{"id":12139,"date":"2024-10-11T17:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T17:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=12139"},"modified":"2025-01-21T17:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:32:43","slug":"2025-ford-bluecruise-hands-free-highway-driving-updates-and-enhancements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/2025-ford-bluecruise-hands-free-highway-driving-updates-and-enhancements\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving updates and enhancements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The latest version of hands-free driving technology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-ford-bluecruise-technology\/\">BlueCruise <\/a><\/strong>has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of BlueCruise 1.4. The latest version of hands-free driving technology offers enhancements to make driving feel smoother, more natural, and more reliable in diverse road conditions. Keep reading with Sherwood Ford of Sherwood Park, AB, to learn about 2025 Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving updates and enhancements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s new in BlueCruise 1.4?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BlueCruise 1.4 builds on previous versions, now offering better control in tricky driving scenarios, such as sharp curves or when the sun&#8217;s reflection interferes with vehicle sensors. Here are some of the key improvements drivers can look forward to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:19px\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved speed adjustments in curves<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: BlueCruise 1.4 automatically adjusts vehicle speed when navigating tight curves, keeping the system engaged for a longer duration, even in challenging conditions. In earlier versions, drivers may have needed to take control on sharp turns, but this update offers&nbsp;smoother and more consistent hands-free driving.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced in-lane stability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: With the addition of a new motion controller, BlueCruise 1.4 reduces side-to-side movements within the lane, providing greater stability and minimizing the &#8220;drifting&#8221; effect that sometimes occurred in previous versions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Longer hands-free engagement in weather conditions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Whether you&#8217;re driving through heavy rain or dealing with bright sunlight, BlueCruise 1.4 offers longer hands-free operation, helping drivers stay in hands-free mode even during inclement weather.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lane-change assistance and in-lane repositioning<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While BlueCruise 1.4 brings new enhancements, it also retains features introduced in earlier versions. One popular feature is Lane Change Assist, which allows drivers to change lanes with just a tap of the turn signal while the system remains in hands-free mode. In-lane repositioning is another valuable function, gently adjusting the vehicle\u2019s position within the lane to provide more space between your car and others on the road, adding an extra layer of comfort and safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/11\/09172920\/bluecruiseA_O-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"A man driving hands-free in a Ford vehicle on a highway\" class=\"wp-image-9553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/11\/09172920\/bluecruiseA_O-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/11\/09172920\/bluecruiseA_O-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/11\/09172920\/bluecruiseA_O-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/11\/09172920\/bluecruiseA_O.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will existing vehicles get BlueCruise 1.4?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The latest version, BlueCruise 1.4, will be available on select 2025 Ford and Lincoln models, including the Ford F-150. For drivers with compatible older vehicles, Ford plans to offer BlueCruise 1.4 through a software update, making the benefits of this update accessible to a wider range of drivers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/is-the-ford-bluecruise-hands-free-highway-driving-technology-a-safe-system-to-use\/\">How safe is BlueCruise?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-a-ford-lane-keeping-system\/\">Ford lane-keeping system<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The latest version of hands-free driving technology&nbsp; BlueCruise has received a significant upgrade with the introduction of BlueCruise 1.4. The latest version of hands-free driving technology offers enhancements to make driving feel smoother, more natural, and more reliable in diverse road conditions. 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