smoother during busy weeks.
How do Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch help me day to day?
They estimate payload and tongue weight and display guidance on the screen. It’s an easy way to confirm load balance, support trailer stability, and stay within targets without guesswork.
Can I power tools at the site without a generator?
Available Pro Power Onboard™ offers up to 2 kW through in-bed outlets, allowing you to plug in tools, lights, or tailgate essentials without lugging extra equipment.
Which camera options are most useful for tight spaces?
The 360-Degree Camera, paired with trailer-specific views and available head-up display, gives you superior visibility, helping you stay aware of curbs, gear, and bystanders when maneuvering.