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The Joy of Rewarded Ignorance and How I Got a Free Year of Bluecruise

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My truck was approaching it's three year anniversary and still no Bluecruise 1.4. Feeling neglected and sad I decided, "I'll be damned if I am paying for 1.0, and probably not 1.4."

So naturally, on the three year anniversary of my truck, aka the day my free access expired, Ford upgrades me to 1.4. :rolleyes: WooHoo, and Darn at the same time. I decided I would try it out for the day, then call Ford and ask for a trial period before buying it.

But I couldn't get Bluecruise to engage even though I was on the interstate where I routinely engaged 1.4.

Called Ford for troubleshooting -- their troubleshooting found it was a BCM problem and I needed to take it to my dealer with the job number they provided.

"Well," I replied. "My trial will be over by then, so can you extend it until this problem is resolved, plus time to see if I want to pay for it." My 'concierge' agreed that was reasonable. I woke up the next morning with an email confirming a year long free trial of Bluecruise.

Now I just have to get it working. Driving on I-285 to my dealership appt for them to check the BCM, and I decided to try it on more time, but this time with my seatbelt on. Miracle - My Blue Cruise 1.4 works when I put my seatbelt on. :like:

Did I mention I wasn't wearing my seatbelt when troubleshooting with Ford.

Moral to the story. Be stupid and and you might get rewarded with a free year of Bluecruise.
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Who is your dealer? The service dept of Pugmire Ford in Carrolton is great!
 
 







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