How do I use Ford BlueCruise?

You can switch BlueCruise* on or off using the steering wheel controls after a one-time setup.

One-Time Setup

To set up BlueCruise:

  1. Download the Ford app and add your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
  2. Activate your vehicle's modem on your vehicle’s center screen display.
  3. Turn on Lane Centering with Hands-Free in the vehicle’s center screen display.
    1. Tap Features on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
    2. Tap Driver Assistance.
    3. Choose Adaptive Cruise Control.
    4. Select Lane Centering with Hands-Free.

Note: Enable Activation Prompts and Speed Sign Recognition or Predictive Speed Assist (depending on your SYNC menus) to maximize BlueCruise functionality.

Enabling Additional BlueCruise Features

To enable additional features available for BlueCruise versions 1.2 or later, toggle on In-Lane Repositioning and Lane Change Assist after enabling Lane Centering with Hands-Free. 

Once You are On the Road

To turn on BlueCruise in your vehicle:

  1. Select the Adaptive Cruise Control button on your steering wheel.

    Adaptive Cruise Control icon

  2. Make sure your Lane-Keeping System is on. If you do not see the following icon on your instrument cluster, press the Lane Assist button on your steering wheel to turn it on.

    Lane-Keeping System on indicator

  3. Your instrument panel will turn blue, and the hands-free icon will appear when you enter a hands-free Blue Zone.

    Hands-Free enabled icon
  4. Drive hands-free with your eyes on the road.

Turning Off BlueCruise

BlueCruise can be switched off by pressing the:

  • Brake pedal.
  • Lane Assist button.
  • Adaptive Cruise Control button.

Additional Information

What is BlueCruise hands-free driving?

*Available feature on select vehicles. BlueCruise requires an active plan or trial – see ford.com/bluecruise for details. Terms apply. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a hands-free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

**Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.

The Ford app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.