Lincoln BlueCruise Frequently Asked Questions
Lincoln BlueCruise* allows for true hands-free driving on 97% of controlled access highways in Canada and the United States in areas known as Blue Zones.
Learn more about BlueCruise in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below. For more information, visit the BlueCruise homepage.
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General BlueCruise FAQs
BlueCruise Data Privacy FAQs
General BlueCruise FAQs
Choose from the drop-down options below to learn more about Lincoln BlueCruise:
What are the benefits of BlueCruise hands-free highway driving?
Lincoln BlueCruise is a driver-assist technology that builds upon Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering to enable hands-free highway driving. BlueCruise helps make driving easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful, whether on long road trips, stop-and-go traffic, or your daily commute. BlueCruise accelerates, brakes, and keeps you centred in your lane with your hands off the wheel. However, you must keep your eyes on the road because a driver-facing camera monitors head position and eye gaze to ensure you are paying attention.
How does Lincoln BlueCruise differ from competitors?
BlueCruise differs from other competitors by offering true hands-free highway driving on 97% of controlled-access highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones. BlueCruise works in collaboration with the driver. Unlike some competitor's systems, you can temporarily take over the steering within the lane and BlueCruise stays engaged without turning off.
How do I check hands-free Blue Zone coverage in my area?
Lincoln BlueCruise operates on 97% of controlled-access highways (also known as interstates, freeways, or expressways) across the U.S. and Canada. These areas are called hands-free Blue Zones.
View our interactive map to see where the Blue Zones are located.
How do I know if my vehicle has BlueCruise?
You can verify your BlueCruise access and status, and renew the service, on the Lincoln Way™ App or your Lincoln Account under the Connected Services tile. If the vehicle has Lincoln BlueCruise capabilities, it will appear here and include your activation status.
What is the difference between BlueCruise versions 1.0 and 1.2?
See the table below to compare BlueCruise versions:
| BlueCruise 1.0 | BlueCruise 1.2 |
| Hands-free highway driving on 97% of controlled access highways in the United States and Canada. |
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What is the difference between Lincoln BlueCruise and Lincoln Co-Pilot360™Technology?
Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Technology is a suite of available advanced driver-assistance features to help keep you in command of your vehicle. BlueCruise builds upon Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering to provide hands-free highway driving capability.
When will I get the next version of Lincoln BlueCruise?
The timeline of delivery for specific software updates is not available. Make sure to have automatic software updates turned on and a daily schedule set on your vehicle to ensure updates are downloaded to your vehicle as soon as they are available.
Can Lincoln BlueCruise be used while towing?
Lincoln BlueCruise cannot be used while towing.
BlueCruise Data Privacy FAQs
Choose from the drop-down options below to learn more about Lincoln's commitment to data privacy:
What is Lincoln's position on the collection of data from my Lincoln vehicle?
Lincoln is committed to protecting your privacy, ensuring transparency, and obtaining appropriate consent in the collection and use of all your data.
Do I get a chance to approve your access to or use of my data?
Yes. Lincoln is committed to protecting your privacy and ensures appropriate consent is obtained before the collection and use of all customer data.
Do Lincoln vehicles wirelessly transmit speed or location information back to Lincoln or to anyone else?
Yes. Lincoln can receive speed and location data from connected vehicles if you provide appropriate consent.
How do Lincoln technologies wirelessly transmit data?
Ford vehicles wirelessly transmit data in various ways, depending on the feature or service, such as:
- Wi-Fi.
- Embedded cellular modem.
- Wired or plugged-in cellular devices.**
- Cellular connection from your cellular devices using AppLink.**
Is Lincoln concerned that law enforcement agencies could retrieve stored data and violate a person’s privacy?
Lincoln requires your consent to share data. The release of that data to a sufficient legal authority such as law enforcement will require a valid subpoena, court order, or law enforcement warrant.
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*Available Feature. Equipped Lincoln vehicles come with either a complimentary BlueCruise trial period or an included BlueCruise connected service plan duration, after which purchase is required. Modem activation through the Lincoln Way™ App is required for subscription purchase and for initial activation of BlueCruise (for pre-2024 model year vehicles). See your Lincoln retailer for details. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver’s attention, judgment or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
Lincoln Way™ App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.
**Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.