Ford is widening access to its hands-free driving tech, confirming that BlueCruise will soon be available on four more models across Europe, including key UK favourites. From spring 2026, buyers of the Ford Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger Plug-In Hybrid will be able to specify the system when choosing the Driver Assistance Pack.
This marks the biggest step yet in Ford’s push to make hands-free motoring more mainstream. BlueCruise was the first hands-off, eyes-on system to be approved for use in Europe back in 2023, starting with Great Britain. Since then, it has expanded to 16 markets and now covers more than 135,000 km of approved motorways known as Blue Zones.
What UK drivers can expect
BlueCruise allows hands-free driving on approved motorways, as long as the car can detect clear lane markings and the driver continues to look at the road. A driver-facing camera monitors head position and eye gaze, even when wearing sunglasses, to make sure attention stays on the motorway ahead.
The system controls speed, braking, steering and lane positioning, taking a lot of strain out of long motorway runs. Think of it as an extension of Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, with the added ability to let go of the wheel when conditions are right.
For UK buyers, the big news is availability on high-demand models. The Ford Puma is consistently one of Britain’s best-selling cars, and the new electric Puma Gen-E is expected to follow suit. Adding BlueCruise to these cars makes the technology far more accessible than before, when it was limited to the Mustang Mach-E.
The Kuga Hybrid and Kuga Plug-In Hybrid will also benefit, giving family buyers the option of hands-free motorway driving. For business users, the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid gaining BlueCruise could make long-distance commercial travel less tiring.
A global roll-out with real-world mileage behind it
Ford says more than one million BlueCruise-equipped vehicles are already on the road around the world, covering over 888 million kilometres of hands-free driving so far. That real-world mileage helps reinforce confidence as the tech expands into more markets and models.
With Blue Zones now stretching across much of Europe, Ford even quotes a hands-free journey example from Stockholm to Rome. While UK drivers are unlikely to attempt that route, it helps show how widespread the infrastructure has become.
When can you get it?
BlueCruise for Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV will be available from spring 2026 on new model year vehicles fitted with the Driver Assistance Pack. Ford will confirm subscription options and pricing closer to launch.
UK Blue Zones remain limited to motorways in Great Britain, with Northern Ireland not currently approved. But for most UK drivers, this expansion still means far greater access to the technology.
Want to know more?
You can read Ford’s overview of BlueCruise technology here:
https://www.ford.co.uk/technology/driving-assistance/ford-bluecruise
And if you’re researching the Puma in more depth, you can check out all the details, along with lease deals: https://www.rivervale.co.uk/car/leasing/ford/puma