Ford BlueCruise is a Hands-Free driver assistance feature designed to help make driving easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful.
Of divided highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones that make up over 130,000 miles of North American roads.
Of controlled access highways in areas called Hands-Free Blue Zones across U.S. and Canada.
When you enter a prequalified 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.
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.
With BlueCruise engaged, you can switch lanes hands-free on the highway using Lane Change Assist and enjoy extra room with In-Lane 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.
Smart mapping software uses your geolocation to determine if you are in a hands-free Blue Zone and can drive with your hands off the wheel. These maps are updated over the air to ensure you never miss a Blue Zone.
At vehicle purchase, customers have the option to buy a 1-year plan for $495 or a One-Time Purchase for $2,495. At the end of the initial complimentary trial or included plan duration, customers can choose to purchase a monthly subscription for $49.99 or an annual subscription for $495.
For 2024 model year vehicles configured with a 3-year option, and 2025 model year Explorers ordered before September 30th, 2024, incentives are available to reflect the latest pricing - discuss with your local dealer.
Pricing is subject to change.
The BlueCruise One-Time Purchase option enables customers to make a single upfront payment for a minimum of 7 years of BlueCruise service, with no additional payments required to maintain access. If BlueCruise is technically available beyond 7 years, no additional cost will be required.
Please note that BlueCruise is tied to your vehicle's VIN and cannot be transferred to another VIN. If you sell your Ford, the new owner will benefit from the BlueCruise service as well.
No. Only select new 2024 and 2025 BlueCruise equipped vehicles are available for a one-time purchase option. It is available at vehicle order starting on select 2025 vehicle lines. Customers who purchase a new 2024 or 2025 BlueCruise equipped vehicle at their local dealer will be eligible to upgrade to the one-time purchase option.
Watch the 'how to' video here
One-time setup:
Once you’re on the road:
To confirm you’ve got the newest features active, check your in-vehicle settings:
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*
You can verify your vehicle’s Ford BlueCruise availability and status on your Ford Account under the Connected Services tile. If your vehicle has Ford BlueCruise capabilities, it will appear here and include your status, as well as the date your service began.
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.
BlueCruise 1.4 – Delivers greater in-lane stability, while automatically and smoothly adjusting the vehicle’s speed in even more curves, allowing for more hands-free time and a more continuous drive.
BlueCruise 1.5 – Adds new Automatic Lane Change feature, which enhances the hands-free highway driving experience by smoothly and seamlessly initiating an automatic lane change to help keep you moving at the speed of traffic.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology is a suite of available Advanced Driver Assistance Features to help keep you in command of your vehicle. BlueCruise builds on these technologies to provide hands-free highway driving capability.