Hi All! I'm considering a 2026 model year with Bluecruise 1.5. What I'm trying to determine is whether Ford will start expanding the coverage or if it will be constantly stuck where it is at until they release the next generation with Lidar on the EV platform in 2028.
I think everyone knows Supercruise on the GM side is superior but I dislike their products. Always been a Ford/Lincoln person, I just feel better in their products for some reason. I like the aesthetics, etc.
That said, buying a new vehicle in 2026 is a big investment. I'm also concerned that in 2030 when I'd likely consider trading, if Bluecruise 1.5 is still limited to ~130k miles it will take a significant depreciation hit due to the "table stakes" being moved. By 2030 Level 2+ will be entry level and having it limited to 130k miles vs. entry-level Supercruise equivalents at 750k miles will likely be reflected in values. In 2026 its still niche but I think the needle is going to move along a lot by 2030.
I can't find any solid information from Ford on whether the 130k miles is a hard lock for them based on the current hardware or if they are fine tuning mapping/software and will be rolling out updates. They are silent on it. I'm in my early 50's and have been buying Ford/Lincoln vehicles for 30 years. I've never been more frustrated with them than I am right now.