Bluecruise 1.3 for 2021 Mach-E has arrived

[GrayWolf]

I got this on Monday, but I am in EA. I wasn't going to say anything until it was confirmed non-EA cars are getting it, since I try to honor the EA agreement. So, thanks David for confirming!

My MME does not have BC. But when I tested it on Wednesday, lane centering is definitely improved. It does not turn off when passing an entrance ramp on the interstate like it used to. Maybe there is less lane ping pong going on, but that is harder to observe when I didn't think lane ping pong was a problem before.

My MME is a 2021 Job 2 (GT).

You can count my car as "same" in this case.

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[GrayWolf]

I don't think subscription status or warranty status adds or deletes a VIN being eligible for OTA updates.

Vehicles that aren't even equipped with Bluecruise, still receive the updated software stack for the appropriate modules.

This is correct. The full update notes call out sections that are BC-specific/only and updates that affect all MMEs with or without the requisite BC hardware.

 

[MacherAWD]

Just to keep us off topic, I got my replacement Ford adapter just now. Replacement adapter today, BC 1.3 yesterday, wonder what is in store for tomorrow!

 

[GrisGris]

Just to keep us off topic, I got my replacement Ford adapter just now. Replacement adapter today, BC 1.3 yesterday, wonder what is in store for tomorrow!

You are SO done. ?

 

[available_username2]

today my blue cruise stopped working and I have a driver facing camera fault. Anyone think these are related and it will be fine once I get the 1.3 update?

 

[Plutoman15]

anyone not plugged in when you got the update?

 

[ChasingCoral]

I'm definetely Job 1. I have the dividers nicely tucked away in the basement.

I still use mine but adapted them to make them more flexible & easier to remove.

 

[ChasingCoral]

today my blue cruise stopped working and I have a driver facing camera fault. Anyone think these are related and it will be fine once I get the 1.3 update?

Doubtful but who knows.

 

[GrisGris]

anyone not plugged in when you got the update?

Just to keep all these update requirements in one place, anyone not dancing around their car solely with a chicken feather loincloth when you got the update? I'm convinced I need to keep this up but my wife does not approve.

 

[Nikos]

Just installed in my 2021 Job2 in EAP. Worked great, inhibit was 1hr 10min

Today I got my answer from Ford.
I have a 2021 Job1 Mach E. I am in the EA program and had the BC 1.4 Beta version installed for almost a year now.
Works great and have enjoyed every time on the interstates on long distance trips. I also purchased the 3 year subscription because of usage of the BC. Today Ford informed me since I am EA customer that the 1.4 version was a Beta version which will be replaced with the 1.3 version which is a much better experience. I have enjoyed the 1.4 beta version with a better lane centering capabilities, moving over to the far side of the lane when approaching big vehicles, and lane changing capabilities. Let us see what this 1.3 version will do compared to the beta version. Yes the Job1 MachEs will get the BC 1.3 updates. My Mach E is almost 4 years old come February.
Still love the vehicle and what has done for my family.
Good luck with the update everyone.

 

[Nikos]

today my blue cruise stopped working and I have a driver facing camera fault. Anyone think these are related and it will be fine once I get the 1.3 update?

If you still having that fault for the forward camera you will loose the BC capabilities. Adaptive Cruise is off line. Lane centering is off and one pedal driving is off. If the fault persist you need to take it to the dealer.
1.3 will not fix the fault. Sorry.

 

[available_username2]

If you still having that fault for the forward camera you will loose the BC capabilities. Adaptive Cruise is off line. Lane centering is off and one pedal driving is off. If the fault persist you need to take it to the dealer.
1.3 will not fix the fault. Sorry.

I still have adaptive cruise. Just no lane centering.

 

[SonicBlue]

Today I got my answer from Ford.
I have a 2021 Job1 Mach E. I am in the EA program and had the BC 1.4 Beta version installed for almost a year now.
Works great and have enjoyed every time on the interstates on long distance trips. I also purchased the 3 year subscription because of usage of the BC. Today Ford informed me since I am EA customer that the 1.4 version was a Beta version which will be replaced with the 1.3 version which is a much better experience. I have enjoyed the 1.4 beta version with a better lane centering capabilities, moving over to the far side of the lane when approaching big vehicles, and lane changing capabilities. Let us see what this 1.3 version will do compared to the beta version. Yes the Job1 MachEs will get the BC 1.3 updates. My Mach E is almost 4 years old come February.
Still love the vehicle and what has done for my family.
Good luck with the update everyone.

Well, that sorta answers the question I’ve been asking. Looks like Ford believes production 1.3 is superior to beta 1.4?

I received the EAP email last December telling me I would be getting 1.4. But I didn’t.

 

[MacherAWD]

anyone not plugged in when you got the update?

Mine wasn't, was driven on short trips all day, update showed when I shut off the car at 550pm, my updates seem to always come after 3pm

 

[Snakebitten]

Today I got my answer from Ford.
I have a 2021 Job1 Mach E. I am in the EA program and had the BC 1.4 Beta version installed for almost a year now.
Works great and have enjoyed every time on the interstates on long distance trips. I also purchased the 3 year subscription because of usage of the BC. Today Ford informed me since I am EA customer that the 1.4 version was a Beta version which will be replaced with the 1.3 version which is a much better experience. I have enjoyed the 1.4 beta version with a better lane centering capabilities, moving over to the far side of the lane when approaching big vehicles, and lane changing capabilities. Let us see what this 1.3 version will do compared to the beta version. Yes the Job1 MachEs will get the BC 1.3 updates. My Mach E is almost 4 years old come February.
Still love the vehicle and what has done for my family.
Good luck with the update everyone.

That's very interesting.
My 2023 3.5 GTPE was delivered with BC1.3
Am I safe to assume that the software stack it runs on is pretty much what is being delivered OTA currently?

I have a 2022 F150 with what was designated as BC1.4 at the time I installed it. (FDRS) And that time period coincided with when your BC1.4 was delivered to your EAP Mach-E.

Although I only used my Mach-E BC1.3 a few times during its 90 day trial, I have used the BC1.4 on the F150 extensively over many months.

I never read any reports of BC1.4 being less stable than BC 1.0
But I HAVE heard many complaints from folks who received or installed BC 1.3

I said all that to say that I am paying close attention over on the F150 forum currently, because similar to this forum, suddenly lots of folks are finally receiving BC 1.3
Like you, I just hope if/when Ford "overwrites" my BC1.4 that I end up agreeing with them that it's superior. But part of me is reluctant to to be honest.

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