Ford BlueCruise127 is a Hands-Free driving assistance feature designed to help make driving easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful.
Take the stress out of driving, not the fun.
Top-Rated Technology
How Does BlueCruise Work?
Step 1
Welcome to
The Blue Zone
When you enter a pre-qualified section of a divided highway — a Blue Zone — you’ll see a prompt on the instrument cluster letting you know BlueCruise is available and ready to assist.
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Step 2
Let BlueCruise
Assist
Simply tap the Adaptive Cruise Control button on your steering wheel and let BlueCruise assist, while keeping your eyes on the road. The system helps handle steering, keeps you centered in your lane, and adjusts your speed as needed — all without you ever touching the wheel. Designed with driver collaboration in mind, you can always take over and steer manually within the lane without BlueCruise disengaging.
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Step 3
Feel the Magic
of Letting Go
Repositioning*, where your vehicle subtly shifts away from vehicles in adjacent lanes. So you can relax a bit, take in the scenery ahead of you, or catch up on that podcast — let your vehicle handle the nitty-gritty of staying on course and maintaining a set distance from other vehicles.
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Driver Facing Camera
360° Perception
Connected Maps
Explore the BlueCruise Map
Real Drivers, Real Delight.
“Coming from a previous Tesla owner, in the Autopilot…you’re constantly nudging that wheel. And that's where I was blown away by the BlueCruise, because it's literally hands-free.”
Victoria
Mother of five, current Mustang Mach-E® owner
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“I can take a few moments and not be fully tunnel visioned on the road. That really is a life improvement.”
Jace
Current F-150 Lightning® owner
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Less Stress.
A More Relaxed
Rush Hour
Commuting
Made Easy
Ford BlueCruise Remains the Consumer Reports Top-Rated Active Driving Assistance System.*
Get Your Hands on Hands-Free
BlueCruise Access that Fits Your Needs.
Don’t Take Our Word for It — Experience the Magic for Yourself.
At Vehicle Order or Purchase Options
Post Trial Subscription Options
2024 and 2025 model year vehicles equipped with BlueCruise come with a 90-day complimentary trial period, starting with your vehicle's warranty start date. After the trial, you can choose to purchase BlueCruise monthly or annually based on your needs.
*Pricing Is Subject To Change
FAQs
How much does BlueCruise cost?
Ford vehicles equipped with Ford BlueCruise come with either a 90-day complimentary trial period, or an included connected service plan duration, starting from your vehicle's warranty start date.
Starting with the 2023 model year Mustang Mach-E produced after June 30, 2023, and for all 2024 model year vehicles equipped with BlueCruise, you have the option to purchase three years of BlueCruise access for $2,100 when you buy the vehicle or you will receive a 90-day complimentary trial. For all 2025 model year vehicles equipped with BlueCruise, you have the option to purchase one year of BlueCruise access for $700 when you buy the vehicle. At the end of the initial complimentary trial or included plan duration, you can choose to purchase an annual plan, currently available for $800, or a monthly plan for $75 per month.
Pricing is subject to change.
To purchase a BlueCruise subscription after a complimentary trial expires, visit the Connected Services tile on your Ford Account. An active subscription is required to use BlueCruise.
How do I use BlueCruise?
Watch the 'how to' video here
One-time setup:
• Download the FordPass® App and add your VIN
• Activate your FordPass Connect modem on your vehicle’s center screen display
• In the vehicle’s center screen display, turn on Lane Centering with Hands-Free, Select settings icon > Driver Assistance > Adaptive Cruise Control > Lane Centering with Hands-Free
Once you’re on the road:
• Select the Adaptive Cruise Control button on your steering wheel
• Make sure your Lane-Keeping System is activated. If it isn’t, press the button on your steering wheel.
• Your instrument panel will turn blue and the hands-free Icon will appear when you enter a hands-free Blue Zone
• Drive hands-free with your eyes on the road
To confirm you’ve got the newest features active, check your in-vehicle settings:
For SYNC® 4* (With BlueCruise 1.2 or higher):
Select Features > Driver Assistance > Cruise Control > Lane Centering, then toggle on In-Lane Repositioning and Lane Change Assist.
For SYNC 4A* (With BlueCruise 1.2 or higher):
Select Driver Assistance > Cruise Control > Lane Centering, then toggle on In-Lane Repositioning and Lane Change Assist.
*Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
How do I know if my vehicle has Ford BlueCruise?
What’s the difference between BlueCruise versions 1.0, 1.2, and 1.3?
BlueCruise 1.0 – Builds on available Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering to add hands-free driving capabilities on prequalified sections of divided highways called hands-free Blue Zones.
BlueCruise 1.2 – Adds new features including In-Lane Repositioning (which can give you more space by subtly shifting away from vehicles in adjacent lanes) and Lane Change Assist (tapping your turn signal to initiate a hands-free lane change).
BlueCruise 1.3 – Helps you stay engaged longer in hands-free mode by improving performance, with greater ability to navigate narrow lanes and curves.
What’s the difference between BlueCruise and Ford-CoPilot360® Technology?
How do I know which BlueCruise version is available on my Ford Vehicle?
The BlueCruise version available on your Ford vehicle is based on your model, year, and trim as shown in the chart below:*
Nameplate |
Model Year |
Series |
Shipped with BlueCruise Version |
Explorer® |
2025 |
ST-Line, ST, Platinum® |
1.2 |
Mustang Mach-E® |
2021* |
Premium, California Route 1, GT, Select |
1.0 |
2022 |
Premium, California Route 1, GT, Select |
1.0 |
|
2023 (produced before 6/30/23) |
Premium, California Route 1, GT, Select |
1.2 |
|
2023 (produced on or after 6/30/23) |
Premium, California Route 1, GT, Select |
1.3 |
|
F-150® |
2021* |
Limited, Platinum, King Ranch®, LARIAT, TREMOR™ |
1.0 |
2022 |
Limited, Platinum, King Ranch®, LARIAT, TREMOR™ |
1.0 |
|
2023 |
Limited, Platinum, King Ranch®, LARIAT, TREMOR™ |
1.0 |
|
2024 |
XLT (with options added), Platinum, King Ranch®, LARIAT, TREMOR™ |
1.2 |
|
F-150 Lightning® |
2022 |
Platinum, LARIAT |
1.0 |
2023 |
Platinum, LARIAT |
1.0 |
|
Expedition |
2022 |
Platinum®, Platinum® MAX |
1.0 |
2023 |
Platinum®, Platinum® MAX |
1.0 |
|
2024 |
Platinum®, Platinum® MAX |
1.0 |
*Model Year 2021 vehicles with the BlueCruise Prep Package known as Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 did not ship from the factory with BlueCruise software activated, they receive the software update separately. If you are unsure of what model you have and which pricing you are eligible for, you can contact the Ford Customer Service Center at (800) 392-3673.
How do I know which version of BlueCruise my vehicle has currently?
To see which Ford Power-Up software update you currently have, go to the SYNC® screen in your vehicle — go to Settings and select Software Updates. The Update Details section will include the latest Ford Power-Up software update that your vehicle has received.
Vehicles eligible for newer versions of BlueCruise will receive those updates via Ford Power-Up software updates on a rolling basis. The table outlines which Ford Power-Up software update delivers the corresponding version of BlueCruise. If you do not see your vehicle listed here, that means it isn't yet eligible to receive an updated version of BlueCruise.
To make sure you are able to receive the latest Software Updates, turn ON Automatic Updates and set a recurring schedule for a time that your vehicle is typically parked (like overnight). Visit our Ford Power-Up software updates page for more details.
Nameplate | Model Year | Corresponding BlueCruise Version | Software Version Number & Greater |
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Mustang Mach-E® | 2021 | 1.3 | Coming Soon |
2022 | 1.3 | Coming Soon | |
2023 (produced before 6/30/23) | 1.3 | Coming Soon |
*Your vehicle may continue to get Software Updates unrelated to BlueCruise, so depending on where you are in your Software Update sequence, this number may be greater than what you see in the chart. We will update the chart to reflect future BlueCruise version updates as they become available.