Is BlueCruise included with Lariat?

[cal]

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[doolin64]

You can call it a trial, but truly just 3 years of use was included with purchaser. I think ICE only had a year perhaps. So at least I'm hopeful they will get the SW out for v 1.3 this year and I'll have a year or so left of use to see if it is that much better.

My '21 Lariat came with 3 years of Bluecruise. It actually mirrored the factory 3/36 warranty. So when I bought it used in November, I had 25 months remaining.

I like it. It's handy when I'm opening a bottle of seltzer or unscrewing my water bottle to take a sip. I've also found it handy to use so I can clean my sunglass lenses. But to be honest, to just sit there doing nothing is weird. My hands still venture up and hold the steering wheel. Otherwise it's too tempting to grab my cell phone and then the system starts yelling at me (rightfully so).

 

[cdherman]

My '21 Lariat came with 3 years of Bluecruise. It actually mirrored the factory 3/36 warranty. So when I bought it used in November, I had 25 months remaining.

I like it. It's handy when I'm opening a bottle of seltzer or unscrewing my water bottle to take a sip. I've also found it handy to use so I can clean my sunglass lenses. But to be honest, to just sit there doing nothing is weird. My hands still venture up and hold the steering wheel. Otherwise it's too tempting to grab my cell phone and then the system starts yelling at me (rightfully so).

Just why would you need to grab your cell phone? Does Carplay or Android not work on these vehicles?

Nice that its true we get three years of Bluecruise with ER Lariant or Platinum. I think I will downgrade my order to an XLT ER though. I cannot figure out why else (for an ER truck meant as a work truck) I would want the Lariat. Heck, my brothers first response to the "Pro has vinyl seats and floor" was "that's the one we want".....

There are places and situations where people still use a vehicle for more than just personal transportation. Sad we cannot get a Pro in ER version.....

 

[TaxmanHog]

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Just why would you need to grab your cell phone? Does Carplay or Android not work on these vehicles?

I'm tempted at times to grab my phone, not all app's are projected by AA to the Sync screen.

 

[doolin64]

Just why would you need to grab your cell phone? Does Carplay or Android not work on these vehicles?

I'm a flawed individual. Mainly I'll grab it for the reasons that TaxmanHog stated.

My father used to drive everywhere with a beer between his legs. When I'd question him, he'd say "Do as I say not as I do. I better never catch you doing this". So, I don't drive with a beer between my legs or in the car for that matter. But I do grab my phone from time to time. All I can say is don't do it.

 

[Bills R Electric]

Just bought a Lariat ER 2 weeks ago but dealer can’t release it to me until the light bar recall is fixed. Dealer said it includes 3 years BluCruise from the date they activate it so will wait until I get to take it home.

You have to wait for the Light Bar Recall to be fixed?

My dealer told me that don't expect them to call me about the Light Bar until Oct/Nov.

Have your dealer tell you, in writing maybe, how long they are going to hold your truck.

 

[LancerBoom]

You have to wait for the Light Bar Recall to be fixed?

My dealer told me that don't expect them to call me about the Light Bar until Oct/Nov.

Have your dealer tell you, in writing maybe, how long they are going to hold your truck.

They have a hold on delivery until fixed. All they have heard from Ford is Q4. NHTSA initiated the hold and Ford dealers cannot violate it without penalty. Here’s the letter from Ford:

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCMN-23V418-4867.pdf

 

[Bills R Electric]

They have a hold on delivery until fixed. All they have heard from Ford is Q4. NHTSA initiated the hold and Ford dealers cannot violate it without penalty. Here’s the letter from Ford:

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCMN-23V418-4867.pdf

That sure would suck.

I guess you could drive by the dealer and look at your new Lariat, sitting there in the sun.
4th quarter you say? That could mean Thanksgiving!

 

[Calvin H-C]

Our SR Lariat has BC. Though it is not explicitly on the window sticker, we had thought it was part of the "Co-pilot 360" option that we added.

Maybe I should keep quiet about it.

 

[LancerBoom]

That sure would suck.

I guess you could drive by the dealer and look at your new Lariat, sitting there in the sun.
4th quarter you say? That could mean Thanksgiving!

Yep. Enjoyed sitting in it. As long as it’s by the end of year so I can claim my tax credit this year. Dealer hopes Ford prioritizes sold vehicles on lots since it prevents Ford from getting paid on the vehicle. He said past recall holds have gone faster once a name is attached to the vehicle.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Our SR Lariat has BC. Though it is not explicitly on the window sticker, we had thought it was part of the "Co-pilot 360" option that we added.

Maybe I should keep quiet about it.

The builder shows this as the default configuration Lariat-SR

If you select the following, it removes the stand alone version of 360, but those features are still imbedded in the BC option

Or this version with tow tech, as above but also includes BC, 360 and Tow Tech

 

[cal]

Yep. Enjoyed sitting in it. As long as it’s by the end of year so I can claim my tax credit this year. Dealer hopes Ford prioritizes sold vehicles on lots since it prevents Ford from getting paid on the vehicle. He said past recall holds have gone faster once a name is attached to the vehicle.

Good looking truck! What color?

 

[LancerBoom]

Good looking truck! What color?

Avalanche. My new favorite color. Hope it stays clean looking living on a gravel road.

 

[FordVideoGuy]

OK, all my reading is telling me that its $2100 for three years, $800 per year or $75/month.

BUT, look at this window sticker:

Really makes a big difference. That option package is what you get with the ER Lariat, I think.

This was a "new window sticker" that reflects the new pricing. Its for a truck that on the lot.

I don't see that same BlueCruise at all in the SR Lariat.

Here's a Platium. BlueCruise is standard there, so its mentioned in the "standard section".

Sure looks like with an ER Platinum or Lariat you get three years BlueCruise.

I couldn't find an XLT ER to look at the window sticker.

Requires 511A equipment group.

 

[Bokenator]

Here is a question for all of you, if you unhook your modem - or telemetry module disconnect (see below link) prior to your subscription expiring, will BlueCruise continue to work on the truck? Obvious it has to be downloaded on the truck, because it works in the middle of nowhere even without cell service. Thus, if I unhook the ability for the truck to communicate with the outside world, would it keep Ford from disabling the software and turning off the feature? I would of course miss out on any other updates, but my truck is currently working the way I want it to and disabling this type of communication could keep "planned obsolescence" at bay, or protect me from a Russian hack to make all Lightnings turn into Stephen King's Christine. I am of course kidding. Sort of.

Here is a YouTube video of how to disabled this modem like thing behind the passenger side rear seat:


I haven't tried it yet, but might unplug it if I still get to keep using BlueCruise.

Back on topic, I looked at my sticker and no where does it say anything about it being a 3 year trial. I bought mine in March of 2023.

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