Ford BlueCruise

We can all go back in time and remember thinking that autonomous vehicles were destined to become available. Well, we were all partially correct! Ford debuted their BlueCruise technology just a few years ago and has quickly amassed 97% of all highways in the U.S. and Canada to support Ford BlueCruise technology. But what is Ford BlueCruise? Ford BlueCruise is an Active Driver Assistant system that allows for a hands-free highway driving experience that makes commuting easier, less stressful, and far more enjoyable. BlueCruise was designed to take the boredom and stress out of your commutes or even road trips by allowing you to refuel physically and mentally all while traveling the highways of the United States and Canada.

However, some consumers are a bit hesitant to use this feature or purchase a vehicle with Ford BlueCruise because they do not know where they can safely drive hands-free. This article intends to clarify where Ford BlueCruise works in Chicago and hopefully introduce more consumers to the dream we all had when we were younger. So without further adieu, let’s get right into it.

How BlueCruise Works

Before we get into where you can safely use Ford’s BlueCruise technology, it is appropriate to explain how this feature operates. When you are driving a Ford that has BlueCruise technology on a divided and supported highway, you will be alerted with a prompt stating that BlueCruise is available. To engage the system, you will hit the Adaptive Cruise Control button on the steering wheel. After engaging BlueCruise, your Ford will now monitor steering, braking, and adjusting speeds based on traffic flow. Additionally, the BlueCruise system has Lane Change Assist as well as In Lane Repositioning which moves your vehicle away from others in adjacent lanes. With Ford BlueCruise you can have a hands-free driving experience, just be sure to continue to monitor the roads while in use.

Where BlueCruise is Used in Chicago

As stated, Ford BlueCruise is to be used on supported and divided highways. While this may sound like a limited area of usage, BlueCruise mapping has now reached 97% of controlled access to highways in the United States and Canada which are referred to as “Hands-Free Blue Zones”. This percentage works out to be 130,000 miles of supported highway across North America so you’re never far away from being able to drive hands-free. Major highways including I-294, I-80, I-55, and many more are supported by Blue Zones so you can be assured that your daily commute will be a breeze for BlueCruise and its state-of-the-art technology. So take in all of the views and scenery of our Chicagoland area and ditch the tunnel vision that leaves you tired and depleted.

Want to experience BlueCruise for yourself? Then visit us at Ford of Homewood and take a test drive of a 2024 Mustang Mach E or specific trims of the 2024 Ford F-150.

Summary

The era of autonomous vehicles is no longer speculated about with the arrival of Ford BlueCruise technology. Let the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Ford’s latest technology bring simplicity to your life and remove the stress of daily commuting or road-tripping. So please visit us at Ford of Homewood and experience all the ways that Ford BlueCruise can help you with your Chicagoland commutes.