2027 Ford F-150 BlueCruise with Towing: Hands-Free Highway Driving Explained
Available BlueCruise with Towing on the 2027 Ford F-150 lets you drive hands-free on the highway while pulling a trailer up to 10,000 lbs when properly equipped. That capability is limited to qualifying trims and requires the Max Tow Axle and Tow Haul Package to reach the 10,000-lb threshold. This page covers how the system works, which trims include it, and how to find current inventory at Koons Ford in Annapolis.
Feature Overview: What BlueCruise with Towing Does
BlueCruise is Ford's hands-free highway driving assistance technology. The standard BlueCruise system handles steering, acceleration, and braking while keeping the truck centered in its lane on pre-mapped divided highways. BlueCruise with Towing extends that functionality to cover situations where a boat, camper, or conventional trailer is hitched to the truck.
The result is a system that handles the sustained concentration of long highway tows. For shoppers in and around Annapolis who regularly haul a boat to the Chesapeake or pull a camper up I-97 toward Baltimore and beyond, that sustained highway attention demand is real. BlueCruise with Towing is designed to reduce that fatigue without asking the driver to disengage from the road.
Two important boundaries apply to every conversation about this feature:
BlueCruise is a driver assistance technology. The driver must keep their eyes on the road at all times. The system does not drive the truck independently and does not substitute for driver attention.
Towing capacity under BlueCruise with Towing is limited to up to 10,000 lbs when equipped with the Max Tow Axle and Tow Haul Package. The 2027 F-150 is capable of towing up to 13,500 lbs when properly equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 in qualifying configurations, but that maximum towing number and the BlueCruise-with-Towing number are separate figures that apply under different conditions.
2027 F-150 full specs and towing guide
How It Works: BlueCruise with Towing in Plain Terms
BlueCruise with Towing operates on pre-mapped Blue Zones, which are specific divided highway segments verified for hands-free use. When the truck is traveling on a mapped Blue Zone with a trailer attached and the system is active, the driver can remove their hands from the steering wheel while maintaining eyes-forward attention.
The system manages three inputs continuously:
Steering
BlueCruise holds lane center using camera and sensor data, accounting for the modified handling dynamics that come with a trailer attached.
Acceleration and braking
The system works within the active Adaptive Cruise Control setting, maintaining set speed and adjusting for traffic ahead.
Driver monitoring
An in-cabin camera tracks the driver's eye direction. If the driver looks away from the road, the system issues alerts and, if necessary, intervenes.
For the towing-specific extension of the system to function, the trailer connection must be active. The system is not designed to be switched between tow and non-tow modes arbitrarily. It reads the trailer's presence through the truck's trailer monitoring hardware.
Activation requires a qualifying trim, an active BlueCruise subscription, and operation on a mapped Blue Zone highway. The 2027 F-150 Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Tremor models include a one-year BlueCruise subscription and a 90-day plan from the new-vehicle warranty start date.
Ford BlueCruise system overview and Blue Zone map
Across the Trims: Which 2027 F-150 Models Include It
BlueCruise with Towing is available on four 2027 F-150 trims: Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Tremor. It is not available on the XL, STX, XLT, Raptor, or Raptor R.
Here is how the qualifying trims differ in powertrain and other relevant capability:
Lariat
The 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 is standard (325 hp, 400 lb-ft). The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6, and 5.0-liter V8 are available. Two-speed automatic 4WD with neutral towing capability is included.
King Ranch
Builds on Lariat content. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 is available, along with available Pro Power Onboard at up to 7.2 kW on the hybrid. Available multicontour leather bucket seats with Active Motion are unique to this trim.
Platinum
Also builds on Lariat. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 is available, as is Pro Power Onboard at up to 7.2 kW on the hybrid. An available head-up display and available Platinum Plus package are specific to this trim.
Tremor
The off-road-focused trim. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 is standard. Ford Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and skid plates are part of the Tremor package. For BlueCruise with Towing on the Tremor, note that the Tremor's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 configuration carries its own towing numbers; maximum conventional towing for the Tremor's configuration should be confirmed against the full towing guide for that specific build.
The 10,000-lb hands-free towing limit applies when the truck is equipped with the Max Tow Axle and Tow Haul Package. Without that combination, the hands-free towing ceiling is lower. Towing capacity varies significantly by engine, axle ratio, cab style, bed length, and drivetrain, so each build should be evaluated against Ford's towing specifications for that specific configuration.
Real-World Benefit: What This Means on a Long Tow
The practical case for BlueCruise with Towing comes down to sustained concentration over distance. Highway towing at legal speeds is not physically demanding in the way that off-road driving is, but it requires constant micro-adjustments, lane tracking, and awareness of trailer sway tendencies that build fatigue over long hauls.
For a driver leaving the Annapolis area and heading north on I-95 or west on US-50 with a camper or boat trailer, the first hour of highway driving is straightforward. The second and third hours are where fatigue compounds. BlueCruise with Towing is designed to handle the steering and speed-maintenance load during those stretches on mapped Blue Zone segments while the driver maintains road awareness.
There are also practical secondary benefits. Using Pro Power Onboard (available at 2.4 kW on select trims and up to 7.2 kW on the PowerBoost Full Hybrid) allows the truck to serve as a power source at the campsite or job site after the tow is finished. King Ranch and Platinum buyers who add the PowerBoost Full Hybrid can pair the highest available Pro Power Onboard output with BlueCruise with Towing in a single truck.
For buyers who tow multiple types of loads, the Smart Trailer Tow Connector monitors trailer brake and turn indicator lamps and tracks trailer battery health. Pro Trailer Backup Assist handles backing maneuvers by letting the driver turn a knob in the direction they want the trailer to go. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist steers, accelerates, and brakes to guide the truck into position for hitching without a second person guiding from outside. These features work together as a broader towing technology suite, with BlueCruise with Towing handling the highway portion.
Ford towing technology overview
How It Compares: BlueCruise with Towing in Context
Hands-free highway driving technology with active trailer support is not universal across full-size trucks. General Motors' Super Cruise system offers hands-free highway driving on certain trucks and has introduced towing-capable versions on select models. Ram's trucks offer Active Driving Assist and lane-centering features but hands-free operation with towing is not available across the Ram lineup in the same form.
The specific combination of hands-free operation, eyes-on requirement enforced by an in-cabin driver monitoring camera, and a confirmed towing weight threshold (up to 10,000 lbs when properly equipped with Max Tow Axle and Tow Haul Package) is what defines BlueCruise with Towing as a distinct capability on the 2027 F-150.
The relevant point for a shopper is that BlueCruise with Towing is a feature on four specific 2027 F-150 trims with a defined operating envelope, and that it comes with a one-year subscription included on qualifying trims.
The 2027 F-150 also holds the #1 ranking for new-vehicle quality among full-size pickups for two years in a row (2025-2026) from J.D. Power, which provides broader context for the platform on which this technology sits.
J.D. Power 2025-2026 new-vehicle quality rankings
Take the Wheel on Your Terms at Koons Ford in Annapolis
The 2027 F-150 with BlueCruise with Towing is available on Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Tremor trims at Koons Ford. If you tow regularly on Maryland highways and want to understand exactly which build matches your trailer weight and configuration, the team at Koons Ford in Annapolis can walk through the towing spec guide with you and confirm current inventory availability. Browse current F-150 inventory online or contact the dealership to confirm availability of specific trim and package combinations before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BlueCruise with Towing standard on the 2027 F-150?
No. BlueCruise with Towing is available, not standard, and it is offered only on the Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Tremor trims. It is not available on XL, STX, XLT, Raptor, or Raptor R.
How much can I tow hands-free with BlueCruise with Towing on the 2027 F-150?
Up to 10,000 lbs when the truck is equipped with the Max Tow Axle and Tow Haul Package. Without that combination, the hands-free towing limit is lower. The 2027 F-150's overall maximum conventional towing is up to 13,500 lbs when properly configured, but that is a separate figure from the BlueCruise with Towing threshold.
Does BlueCruise with Towing mean I can take my hands off the wheel and stop watching the road?
No. BlueCruise with Towing is a driver assistance system. It manages steering, acceleration, and braking on pre-mapped Blue Zone highway segments while the driver maintains eyes-on-road attention. An in-cabin camera monitors driver eye direction and alerts the driver if attention is not maintained.
Which 2027 F-150 engine works best for towing?
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 delivers the highest maximum conventional towing at up to 13,500 lbs when properly configured. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 reaches up to 12,100 lbs. The 5.0-liter V8 reaches up to 12,800 lbs. The 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 (base) reaches up to 8,400 lbs. All figures are configuration-dependent and vary by cab style, bed, axle, and drivetrain.
Is a BlueCruise subscription included with the 2027 F-150?
Qualifying trims (Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Tremor) include a one-year BlueCruise subscription plus a 90-day plan from the new-vehicle warranty start date. After that period, a continued subscription is required to use the feature.
Can I use BlueCruise with Towing on any highway in Maryland?
BlueCruise operates on pre-mapped Blue Zone highway segments. Not all highway miles are mapped Blue Zones. The system activates only when the truck is on a qualifying mapped segment. Ford's Blue Zone map shows current coverage, which continues to expand.
What is Pro Power Onboard and can I use it on a tow-capable trim?
Pro Power Onboard provides truck-bed electrical outlets for running tools, appliances, or other devices. The 2.4 kW version is available on select trims. The 7.2 kW version is available on the PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 on King Ranch and Platinum. King Ranch and Platinum buyers who add the hybrid get the highest Pro Power Onboard output alongside BlueCruise with Towing availability in a single build. Browse current inventory or reach out to sales associates to learn more about which trims offer Pro Power Onboard.