To be clear, we don’t know if / what we have to pay for Nav. But it is a subscription based feature that is complementary for 3 years.
Just the connected features, like real-time traffic, charger status, etc.
trying to come up with a price? They have priced it. If you look into building a new MME, you can purchase Ford Blue Cruise 1.2 for a three year license for $1,200. If you do not select that, you get a one month subscription.
Did you get the DeLorean package?
I think this deserves it's own new topic. Ford has decided to apply the 2023.5 BlueCruise pricing scheme to everyone (2021-2023's) seeking a renewal after their initial 3-year subscription expires. Source is this post in another topic:
As stated, things work a little differently for Job 1 2021 Mach-E's, which weren't delivered with functional BlueCruise. I believe they got a free 1-year trial starting when the feature was installed, and will have an opportunity to buy an additional 3 years for $600 to provide parity before the price goes up to $800/yr for subsequent renewals.
Obviously this is a huge increase from the previously stated $200/yr subscription rate. Everyone I've talked to is angry about this and no one wants to renew at that price (I agree). Ford likely feels the positive reviews of BlueCruise 1.2 in Consumer Reports and other media outlets (such as @OutofSpecKyle Hogback challenge) warrants a huge price increase to rival Tesla Enhanced Autopilot. I don't think it's worth anywhere close to $800/yr, BlueCruise 1.2 still has issues, constant dropouts on curves, very limited coverage, and uses outdated hardware (EyeQ4) designed in 2015. It is much less sophisticated than Tesla Enhanced Autopilot, which has many times more processing power and can automatically change lanes with no user input, take interchanges, and merge onto freeways.
I think an increase from $200/yr to $250/yr for BlueCruise 1.2 would be fair and reasonable, $800/yr is way too much for a Level 2 ADAS. Most people do not want to pay more than $20/month for it.
I have not received a completed BC install on my 2021 Job 1, including an attempt by the dealer. And, now, with the last FORDPASS update, I have lost PAAK that worked great for over 2 years and now does not work at all, even after a reinstall. The good thing is that my GOM range has increased recently to over 300 miles! 2 more years left on my 4 year FORD financing. Then I will decide whether to sell my CA Rt 1 back to Ford, sell to someone else, or keep my MUST ENG (special plate, since I am an engineer). OR, perhaps I will consider a 2025 GT to drive me into retirement? Certainly will not subscribe to BC for $800 per year....
There are a few 2021 owners, including you, who still don’t have BC installed. And Ford definitely didn’t make this easy. The OTA rollout was a mess, and even some dealerships had trouble pushing the update manually.
You are correct, @Mirak. My post was not a complaint, merely statements of fact, and affirmation that I would not be paying $800 per year. After 3 attempts to install BC, I finally realized that I was happy enough with the blue bubble, and further effort was not worthwhile to me, which makes my choice not to pay anything for a subscription rather easy. 2 months ago, we bought my wife her retirement car, probably the last car she will own (expecting it to easily last 15 to 20 years). BMW iX with lane keeping, auto lane change, auto parking, massage/ventilated/heated seats, silent and luxurious 360 mile range (EPA rated at 320). Although a big, heavy SUV, it has plenty of power for quick 65 to 85 mph passing uphill. Floaty air suspension on both axles with the magical ability to make potholes disappear. Great for long trips with 2 years of "free" charging at EA. I average 3.5 mi/kWh on my Mach E, 3.2 mi/kWh on the BMW - very pleased. Thanks, also, @Mirak for your last comment. I will renew my efforts to restore my PAAK.
