BlueCruise sign up offer invite

[TOBG]

I got the note yesterday and enrolled.

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[MTNestr]

Am I the only one who has no interest in BlueCruise? I received the invite but I am not going to sign up. I just don't trust these type of systems. Before I got my MME, I had a multi-day test drive with a loaner. I was going down the highway with the intelligent cruise control (where it adjusts for the local speed limit) on at 70. Suddenly, as I was approaching an overpass, the car thought the speed limit changed to 45 and braked HARD to get the speed down. Luckily there was no one around me or it could have been ugly. I'm not sure why it thought the speed limit changed, but my best guess is it picked up a speed limit sign for the access road that was running along side the highway.

Anyway, I just don't trust this type of software yet and I am much more comfortable driving myself. Am I the only one who feels this way?

I’ve never had mine break hard when the speed limit changes Or make any other sudden changes. I find that I pay more attention to the road when I use CoPilot because I want to make sure it’s doing things correctly. Trust but Verify.

 

[djett]

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Am I the only one who has no interest in BlueCruise? I received the invite but I am not going to sign up. I just don't trust these type of systems. Before I got my MME, I had a multi-day test drive with a loaner. I was going down the highway with the intelligent cruise control (where it adjusts for the local speed limit) on at 70. Suddenly, as I was approaching an overpass, the car thought the speed limit changed to 45 and braked HARD to get the speed down. Luckily there was no one around me or it could have been ugly. I'm not sure why it thought the speed limit changed, but my best guess is it picked up a speed limit sign for the access road that was running along side the highway.

Anyway, I just don't trust this type of software yet and I am much more comfortable driving myself. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Got the invite and chose not to opt in. I barely use the cruise control. Tried using it on a road trip a couple of weeks ago but I just can't chill and let the car go an even 70. I need to actually drive.

 

[bshaw]

Am I the only one who has no interest in BlueCruise?

Yes. BlueCruise is going to be amazing as long as your expectations align with what has been promised -- which is being able to go for stretches of pre-approved interstate without having to keep your hands on the steering wheel. If you're expecting significantly more, then don't get it. For example, I would expect that first sign of construction cones, or lanes closures and BlueCruise will turn itself off and you're on your own to get through that section of interstate.

 

[agoldman]

so how and when will this actually start once enrolled in the early access program?

 

[Illinibird]

I received an invite and I signed up (on the sly). HOWEVER, the "Boss" told me no way are we paying $600 for this software when we won't use it very much (we don't take the car on long trips). I agree with her somewhat but I still want the software and I have some time to try and talk her in to letting me buy it. If she won't change her mind then I won't purchasing it when the software becomes available.

PS - The idea of not holding the wheel and letting the software "drive" the car sort of freaks me out and truthfully, I don't think I would trust it and it might cause me more anxiety when driving then its worth.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

Am I the only one who has no interest in BlueCruise? I received the invite but I am not going to sign up. I just don't trust these type of systems. Before I got my MME, I had a multi-day test drive with a loaner. I was going down the highway with the intelligent cruise control (where it adjusts for the local speed limit) on at 70. Suddenly, as I was approaching an overpass, the car thought the speed limit changed to 45 and braked HARD to get the speed down. Luckily there was no one around me or it could have been ugly. I'm not sure why it thought the speed limit changed, but my best guess is it picked up a speed limit sign for the access road that was running along side the highway.

Anyway, I just don't trust this type of software yet and I am much more comfortable driving myself.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

No you are not, by a long measure.

In the news this week, the ISS was sent on a 540 degree spin by an automated system that was built under the supervision of the 2 leading countries in space science.

It's a good thing there wasn't an overturned truck in its path.

https://earthsky.org/space/nauka-module-mishap-that-sent-iss-tumbling-more-severe-than-reported/

 

[Carsinmyblood]

I find that I pay more attention to the road when I use CoPilot because I want to make sure it’s doing things correctly. Trust but Verify.

This pretty much means that you're still driving.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

How much does this cost?

One time purchase? Subscription? ...?

 

[MTNestr]

This pretty much means that you're still driving.

You’re right. Once the novelty wears off I’ll wish I hadn’t waisted $600.

 

[TRP]

Tell me you’ve never driven I-80 through Nebraska without actually telling me you’ve never driven I-80 through Nebraska.

I did this drive once.......once. I concluded that Nebraska serves no useful purpose and when I got home devised a plan to divide Nebraska into several parts and allocate them to surrounding states. Legislation still pending.............

 

[richsi]

Am I the only one who has no interest in BlueCruise? I received the invite but I am not going to sign up. I just don't trust these type of systems. Before I got my MME, I had a multi-day test drive with a loaner. I was going down the highway with the intelligent cruise control (where it adjusts for the local speed limit) on at 70. Suddenly, as I was approaching an overpass, the car thought the speed limit changed to 45 and braked HARD to get the speed down. Luckily there was no one around me or it could have been ugly. I'm not sure why it thought the speed limit changed, but my best guess is it picked up a speed limit sign for the access road that was running along side the highway.

Anyway, I just don't trust this type of software yet and I am much more comfortable driving myself. Am I the only one who feels this way?

You might be, you still have to pay attention to the road and if your eyes wonder the system will start barking at you and disengage so not really self driving per say. Just excited to try it out, if it doesn't please me I will SHUT IT OFF. I paid $60K for the car, $600 for an option that is no big deal really, to me anyway! Hell Tesla charges $10K for it's self driver, kind of a bargain don't you think?

 

[Stang68]

This pretty much means that you're still driving.

It's actually quite amazing how much less "fatiguing" driving long stretches on boring highways is when using Co-Pilot or similar systems.

It just makes the drive easier and more relaxing. Driving on a spirited, fun backroad is very different than just driving for hours on the interstate. Saying you prefer to "drive" doesn't mean you can’t use these very helpful systems.

 

[Sureshot125]

Just got this...

Did anyone else get a $100 waiver offer for buying early? My dealer didn’t apply it to my finance incentive so I’m wondering if they owe $100

 

[macchiaz-o]

Did anyone else get a $100 waiver offer for buying early? My dealer didn’t apply it to my finance incentive so I’m wondering if they owe $100

Yes. If you signed the waiver and the $100 hasn't been reconciled in any way (not applied to financing, no check mailed to you), then you may want to contact the dealer and/or Ford to get that reconciled. I'm not sure which department you need, customer service or marketing, but I think marketing. 800-334-4375.

This happened on my deal. Not the $100 but a larger amount. It took a month or so to get it reconciled but I did eventually get a check.

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