Ford BlueCruise – The Future of Driving
Ford BlueCruise at Shawnee Mission Ford
Ford BlueCruise is changing the way we think about driving, offering a hands-free driving experience that combines innovative technology with Ford's trusted performance. Whether you're navigating long stretches of highway or want a little extra help on your daily commute, BlueCruise makes every drive safer, easier, and more enjoyable. Visit us at Shawnee Mission Ford to take a BlueCruise-enabled Ford vehicle for a spin and experience it for yourself.
What is Ford BlueCruise?
Short Answer: Ford BlueCruise is your new personal chauffeur.
Long Answer: BlueCruise is Ford's hands-free driving system that combines advanced cameras, sensors, and GPS mapping to help you maintain control on the road. Drivers can use BlueCruise on specific sections of divided highways known as Hands-Free Blue Zone. Whenever you're in a Hands-Free Blue Zone, the system will let you know, and you can take your hands off the wheel, take your foot off the pedal, relax, and enjoy the ride. These zones currently cover over 130,000 miles of highways across North America, with more being added regularly.
How Does BlueCruise Work?
Ford BlueCruise relies on a system of cameras and radar sensors to monitor the road ahead and the area around your vehicle. Here's how it works:
- Driver-Facing Camera: A small camera in front of the driver's seat monitors your behavior to ensure you remain attentive to the road, even when your hands are off the wheel.
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go: This system monitors the flow of traffic, automatically adjusting your speed based on the distance between you and the nearest vehicles.
- Lane Centering: Keeps your vehicle aligned within its lane for smoother, safer driving.
- Real-Time Mapping: Uses GPS and cloud-based mapping to identify Hands-Free Blue Zones.
When you're in a Blue Zone, you'll see a notification on your vehicle's digital display indicating that hands-free driving is available. With a simple confirmation, BlueCruise takes over, allowing you to relax while remaining engaged with the drive.
3 Benefits of Ford BlueCruise
- Enhanced Safety: BlueCruise uses advanced sensors to monitor road conditions and surrounding traffic, reducing the likelihood of accidents.
- Reduced Fatigue: Road trips are fun, but they can still be tiring. BlueCruise minimizes driver fatigue and the physical strain of constant steering and speed adjustments.
- Seamless Integration: BlueCruise works intuitively with other Ford Co-Pilot360™ technologies, such as Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Active Park Assist.
Vehicles Available with Ford BlueCruise for the 2025 Model Year
Ford is committed to bringing this groundbreaking technology to more drivers. For 2025, BlueCruise is available on an impressive lineup of vehicles, including:
- Ford F-150: America's best-selling truck just got smarter, making long hauls and daily drives more convenient.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: Experience hands-free driving in this all-electric SUV that pairs exciting tech with exhilarating performance.
- Ford Expedition: Take the stress out of road trips with this full-size SUV equipped with BlueCruise and plenty of room for the family.
- Ford Explorer: Spacious and versatile, the Explorer makes hands-free driving accessible and practical.
Experience Ford BlueCruise Today
Ready to take the wheel – or let BlueCruise take it for you? Visit us at Shawnee Mission Ford in Shawnee, KS, to explore our 2025 lineup of Ford vehicles equipped with Ford BlueCruise. Stop by for a test drive and see how this hands-free technology can make every drive smoother, safer, and smarter. Let's make your next drive the best one yet.