Ford BlueCruise Gets Better
Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free tech just got a big upgrade with the launch of BlueCruise 1.4, and the automaker is hyping it as the “best hands-free highway driving experience yet.”
After a rocky start with the first version, this latest update is all about making the system smoother, more reliable, and, above all, less annoying. The biggest change is how BlueCruise now handles curves.
Picture this: before, if you approached a sharp bend, your Ford might panic a little, handing control back to you just as you’re getting ready for entry—sorry what, I'm responsible now?
BlueCruise 1.4 fixes that by slowing down more naturally, letting you stay in hands-free mode without interruption.
Another major tweak is better performance in “diverse” weather conditions. Ford admits that earlier versions of BlueCruise were too eager to disengage in rain or harsh sunlight, which meant more unexpected handovers. BlueCruise 1.4 now keeps a steadier hand in less-than-ideal situations, giving drivers a more dependable experience.
Ford’s testing shows that BlueCruise 1.4 lets drivers stay hands-free up to eight times longer than the 1.0 version. That’s a bold claim, but the Blue Oval seems confident. It’s coming first to the 2025 F-150 and Lincoln Navigator, with more models in the pipeline— and more updates down the road.
There is no mention if Ford has fixed a problem plaguing BlueCruise since day 1: darkness. There have been investigations by the NTSB into BlueCruise following an accident involving a Mach-E and a Honda CR-V stopped in the center lane with no hazards.
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