BlueCruise hands-free driving - Revision history

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	'''[[Ford]] BlueCruise'''		'''[[Ford]] BlueCruise'''
	is a hands-free driving assist feature that is a more advanced cruise control. It uses a camera array mounted behind the steering wheel to ensure the driver is alert and paying attention to the road. While engaged, the driver is able to keep their hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals as the vehicle will keep itself centered in lane and adaptively follows other vehicles while driving down select highways and interstates. This feature is available on select vehicles and trim levels and requires a subscription to use.		is a hands-free driving assist feature that is a more advanced cruise control. It uses a camera array mounted behind the steering wheel to ensure the driver is alert and paying attention to the road. While engaged, the driver is able to keep their hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals as the vehicle will keep itself centered in lane and adaptively follows other vehicles while driving down select highways and interstates. This feature is available on select vehicles and trim levels and requires a subscription to use.{{CitationNeeded}}

	===BlueCruise Package Availability===		===BlueCruise Package Availability===

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	===BlueCruise Package Availability===		===BlueCruise Package Availability===

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	is a hands-free driving assist feature that is a more advanced cruise control. It uses a camera array mounted behind the steering wheel to ensure the driver is alert and paying attention to the road. While engaged, the driver is able to keep their hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals as the vehicle will keep itself centered in lane and adaptively follows other vehicles while driving down select highways and interstates. This feature is available on select vehicles and trim levels and requires a subscription to use.		is a hands-free driving assist feature that is a more advanced cruise control. It uses a camera array mounted behind the steering wheel to ensure the driver is alert and paying attention to the road. While engaged, the driver is able to keep their hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals as the vehicle will keep itself centered in lane and adaptively follows other vehicles while driving down select highways and interstates. This feature is available on select vehicles and trim levels and requires a subscription to use.

	=== BlueCruise Package Availability ===		===BlueCruise Package Availability===


	Ford Explorer		Ford Explorer

	* Active Trim: BlueCruise not available as an option.		*Active Trim: BlueCruise not available as an option.

	* ST- Line Trim: Optional package for $495 with a 1 year plan.		*ST- Line Trim: Optional package for $495 with a 1 year plan.

	* ST Trim: Optional package for $495 with a 1 year plan.		*ST Trim: Optional package for $495 with a 1 year plan.

	* Platinum Trim: BlueCruise included with a 1 year plan.		*Platinum Trim: BlueCruise included with a 1 year plan.


	Ford Escape		Ford Escape

	* BlueCruise not available on all trims of the Escape.		*BlueCruise not available on all trims of the Escape.


	Bronco Sport		Bronco Sport

	* BlueCruise not available on all trims of the Bronco Sport.		*BlueCruise not available on all trims of the Bronco Sport.


	Mustang Mach-E		Mustang Mach-E

	* Select Trim: Optional package as a one time payment of $2,495 or for $495 with a 1 year plan.		*Select Trim: Optional package as a one time payment of $2,495 or for $495 with a 1 year plan.


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	==Background==		==Background==
	BlueCruise was first launched with the release of the 2021 Ford F-150. The system launched as a subscription, costing consumers 75 dollars a month to continue using a program which came factory installed in every 2021 Ford F-150.		BlueCruise was first launched with the release of the 2021 Ford F-150. The system launched as a subscription, costing consumers 75 dollars a month to continue using a program which came factory installed in every 2021 Ford F-150.{{CitationNeeded}}

	==Consumer Backlash==		==Consumer Backlash==

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 '''[[Ford]] BlueCruise'''
 is a hands-free driving assist feature that is a more advanced cruise control. It uses a camera array mounted behind the steering wheel to ensure the driver is alert and paying attention to the road. While engaged, the driver is able to keep their hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals as the vehicle will keep itself centered in lane and adaptively follows other vehicles while driving down select highways and interstates. This feature is available on select vehicles and trim levels and requires a subscription to use.
 ==Background==

JackFromWisconsin: JackFromWisconsin moved page BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving to BlueCruise hands-free driving: Misspelled title: Not in sentence case

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	'''[[Ford]] BlueCruise'''		'''[[Ford]] BlueCruise'''
	is a ~~active~~ driving ~~assistance system launched by Ford in 2021 for certain vehicle models~~. ~~BlueCruise allows drivers~~ to ~~activate active cruise control on certain major roadways~~, ~~enabling them~~ to ~~drive~~ hands~~-free~~.		is a hands-free driving assist feature that is a more advanced cruise control. It uses a camera array mounted behind the steering wheel to ensure the driver is alert and paying attention to the road. While engaged, the driver is able to keep their hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals as the vehicle will keep itself centered in lane and adaptively follows other vehicles while driving down select highways and interstates. This feature is available on select vehicles and trim levels and requires a subscription to use.

	==Background==		==Background==
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	== References ==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:Ford]]		[[Category:Ford]]

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	\|Description=Ford BlueCruise was launched in 2021.		\|Description=Ford BlueCruise was launched in 2021.
	}}Ford BlueCruise is a active driving assistance system launched by Ford in 2021 for certain vehicle models. BlueCruise allows drivers to activate active cruise control on certain major roadways, enabling them to drive hands-free.		}}
			'''[[Ford]] BlueCruise'''
			is a active driving assistance system launched by Ford in 2021 for certain vehicle models. BlueCruise allows drivers to activate active cruise control on certain major roadways, enabling them to drive hands-free.

	==Background==		==Background==
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	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==
			{{Ph-I-ConR}}

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
			[[Category:Ford]]
	~~{{Ph-I-C}}~~

TripleHaven: /* Consumer response */

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Consumer response

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	References{{reflist}}		== References ==
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	{{Ph-I-C}}		{{Ph-I-C}}

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	\|Description=Ford BlueCruise was launched in 2021.		\|Description=Ford BlueCruise was launched in 2021.
	}}		}}Ford BlueCruise is a active driving assistance system launched by Ford in 2021 for certain vehicle models. BlueCruise allows drivers to activate active cruise control on certain major roadways, enabling them to drive hands-free.
	~~{{Ph-I-Int}}~~
	==Background==		==Background==
	~~{{Ph~~-I-~~B}}~~		BlueCruise was first launched with the release of the 2021 Ford F-150. The system launched as a subscription, costing consumers 75 dollars a month to continue using a program which came factory installed in every 2021 Ford F-150.

	~~==[Incident]==~~
	~~{{Ph-I-I}}~~

	~~===[Company]'s response===~~
	~~{{Ph-I-ComR}}~~


	==~~Lawsuit~~==		==Consumer Backlash==
	{{Ph-I-L}}		Ford faced criticism from consumers. <ref>{{Cite web \|last=Seabaugh \|first=Christian \|date=2023-05-23 \|title=We’re Paying $650/Year to Subscribe to Our Ford F-150 Lightning \|url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-lariat-yearlong-review-update-5-subscription-services \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250820223011/https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-lariat-yearlong-review-update-5-subscription-services \|archive-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>

			===Ford's response===
			Ford lowered the subscription price of the BlueCruise service to 49.99 a month or 450.00 a year. Additionally, Ford added the option to purchase the system as a one-time fee.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Palmer \|first=Zac \|date=2024-10-02 \|title=Ford's BlueCruise Driving Aid Now Available for One-Time Purchase \|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62490773/ford-bluecruise-now-available-as-one-time-purchase/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250820223324/https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62490773/ford-bluecruise-now-available-as-one-time-purchase/ \|archive-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>

	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==
	~~{{Ph-I-ConR}}~~


	==References==		References{{reflist}}
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	{{Ph-I-C}}		{{Ph-I-C}}