What Is Ford Co-Pilot360?

Ford offers a standard advanced driver-assistance system suite called Co-Pilot360, but buyers can also get BlueCruise, a semi-autonomous system.

Peter Valdes-Dapena | 

Mar 21, 2023 | 3 min read

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Updated July 14, 2025

Advanced driver-assistance technologies (ADAS) have become increasingly common in modern cars, and many Ford vehicles come with several of them as standard equipment. Ford bundles these features under the Co-Pilot360 suite, which is available in multiple tiers, each with more advanced levels of assistance. Additionally, the automaker offers BlueCruise, a partially autonomous system that assists with hands- and feet-free driving.

Co-Pilot360 Is Ford's ADAS Suite

The standard Co-Pilot360 suite of technologies includes automatic high-beam headlights, pre-collision assist with automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward-collision warning, and a rearview camera. It also has hill-descent control and hill-start assist, which can help in off-road situations or simply in areas with steep grades.

Ford Offers Different Levels of Co-Pilot360

Drivers who want more assistance can opt for higher levels of the Co-Pilot360 suite, such as CoPilot360 Assist+ or Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0. These upgraded technology suites offer additional features for different scenarios, including adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centering, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and lane-keeping assist.

Depending on the model, the tech suites can also include intersection assist, which alerts a driver to approaching traffic during a left turn, and reverse automated braking, which stops the vehicle automatically when it detects a hazard while reversing. For trucks and SUVs that can tow trailers, it can also include blind-spot monitoring that covers both the vehicle and the attached trailer's blind spots.

On some Ford vehicles, like the Escape and Ranger, CoPilot360 Assist+ is offered in a Tech package that costs around $1,000 and includes additional features like a digital rearview mirror.

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BlueCruise Allows for Semi-Autonomous Driving

Shoppers who want the ultimate driver-assistance technology can opt for Ford's BlueCruise. This separate system from CoPilot360 allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel and their feet off the pedals while driving on compatible U.S. highways. BlueCruise relies on a combination of cameras, radar sensors, and detailed road maps to function.

It also has cameras inside the vehicle to monitor the driver to ensure they're always paying attention to the road. The system will alert the driver if they look away for too long and will stop working altogether if the driver doesn't turn their eyes back to the road.

Currently, BlueCruise is available on some models of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Expedition, and Explorer. While all Mustang Mach-E models come equipped with the necessary hardware for BlueCruise, the software is available as an optional upgrade. In other cases, like on the 2025 Mustang Mach-E's base model, it's available as a $2,000 one-time purchase. Alternatively, buyers can pay $495 per year or about $50 per month after a trial period.

All vehicle pricing includes MSRP plus destination charges (set at the time of publication), and will be rounded to the nearest thousand.

Peter Valdes-Dapena

Peter spent more than 20 years covering cars and the auto industry for CNN. He's also written for outlets such as Autoweek and Hagerty Media. Over the years, he's visited the homes of many of the world's great cars, including Ferrari in Italy, Bugatti in France, Rolls-Royce in England, and even Hot Wheels in California. Today, he regularly tries out the latest new cars and advanced automotive-technology features. Peter grew up around cars, with a father who raced sports cars as a hobby, and often attends classic-car events.