Ford is rolling out its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology to four more models from 2026.
BlueCruise will launch on selected Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV new model year vehicles from spring 2026
The technology first launched on the Mustang Mach-E in Europe back in 2023 and will be extended to the Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV from spring 2026.
The first-of-its-kind Level 2 BlueCruise advanced driver assistance system was initially given regulatory approval in Britain and subsequently approved for use across 16 European markets, making it the most widely available system of its kind in Europe.
The ‘hands-off, eyes-on’ technology allows drivers on approved Blue Zone sections of motorway to drive with their hands off the steering wheel if they continue to pay attention to the road ahead, and operates at up to 80mph (130km/h).
BlueCruise builds on the capabilities of Ford’s Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC), and helps control the steering, acceleration, braking, lane positioning and safe distances from the vehicle ahead by monitoring the road markings, speed signs and evolving traffic conditions, from highway speeds to stop-and-go traffic.
It can be used on over 135,000km (84,000 miles) of designated Blue Zones, allowing customers to take a road trip across multiple countries.
Torsten Wey, manager, ADAS features and software at Ford in Europe, said: “We’re committed to putting cutting-edge technology in the hands of more drivers. With BlueCruise now available on five vehicle lines in Europe, we’re helping make hands-free highway driving accessible to a wider array of customers.
“Every vehicle line is unique, and our team of ADAS engineers have been working to expand BlueCruise beyond Mustang Mach-E to ensure a quality hands-free highway driving experience no matter which vehicle a customer chooses.”
Before transitioning to hands-free driving, BlueCruise-equipped vehicles confirm that lane markings are visible, that the driver has their eyes on the road and that other conditions are appropriate.
BlueCruise uses a combination of radars and cameras to detect and track the position and speed of other vehicles on the road. A forward-facing camera detects lane markings and speed signs. To help ensure drivers keep their eyes on the road while their hands are off the wheel, a driver-facing camera checks the driver’s eye gaze and head position – even when they are wearing sunglasses.
BlueCruise will launch on selected Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV new model year vehicles from spring 2026 when equipped with the Driver Assistance Pack. Subscription options and pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.