Ford Blue Cruise issues ?

[RickMachE]

I think many that don't see the value of BlueCruise, or Adaptive Cruise with Stop and Go, don't do long drives. I can tell you that just Adaptive Cruise makes driving easier. Now, add in the ability to not have to constantly hold the wheel, and I can't imagine how it isn't easier. I look forward to finding out.

If I only had a commute, and did no trips, I probably wouldn't pay $600 for 3 years of BC.

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[Awmustang]

The best way to use BlueCruise/DriveAssist is to set up to use speed limit for adjusting speed ant to have it always on perioadically pausing and resuming on traffic lights, etc.
To turn BlueCruise/DriveAssist on/off use this button

but you need to turn it once then never touch that button again through the whole trip.
If you need to pause DriveAssist temporarily to stop on the traffic light then press this button (do not move it up and down, just press on it)

You'll see on your front screen the DriveAssist speed would still be there but it would be greyed out and crossed. When you need to resume drive assist just press that button again.
The DriveAssist gets paused automatically when you stop for a few seconds. So when you are ready to go you'll have to resume it manually.
The advantage of this approach versus turning on and off all the time is that even paused it keeps reading speed signs and adjusting the drive assist speed accordingly

I can't imagine using the speed limit option for setting the cruise speed. The speed limits around me vary from 50 mph to 70 mph on pretty much every trip I take. In the 50mph areas, traffic is moving at 65mph but in the 70 mph areas 76-78mph is the typical. Though traffic is sparse enough that I can't just set 15 over in the settings and use the car in front of me to keep me at the lower speed. So there's no way to configure the system to accommodate these large swings. If I have to manually override the set speed every time it changes, I don't see the point.

Is traffic different where you live that they always go the same amount over, or are there just not many speed limit changes so you can tailor it for most of your drive?

 

[Cm12]

I think many that don't see the value of BlueCruise, or Adaptive Cruise with Stop and Go, don't do long drives. I can tell you that just Adaptive Cruise makes driving easier. Now, add in the ability to not have to constantly hold the wheel, and I can't imagine how it isn't easier. I look forward to finding out.

If I only had a commute, and did no trips, I probably wouldn't pay $600 for 3 years of BC.

The adaptive cruise control is fantastic, especially in stop and go traffic. It’s a lot better than the systems in my 2016 outback or my 2020 ascent, and both of those are pretty good.

BlueCruise is a totally different system. The good part is that it *should* be subject to improvement with OTA updates, but who knows if Ford will want to change the dynamics. On longer drives where traffic is flowing freely, the ping-pong effect is pretty disconcerting. Any convenience of the hands-free is counteracted by the bouncing back and forth between the lanes. If I was driving behind someone with BC on, I’d honestly probably call them into the police for a potential DUI because it would look like they’re driving drunk with all the movement between the lines.

That being said, if you simply keep your hand(s) on the wheel while in a BC zone, even just barely, it’s really smooth. I prefer having the BC, I just wouldn’t pay for the current iteration as it just isn’t good enough to take my hands off the wheel for anything more than a few seconds at a time.

 

[JoeDimwit]

The biggest issue I have with BlueCruise is that it is not on my car yet.

 

[Rt1AWD]

While the seemingly last minute hard braking is disconcerting, you can believe that if it started braking sooner there'd be complaints about that as well.

It is nice safety addition but don't ever count on that.

 

[Rt1AWD]

I can't imagine using the speed limit option for setting the cruise speed. The speed limits around me vary from 50 mph to 70 mph on pretty much every trip I take. In the 50mph areas, traffic is moving at 65mph but in the 70 mph areas 76-78mph is the typical. Though traffic is sparse enough that I can't just set 15 over in the settings and use the car in front of me to keep me at the lower speed. So there's no way to configure the system to accommodate these large swings. If I have to manually override the set speed every time it changes, I don't see the point.

Is traffic different where you live that they always go the same amount over, or are there just not many speed limit changes so you can tailor it for most of your drive?

I believe that driving slightly slower then the traffic but faster then the speed limit on the right lane is totally ok

 

[JoeDimwit]

I can't imagine using the speed limit option for setting the cruise speed. The speed limits around me vary from 50 mph to 70 mph on pretty much every trip I take. In the 50mph areas, traffic is moving at 65mph but in the 70 mph areas 76-78mph is the typical. Though traffic is sparse enough that I can't just set 15 over in the settings and use the car in front of me to keep me at the lower speed. So there's no way to configure the system to accommodate these large swings. If I have to manually override the set speed every time it changes, I don't see the point.

Is traffic different where you live that they always go the same amount over, or are there just not many speed limit changes so you can tailor it for most of your drive?

As someone that is all too familiar with paying for speeding tickets, I set my car to adjust to the posted speed limit plus 2 mph. I stay out of the passing lane unless I need to overtake slower traffic, and while doing that I put my foot in it to avoid obstructing other traffic.

 

[Rt1AWD]

As someone that is all too familiar with paying for speeding tickets, I set my car to adjust to the posted speed limit plus 2 mph.

Same here

I stay out of the passing lane unless I need to overtake slower traffic, and while doing that I put my foot in it to about obstructing other traffic.

Who cares about passing lane if your car does the driving.

 

[JoeDimwit]

Who cares about passing lane if your car does the driving.

believe it or not, there are people that I’ve come across that drive well below posted speed limits. I plan my drive around the times I need to be places. If that means I need to pass someone that is driving below the speed limit, then I’ll pass them.

Also, and this is very important to understand, the car is not driving itself. As the driver, you are still responsible for where that car goes and how it goes there.

 

[Rt1AWD]

believe it or not, there are people that I’ve come across that drive well below posted speed limits. I plan my drive around the times I need to be places. If that means I need to pass someone that is driving below the speed limit, then I’ll pass them.

From my experience it doesn't save you much. A couple of minutes or so.

Also, and this is very important to understand, the car is not driving itself. As the driver, you are still responsible for where that car goes and how it goes there.

it keeps the lane and distance quite well so it does drive itself for as long as nothing weird is going on around.....

 

[Awmustang]

I believe that driving slightly slower then the traffic but faster then the speed limit on the right lane is totally ok

As someone that is all too familiar with paying for speeding tickets, I set my car to adjust to the posted speed limit plus 2 mph. I stay out of the passing lane unless I need to overtake slower traffic, and while doing that I put my foot in it to avoid obstructing other traffic.

I would fear for my life going 52 or even 56 in the 50 mph areas around Milwaukee, even in the right lane. But I guess this just illustrates why this feature is optional. It isn't going to work for everyone.

 

[Rt1AWD]

I would fear for my life going 52 or even 56 in the 50 mph areas around Milwaukee, even in the right lane. But I guess this just illustrates why this feature is optional. It isn't going to work for everyone.

Just need to be aware of surroundings and "help" blue cruise if there is something weird going on

 

[JoeDimwit]

I would fear for my life going 52 or even 56 in the 50 mph areas around Milwaukee, even in the right lane. But I guess this just illustrates why this feature is optional. It isn't going to work for everyone.

Oh, I drive some expressways where I get passed a lot. For instance, on my way to work, I have an 8 mile stretch on M-39 where on average I get passed by about 70 vehicles. Yes, I’ve counted. When idiots get up on my bumper to try to scare me into going faster, I slow down gradually to about 48, or until they use one of the two other lanes available to go around me. I’ve got no fucks left to give for people that want to drive that stupidly.

 

[BMT1071]

I would fear for my life going 52 or even 56 in the 50 mph areas around Milwaukee, even in the right lane. But I guess this just illustrates why this feature is optional. It isn't going to work for everyone.

You set the +/- threshold for ICC. IIRC the max is +19 mph. It may be +15. I do not use ICC. When in doubt, RTFM.

 

[Mach1E]

Oh, I drive some expressways where I get passed a lot. For instance, on my way to work, I have an 8 mile stretch on M-39 where on average I get passed by about 70 vehicles. Yes, I’ve counted. When idiots get up on my bumper to try to scare me into going faster, I slow down gradually to about 48, or until they use one of the two other lanes available to go around me. I’ve got no fucks left to give for people that want to drive that stupidly.

You realize this makes YOU the dangerous driver in this situation right?

Left lane is for passing….. be safe out there!

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