The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets a Wickedly Good Upgrade

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The 2025 Mustang Mach-E is poised to deliver an exhilarating driving experience, building upon its legacy of zero-emissions innovation. In response to customer feedback, Ford implemented a series of upgrades designed to enhance the overall ownership experience. According to Donna Dickson, chief engineer for the Mustang Mach-E: “We’re dedicated to giving them the best version of Mustang Mach-E possible, and that means giving them features they have been asking for.”

Does the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Get Software Updates?

A key highlight of the 2025 model is the premiere of BlueCruise 1.5, an advanced version of Ford’s hands-free highway driving system. This cutting-edge technology now includes an Automatic Lane Change feature, allowing drivers to maintain their desired speed without manual input.

This development aims to streamline highway driving by automatically navigating around slower vehicles. For example, if a Mach-E owner is driving at 70 miles per hour (mph) on the highway and encounters a semi-truck traveling at 55 mph, BlueCruise 1.5 can effortlessly execute a lane change to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted journey.

Initially introduced in the Mustang Mach-E, BlueCruise has undergone significant advancements through several updates. 

• BlueCruise 1.0 marked the original release. 
• BlueCruise 1.2 presented a range of new features. 
• BlueCruise 1.3 enhanced performance in challenging driving conditions, including narrow lanes and curved roads. 
• Aside from the Automatic Lane Change feature of BlueCruise 1.5, the 2025 Mustang Mach-E will benefit from BlueCruise 1.4, offering expanded hands-free driving capabilities in various scenarios.

Improved Driving Experience in the Mustang Mach-E

BlueCruise 1.5 prioritizes a safe and intuitive driving experience by meticulously assessing traffic conditions to ensure smooth transitions.

”It will try to avoid merging with traffic moving much faster than your vehicle. It can also avoid moving the vehicle into the right-hand lane where off-ramps and inconsistent lane markings are present or merging with traffic that requires you to put your hands back on the wheel.”

–Sammy Omari, Ford’s Executive Director of Advanced Driver Assist System Technologies

The system notifies drivers throughout the process. Before initiating an automatic lane change, BlueCruise 1.5 provides clear audio and visual alerts, explaining the reason for the maneuver on the driver’s instrument cluster. Drivers have the option to cancel an impending lane change by activating the turn signal in the opposite direction or by applying a firm grip to the steering wheel. Automatic Lane Change can also be easily disabled within the vehicle’s Driver Assistance settings.

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This flexibility empowers drivers to customize their experience with BlueCruise based on their comfort level. Whether for day-to-day commutes or long-distance journeys, BlueCruise aims to facilitate highway driving. Studies indicate that BlueCruise 1.5 automates up to 45 percent of lane changes during average drives. This automation considerably enhances the driving experience by minimizing the need for manual driver input.

Elevate Your Ride at NYE Ford!

The 2025 Mustang Mach-E will be available in early 2025, offering buyers access to state-of-the-art driving assistance technologies. Meanwhile, check out our new vehicle inventory, and schedule a test drive with us.