Exploring Ford BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving Assistant Feature
Learn About Ford's Revolutionary Hands-Free Driving Assist Technology
The future of driving is here with Ford BlueCruise, an advanced hands-free driving assistant that enhances your Ford vehicle driving experience with cutting-edge technology. Ford BlueCruise has been recognized by Consumer Reports as the top-rated Active Driving Assistance Program.* Designed to reduce driver fatigue and increase convenience, this innovative feature is changing the way Ford owners hit the road. If you're curious about Ford BlueCruise availability, how it works, and what vehicles offer it, this guide from Mike Castrucci Ford of Alexandria has all the details you need.
What is Ford BlueCruise?
Ford BlueCruise is an intelligent hands-free driving system that allows drivers to operate their vehicles without manually steering, accelerating, or braking on pre-mapped, controlled access highways called Blue Zones. Utilizing Adaptive Cruise Control, lane centering, and a driver-facing camera for monitoring attention, this feature helps drivers stay safe while enjoying a more relaxed ride. Ford BlueCruise is part of Ford's driver assistance features, enhancing safety and convenience.
How to Use Ford BlueCruise
Activating and using Ford BlueCruise in your Ford vehicle is simple and intuitive. Here's a step-by-step guide.
- Enable Hands-Free Mode - When entering a Blue Zone, the system will notify you that hands-free driving is available. Once in a Blue Zone, you can drive hands free.
- Engage Adaptive Cruise Control - Turn on Adaptive Cruise Control via the steering wheel controls, specifically using the Adaptive Cruise Control button.
- Monitor Alerts - Stay attentive to visual and audible alerts, as the system requires drivers to remain engaged.
- Take Over When Needed - If conditions change, you can retake control of the steering wheel whenever needed.
How to Activate BlueCruise
To activate BlueCruise, your vehicle must be equipped with Ford's Co-Pilot360® Active 2.0 BlueCruise Prep Package. If your Ford vehicle qualifies, you can subscribe to the service via FordPass®. Be sure to check for software updates to keep your system running smoothly. Subscribing to a connected service plan ensures regular updates and optimal performance of BlueCruise.
What Ford Vehicles Have BlueCruise?
Wondering what Ford vehicles have BlueCruise? The feature is available on select trims and model years of several Ford models, including:
- Ford F-150
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Ford Expedition
- Ford Explorer
Ford BlueCruise Availability & BlueCruise Map
BlueCruise is available on 130,000 miles of highways across North America. To check if your routes support BlueCruise, use the Ford BlueCruise map for real-time coverage updates. As Ford continues to expand its network, more highways will become accessible for hands-free driving.
Experience Ford BlueCruise at Mike Castrucci Ford of Alexandria
Are you ready to experience the convenience of Ford BlueCruise firsthand? Visit Mike Castrucci Ford of Alexandria to explore our lineup of BlueCruise-equipped Ford vehicles. Our team is here to help you find the perfect model and walk you through how to activate and use this innovative technology. Contact us today or schedule a test drive to see BlueCruise in action!
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Mike Castrucci Ford Alexandria
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Alexandria, KY 41001
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