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Your Ford F-150 is a truck full of amazing features, including the trailer brake gain. Find out how to maximize the might of your pickup with this handy function more Ford F-150 Trailer Brake Gain Defined The F-150 embodies the phrase Built Ford Tough. That aluminum alloy body is military strength, as is the equally powerful steel frame. And with added benefits like trailer sway control and standard tow-haul mode, it's no surprise this beast delivers a bombastic seven-ton towing capacity. The available trailer brake controller provides another powerful boost. This system helps coordinate and balance the electric trailer brake with the truck brake itself and, in the process, makes slowing down and braking with an attached trailer a cinch. Factors such as vehicle speed, air pressure, ABS, and braking input work in tandem to give you this control, which is managed by the onboard computer and viewable on the digital instrument panel. Gain of trailer brake refers to how much braking force is exerted on the trailer. Why It's Important A higher gain setting results in more braking force being applied. But more force is not always ideal. If the braking force is too much or too little, you run the risk of making your driving experience unsafe or of damaging your truck or trailer. Aside from the weight of your haul, other factors might impact the gain you set, like the duration of your trip or the type of brake on your trailer. Making routine adjustments to the gain may be necessary, so knowing how to set this function is a useful skill. The Process First, the trailer brake wire needs to be plugged into the F-150's power system in the back. When you return to the driver's seat, you will find the control for the trailer brake marked on your central console. Both a manual lever and buttons with plus or minus on them are present. You can use either one to set the gain. Pressing and holding the button does allow for a more continuous adjustment. You can get more information about the controller via the instrument panel's LCD productivity screen. Pushing the right arrow two times on the Truck Apps screen will bring up the trailer display. When your trailer is connected, you'll get a message on screen confirming the connection. Pressing OK when this message appears will then take you to the Gain setting. A bar graph will signal how much force is being applied to the brakes. Test It Out As mentioned, ensuring you have the right gain for your drive is essential. Taking your trailer controller adjustments for a test drive is the best way to achieve the balance you need. Try to find a flat stretch of road with little to no traffic and take it slow at around 20 miles-per-hour. When you apply the brakes, take note of whether the braking feels too sluggish or whether a lock-up happens. If it's the former, turn the gain up. On the other hand, if the brakes lock up, lower the gain. Keep testing until you have your ideal braking capacity. Now you know how to set the trailer brake gain on an F-150. Looking to purchase a new or used F-150? Visit Boyd Brothers Ford and take a test drive today.

Ford has taken great strides with the introduction of the new 2022 Ford F-250. Now available at Boyd Brothers Ford, the 2022 F-250 comes in a wide range of trims, each with plenty of features and capabilities to satisfy even the most demanding of Ford enthusiasts. Read on below to learn more about each of the trim levels of the 2022 F-250 and what they have to offer. 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor more Trim Levels of the 2022 Ford F-250 1. XL The base trim level of the 2022 F-250 is called the XL trim. Despite being the 2022 F-250's base trim, the XL trim comes with a wide range of infotainment, quality-of-life, driver assistance, and towing features, laying a solid foundation for the trims that follow. Infotainment features include a 4-speaker audio system, a USB-C port, a 4.2-inch display, AM/FM radio, and Wi-Fi for up to ten devices. Quality-of-life features include single-zone air conditioning, vinyl flooring and upholstery, remote start/lock/unlocking, manually extendable side mirrors, and more. Driver assistance and towing features include trailer sway control, an SOS post-crash alert system, a trailer tow package, hill start assist, a trailer hitch receiver, and a removable tailgate. 2. XLT Up next is the 2022 F-250's XLT trim, which builds on the XL trim by upgrading the infotainment system with an 8-inch screen, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and a 110-volt outlet. Upgrading to the XLT trim also adds quality-of-life and driver assistance features such as carpeting, a navigation system, cloth upholstery, forward-collision avoidance, and blind-spot monitoring. 3. Lariat The Lariat builds on the XLT trim by upping the center screen from 8 inches to a 12-inch touchscreen and upping the 4.2-inch gauge cluster screen to 8 inches. The 12-inch screen runs Ford's latest SYNC 4 infotainment software. The Lariat trim also adds a range of luxurious features such as leather-trimmed seats, a 10-way power adjustable driver seat and 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-folding mirrors, power-adjustable pedals, and dual-zone climate control. 4. King Ranch The King Ranch trim adds unique aesthetic features such as an antique leather treatment on the seats and door panels and faux wood grain paneling in the doors. This trim also adds several quality-of-life features. 5. Platinum The Platinum trim adds premium features such as memory settings for the seats, steering wheel and adjustable pedals, a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, power-folding door mirrors, and heated and cooled front seats. 6. Limited As the 2022 F-250's most luxurious trim, the Limited trim adds a twin-panel power moonroof, dark ash wood trim on armrests and center console, a leather-wrapped upper instrument panel surface, illuminated scuff plates, a suede headliner, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. As you can see, the 2022 F-250 comes with plenty of trim options to satisfy your every need. To learn more about the 2022 F-250's trim options, contact our sales team at Boyd Brothers Ford today!

The all-new Ford Ranger is set to revolutionize the compact pickup truck class. That's because it combines muscle and brains to give you a vehicle that's mighty on the open road but clever in the city streets, all while fitting your cargo and family. Here are some of our favorite things about the 2022 Ford Ranger. more Meet the 2022 Ford Ranger Top-Rated Torque and Power With its gas turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost engine, the Ranger offers best-in-class gas torque at 310 lb-ft. Thanks to a twin-scroll turbocharger, that engine gets you serious responsiveness with basically no lag. The 10-speed automatic transmission is also a class exclusive, ensuring that the Ranger has the power and performance to back up its impressive capabilities. With 270 horsepower on offer, the Ranger is sure to make light work of even the most challenging tasks. Pick the Size That Works for You Tailor your Ranger to your exact needs by deciding on things like body style and bed length. What's going to work better for you - the four-seat SuperCab, which comes with rear-hinged rear doors, plays a 6-foot bed, and is a great option for hauling cargo? Or perhaps you're more interested in driving around other people, in which case, the five-seat SuperCrew cab with standard rear doors and a 5-foot bed might work better for you. Enjoy Style Inside and Out This versatile and stylish truck comes standard with 16" steel wheels, but you can upgrade to 18" alloy wheels in matte black or a variety of color schemes. The interior is designed with comfort in mind, boasting features like dual-zone climate control and soft cloth seats. Premium trims offer even more little luxuries, so you can enjoy heated front seats, a self-dimming rearview mirror, and leather-trimmed seats. Off-Road Like a Champ If you're looking to spend plenty of time on tricky terrain, consider opting for either the FX4 or Tremor package. The FX4 package includes off-road-tuned shock absorbers, heftier all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, and a variety of off-road traction control modes. Enjoy three skid plates to protect your engine, transfer case, and fuel tank, respectively. The Tremor package will get you even heavier-duty Fox shock absorbers, plus a suspension lift that gives you 9.7 inches of ground clearance. Enjoy Quality Tech As always, Ford's Co-Pilot360 suite of features ensures you're well looked after on the road. Features like a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking are all available, so whether you're on the open highway or creeping through city traffic, you're secure. Enjoy Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system with voice activation and an easy-to-use touchscreen, plus the impressive FordPass Connect lets you enjoy WiFi hot-spotting for up to ten devices. Whether you're looking for a reliable workhorse or a stylish and practical family vehicle, the Ranger is sure to not just meet your needs, but exceed them by miles. Are you revved up? To give one a test drive, come to Boyd Brothers Ford in Oxford, NC, today.