For decades, the Ford F-150 has been the undisputed best-selling truck in America, known for toughness, payload, and towing might. But in recent years, Ford has quietly reshaped its iconic pickup into one of the most technologically advanced trucks on the market. The latest step in this transformation is the introduction of BlueCruise 1.4, bringing true hands-free highway driving to the F-150.
This update isn’t just incremental, it’s a leap forward. BlueCruise now allows drivers to let go of the wheel on more than 100,000 miles of mapped highways across North America, automatically handling speed adjustments and lane centering. Compared to earlier versions, the ride feels far smoother: lane changes are seamless, braking is measured, and acceleration is free from the jerky, robotic feel that once plagued semi-autonomous systems. Now the F-150 behaves more like a calm, tireless driver than a computer.
Key improvements include the ability to navigate tighter curves with greater accuracy, keeping the truck almost perfectly centered. The system also makes subtle lane shifts to provide extra space when driving alongside large semis, and changing lanes requires nothing more than flicking the turn signal, BlueCruise takes care of the rest.
Not every F-150 will be eligible, however. Only trims equipped with the necessary hardware, such as the Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and other high-end models from 2022 onward, can take advantage of hands-free updates. Base models without the advanced tech package will miss out on this innovation.
Ford says BlueCruise will keep evolving, with future updates designed to handle more complex driving environments such as construction zones and highway merges. For buyers, this means their truck will actually get smarter over time through over-the-air upgrades. By giving drivers the confidence to take their hands off the wheel, Ford has introduced one of the most transformative features in the history of America’s best-selling pickup.
