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Very much considering it. Just not sure how I feel about a 3rd party device controlling the truck…
I would let that fear subside.. it's better than BlueCruise by far just because it can be used anywhere and MADS is worth it too.. it steers, you still control the throttle.
 

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I would let that fear subside.. it's better than BlueCruise by far just because it can be used anywhere and MADS is worth it too.. it steers, you still control the throttle.
Does Comma check blind spots during lane changes like BC?
 

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Does Comma check blind spots during lane changes like BC?
It uses the same sensors to alert you and will not change if they're alarming, but it still does rely on you looking to be sure.
 
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I would let that fear subside.. it's better than BlueCruise by far just because it can be used anywhere and MADS is worth it too.. it steers, you still control the throttle.
It’s just annoying, I’m completely happy with BlueCruise sans the cost. I really only want highway assistance but $495 annually for just highway assistance is bonkers.
 

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It’s just annoying, I’m completely happy with BlueCruise sans the cost. I really only want highway assistance but $495 annually for just highway assistance is bonkers.
Every time I used it was limited at best and always made me take over because of the mapping or construction etc..

None of that is an issue with the Comma and it works anywhere, no pre-mapping.

My 2024 Lariat only came with 3 months of bluecruise so I just rationalized the Comma by saying it saved me on a few years of bluecruise.
 
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Every time I used it was limited at best and always made me take over because of the mapping or construction etc..

None of that is an issue with the Comma and it works anywhere, no pre-mapping.

My 2024 Lariat only came with 3 months of bluecruise so I just rationalized the Comma by saying it saved me on a few years of bluecruise.
I’ve had it for the last 15 months and it’s not been an issue for me. When I drive from Cleveland, OH to Charlottle, NC, I maybe have 2 minutes of manual intervention during the 9 hour drive. That’s all I’m looking for.

So we’ll see, I’ll still consider a Comma 4 but I’d really prefer the built in tool that meets my needs. Also if 1.4 is it, I don’t think any Lightning owner should be charged for it. If the system runs 100% on the truck I don’t understand what Ford is charging us for? Certainly not future development….
 
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This is Bluecruise in 2021:

Ford F-150 Lightning BlueCruise Future for Lightning Hands-Free-Blue-Zones-1


This is bluecruise literally today:

Ford F-150 Lightning BlueCruise Future for Lightning Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 6.42.54 AM


You simply cannot make that level of progress in just 5 years without some serious capital to back it up. If you want the improvements to continue, you have to pay for the service.

Wait a minute... just taking another look at the maps... Sorry. Its just a money grab. Bend over.
 

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This is Bluecruise in 2021:

Hands-Free-Blue-Zones-1.jpg


This is bluecruise literally today:

Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 6.42.54 AM.webp


You simply cannot make that level of progress in just 5 years without some serious capital to back it up. If you want the improvements to continue, you have to pay for the service.

Wait a minute... just taking another look at the maps... Sorry. Its just a money grab. Bend over.
Wow its like they created GPS where there once was none... $20/month is more than enough for this meteoric growth and features!
 

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Wait a minute... just taking another look at the maps... Sorry. Its just a money grab. Bend over.
You really had me there for a minute. I didn't make it to this last line and went back to the pictures to figure out where all this progress was that I missed.
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