Towing Made Safer With The Ford F-150 BLIS® System

When towing a trailer, one of the biggest challenges is maintaining awareness of vehicles in your blind spots. The Ford F-150 BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert is an advanced technology designed to enhance your confidence on the road by helping detect vehicles that may be in your blind spot-even when you're towing. This system is an essential safety feature for drivers who frequently haul heavy loads. At Mike Castrucci Ford of Alexandria, we know how important safety is for our customers, and the Ford BLIS® system is a game-changer for drivers who frequently haul heavy loads.

The Ford BLIS® system is an advanced driver-assist feature that uses radar sensors to monitor your vehicle's blind spots. These sensors detect nearby vehicles and provide visual and audible alerts to enhance driver safety. If a vehicle is detected in an area you might not see, an indicator light appears in the side-view mirror to alert you. This is especially useful when changing lanes on the highway or navigating busy streets in your Ford F-150.

Additionally, BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert extends this protection when you're in reverse. If another vehicle approaches from either side while you're backing out of a driveway or parking space, the system provides an audible and visual warning, reducing the risk of a collision.

Activating the Ford BLIS® system in your Ford F-150 is simple:

If you're towing, navigate to the Trailer Settings and ensure your trailer dimensions are correctly entered for optimal performance of Ford BLIS® with Trailer Coverage.