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Ford Expands BlueCruise to Puma, Kuga, Ranger PHEV and Puma Gen‑E in Europe From Spring 2026

The hands‑off, eyes‑on feature operates only within regulator‑approved motorway Blue Zones that verify driver attention.

Overview

  • The Level 2 driver‑assistance system will be offered on selected new‑model‑year Puma, Puma Gen‑E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV vehicles when fitted with the Driver Assistance Pack.
  • Ford will announce subscription options and pricing closer to the on‑sale date, continuing its software‑activation model for BlueCruise.
  • BlueCruise is approved across 16 European markets and covers more than 135,000 km of designated highways, enabling cross‑border hands‑free motorway journeys.
  • The system manages steering, acceleration and braking and uses a driver‑facing camera to ensure eyes remain on the road, deactivating if attention or road conditions do not meet requirements.
  • Ford reports more than 1 million BlueCruise‑equipped vehicles globally with over 888 million kilometres driven using the technology.