How do I change lanes using Ford BlueCruise?

BlueCruise is a collaborative driving system, meaning you can touch the wheel or make a maneuver. This means you can make a lane change manually, just as you normally would while driving, without BlueCruise. Check your blind spots and the speed and distance from other vehicles on the road. Once clear, tap the turn indicator and manually steer the vehicle into the desired lane.

This action temporarily pauses BlueCruise, so you can make the lane change. Once the vehicle is centered in the new lane, BlueCruise will resume. 

If you have BlueCruise 1.2 or newer and are traveling between 40–80 mph, you have the option to make an initiated hands-free highway driving lane change.  To make the lane change, tap the turn indicator in the direction of the desired lane change. BlueCruise will monitor traffic conditions and make a lane change if the adjacent lane is clear. If it is not clear, BlueCruise will cancel the lane change. Always still check your blind spots and the speed and distance from other vehicles on the road.

BlueCruise is an advanced driver assistance system, and you should always be alert, engaged and ready to take over, even as the system assists with a lane change. You can also cancel a lane change at any time by tapping the turn signal in the opposite direction, or by pressing the brake, which will cancel BlueCruise. 

Tip: If you lightly tap the turn indicator, your blinker will automatically turn off after the lane change is made. If you press down hard on the turn indicator, you will need to manually turn off the blinker.