What is Ford BlueCruise?

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Goodbye Highway Blues

Active Driving Assistance Systems have come a long way since the first time they appeared in cars years ago. Tesla, of course, became the most popular car company with some pretty advanced features in its driving assistance software.

But over time, the market evolved, competition caught up, and other companies such as Ford, pushed the boundaries of innovation. And then in January 2023, Consumer Reports rated Ford’s BlueCruise as the best Active Driving Assistance System out there.

Since its launch last year, BlueCruise has already evolved to be a better, harder-working software. And with the launch of BlueCruise 1.2, we’re here to help you unpack what’s under the hood of Ford’s remarkable new tech innovation.

We’ll go into details about how BlueCruise isn’t just elevating the driving experience of Ford users everywhere around the country, but actively making it easier and safer.

The good news is that a lot of new Ford cars have BlueCruise available, and a lot of existing cars can upgrade to it via a simple software update.

If you were looking for a Ford car that’s available with BlueCruise, you might be interested in a new Ford F-150 for sale in Wilmington and the surrounding areas. What’s more, D’Orazio Ford—one of Illinois’ highest-rated car dealerships—can get you a great deal on a new Ford F-150.

What is Ford BlueCruise?

BlueCruise is a software you can add to your Ford to enjoy hands-free highway driving in select regions of the country. It’s pretty advanced software that can keep track of traffic near you, switch lanes, and control speed while your hands aren’t on the wheel. The best part is that it’s self-learning, which means it only gets better with time.

Does BlueCruise come free with my new Ford?

BlueCruise isn’t standard, but some BlueCruise-ready cars might offer you a 90-day free trial with the option to subscribe to a longer plan.

You can ask your nearest Ford dealership to help you get BlueCruise installed in your car. If you’re in Wilmington or the surrounding areas, come visit D’Orazio Ford today and we’ll get your car equipped with BlueCruise.

What Ford cars is BlueCruise available with?

BlueCruise is available with a new:

What features does BlueCruise offer?

Adaptive Cruise Control

This ensures your car keeps a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front of you. So, it’ll adjust the speed to keep that distance constant.

Driver-facing Camera

Even when BlueCruise is driving the car, it prioritizes your safety by ensuring your eyes are always on the road. The driver-facing camera can tell if you’re distracted and will alert you.

Lane change assist

You can simply tap your turn signal to activate an automated hands-free lane switch when it’s safe to do so. Now, no more constantly looking over your shoulder.

Can I use BlueCruise anywhere?

BlueCruise’s capabilities are constantly expanding, and now cover more than 130,000 miles of freeway throughout North America.

 

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