Ford BlueCruise: Better Than Super Cruise?

How well does Ford’s new hands-free driving aid actually work? We just put it to the test and it functions as advertised, with a couple caveats.
Written & Presented by Craig Cole
Produced by Nick Miotke

BlueCruise is Ford's latest and greatest advanced driver-assistance feature. This technology, which is available on select vehicles, enables hands-free motoring on certain sections of divided highway. I put this Super Cruise imitator to the test on a nearly 700-mile round-trip drive to Northern Michigan and the results are positive -- with a couple caveats, of course.

BlueCruise basics
But first things first, let's cover what BlueCruise is and what it is not. This technology is a hands-free driving aid that only works on approved, divided highways, so-called Blue Zones, of which there are about 130,000 miles of in North America. The system can accelerate, steer and stop the vehicle as traffic and road conditions dictate. In simple terms, think of this as a hands-free version of adaptive cruise control with lane centering.

Of course, BlueCruise does not make your vehicle fully autonomous. When engaged, you cannot take a nap, play Wordle, organize your collection of superhero action figures, anything like that. So, don't even think about whipping out your phone. There's a surprisingly sensitive driver-monitoring camera system that makes sure you're looking ahead and paying attention, because you have to intervene if the system needs it.

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[ohroonoko]

Congratulations, this is the first time I’ve heard of BlueCruise. I’ve been wanting Supercruise for years now and somehow Ford’s version has escaped my notice until now.

[kobayashimaru]

Seriously, a subscription for cruise control?

[Propaineva]

7:10 This subscription bull**** needs to be stopped, especially on vehicles. The vehicle you already bought has the tech but your locking it behind a paywall? Ffs

[goatmaster]

Too bad we are STILL waiting for it to activate, I purchased my 2021 F150 Lariat with prep package back in April last year, they said it would be out by the 4 qtr, still nothing almost a year later... now that I am done venting, good video on your side.

[teanau]

What is the difference between ford blue cruise and VW travel assist??

VW can also do the auto lane change now isn’t it? Without monthly fee??

[angeleyes]

This seem even more dangerous to me. Who can just sit there doing nothing without falling asleep? At least let me be able to look at my phone.

[boostav]

5:00 Yeah that's great, very safe that it just gives out on tighter turns.

[cRADstig]

I have over 6k miles "hands free" with Open Pilot

[stupendouslife]

Vamos Cuba, manifestaciones pacificas 👏👏👏👍👍👍
Libertad y Orden

[zachjg]

Nice little trip through Michigan, love to see it!

[Svensk]

ActiveGlide, AstroGlide. “Tow-May-tow, tow-mah-tow.” 🤣🤣🤣

[jacktyler]

Have you noticed Ford has provided NO method - app, web feature, onboard nav - for the BlueCruise user to plan a route that optimizes the use of BC? It's hard to believe this oversight. I'm about to drive from AZ to FL, there are 3 main routes to choose from, and I have no way of choosing the route with the most BC miles or highest % of BC highways.

[cessealbeach]

volt and bolt also had super cruise that went in Flames

[Green__one]

At 130, 000 miles of road compared to the 4.6 million miles of public roads in North America, this works on approximately 2.8% of roads, compare that to 4.3% of roads for GM super Cruise, and again compare that to about 50% for Tesla autopilot.
As long as Ford and GM insist on premapping their roads, these features will remain a complete joke

[barbschank]

Very well may drive better than most people🤷‍♀️

[christianala]

It would be worth it if it didn’t have a camera watching your every move. It’s why Tesla has the best autopilot in the market.

[dme]

Straight roads are boring enough. I wanna FEEL MY

[mbush]

You have misinformation on enhanced supercruise. You don't need to press the blinker lever for lane changing. Lane changing with supercruise is autonomous. It senses slower traffic, turns on the blinker and makes the lane change. It also goes back to the slower lane if it senses traffic coming from behind.

[nvabill]

If you are going to do a video about BlueCruise then please take the time to be factually correct in your presentation. As to the Mach E you mention the Comfort & Technology Package being an option to get BlueCruise. This is only correct as to the Select trim of the vehicle, it is standard on the California Route 1 as well as the Premium trim levels. You are correct however that it is an option on the GT trim level so guys, step up your game and do a little research before jumping in front of the camera!

[todddoster]

98% Super Cruise!? Sorry, have to disagree after driving both. I would say 50% based upon the number of roads mapped, jerky and felt less confident in the Ford, Lane Change, Trailer towing, reactivating automatically after taking control of the wheel and the butt buzzer mixed with the steering wheel light gives an quicker indication of what is going on. Sorry, over a 100 miles in both, and GM finally won a battle against Ford, in my opinion.