American Truck Simulator has always been about the long haul: big rigs, big skies, and bigger stretches of asphalt connecting it all. American Truck Simulator – Road Trip: Ford shifts that familiar rhythm in a refreshing direction. As a DLC add-on built for the upcoming Road Trip gameplay module, this pack is all about stepping away from the tractor-trailer life—temporarily—and experiencing ATS through a different set of wheels.

Developed in partnership with Ford, the DLC introduces personal vehicles that are deeply tied to American road culture. Whether you want to cruise for the scenery, chase landmarks, or take on lighter work than hauling a 53-foot trailer, Road Trip: Ford is designed to broaden what “a trip across America” can feel like inside ATS.

What is Road Trip: Ford?

Road Trip: Ford is a vehicle pack DLC for American Truck Simulator’s Road Trip module. Instead of focusing on heavy freight logistics, this module concept leans into a more personal kind of driving: exploring, taking smaller delivery-style jobs, and collecting travel mementos by visiting notable places.

The Ford pack specifically supplies the hardware for that experience—four recognizable Ford vehicles spanning decades of American motoring. The idea is simple: keep the world and atmosphere of ATS, but give players a new point of view from behind the wheel.

The vehicles included

The DLC unlocks a lineup that mixes muscle, utility, modern off-road flair, and a true working-class legend:

  • 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback – A classic fastback silhouette and an unmistakable piece of American car history.
  • 2023 Ford F-150 – A modern all-purpose pickup built for everyday driving and road-trip practicality.
  • 2023 Ford Bronco – A contemporary icon designed with adventure and exploration in mind.
  • 1998–2012 Ford Crown Victoria – The “Crown Vic,” legendary for its presence on American roads in fleets, service roles, and beyond.

New ways to play: jobs, exploration, and postcards

Road Trip: Ford isn’t just about owning cool cars—it’s about what those cars enable in ATS. According to the DLC description, these personal vehicles open up two main modes of play within the Road Trip framework:

1) Small delivery contracts

Want to keep the “work” side of ATS without committing to a full-scale freight haul? Road Trip introduces job contracts delivering small packages. It’s a different pace from managing a heavy truck and trailer, and it provides an alternative loop for players who enjoy structured driving objectives.

2) Free-roam sightseeing and postcard collecting

If your favorite part of ATS is the in-between moments—sunset lighting, wide open highways, and detours just to see what’s out there—this DLC leans into that. You’ll be able to hit the open road freely and earn postcards by visiting iconic locations, giving exploration-focused players a tangible collection goal.

Why this matters for ATS players on Mac

For Mac players, American Truck Simulator has long been one of the strongest “sit back and drive” staples in the catalog—especially if you’re into sims that are easy to settle into for an hour (or five). Road Trip: Ford reads like an intentional expansion of ATS’s comfort-food vibe: less pressure, more discovery, and more variety in how you interact with the map.

It also creates a clear bridge between two kinds of players: those who primarily run contracts and those who primarily roam. A personal vehicle that’s actually supported as part of gameplay—not just a novelty—can make the world feel newly alive, even for veterans who know the interstates by heart.

Release status and where to follow updates

The Road Trip module is described as still in development, with more information planned via the official blog and social channels. If you’re interested in the direction ATS is heading, the best move right now is to wishlist the DLC on Steam and keep an eye on official updates as details solidify.

Mac requirements

Mac system requirements: Not provided at this time.

As always, Mac players should verify final platform availability and requirements on the Steam store page and official announcements once the Road Trip module and associated DLC approach launch.

Bottom line

American Truck Simulator – Road Trip: Ford looks like a smart, thematic expansion of the ATS formula: the same open-road atmosphere, now with a personal-vehicle layer that supports both relaxed exploration and lighter contract work. If the idea of cruising ATS’s highways in a Mustang, F-150, Bronco, or Crown Vic sounds like your kind of road trip, this is one to keep on your radar—especially as the Road Trip module gets closer to release.