Ford and onX Offroad Series Helps First-Time Truck Driver Conquer Utah Trail
In a new episode of the 'Chasing Off-Road Confidence' series, Ford and onX help a seasoned Bronco driver take her first truck off-road on Utah's Black Dragon Wash trail.
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- 2017
What Happened
In Utah, off-road enthusiast Chase Gentry meets Bronco driver Nataliya Zasadko, who swaps her SUV for an F-150 Tremor truck. Despite being a first-time truck driver, she tackles the moderate trail Black Dragon Wash with coaching from Chase and guidance from the onX Offroad app displayed via Apple CarPlay.
- Rock Crawl mode for maximum torque at low speeds
- Front-facing camera for visibility on steep grades
- Downloaded maps from onX Offroad app via Apple CarPlay
“This is better than a roller coaster!”
Why this matters
The collaboration highlights how Ford and onX are making off-roading more approachable for first-time truck drivers through guided experiences and app-based navigation.
Terms in This Story
- onX Offroad
- An off-road navigation app that provides trail maps and difficulty ratings.
- Rock Crawl mode
- A vehicle driving mode that optimizes torque at low speeds for off-road obstacles.
- Apple CarPlay
- A smartphone integration system that displays apps on the vehicle's screen.
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