Ford BlueCruise faces scrutiny

Ford's BlueCruise hands-free technology faces closer investigation after fatal crashes
The analysis will cover 2021-24 model years, which is about 129,222 cars, according to NHTSA. In its analysis, NHTSA will investigate Ford's system limitations and "evaluate drivers’ ability to respond to scenarios that exceed system limitations,
NHTSA Investigation Into Ford BlueCruise Fatal Crashes Reveals Shocking Detail
The NHTSA investigation into Ford BlueCruise fatal crashes revealed that the system is programmed to ignore stationary objects when traveling at over 62 mph
Ford BlueCruise faces scrutiny after fatal Mustang Mach-E crashes
At the center of the inquiry are two crashes that resulted in fatalities, both occurring at night and involving Mach-Es traveling at freeway speeds with BlueCruise engaged. In these cases, the system failed to detect stationary vehicles, leading to deadly collisions.
US safety regulators expand Ford hands-free driving tech investigation
A U.S. federal safety regulator has “upgraded” its investigation into Ford's hands-free advanced driver assistance system known as BlueCruise — a required
Ford’s BlueCruise Faces Deeper NHTSA Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has intensified its investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving technology by upgrading the inquiry to an engineering analysis. This decision follows two fatal crashes involving Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles equipped with BlueCruise,
Feds expand probe into Ford automated driving tech involved in two fatal crashes
The government analysis will determine if a safety recall is necessary and could influence driver assistance features across the auto industry.
NHTSA opens engineering analysis on Ford BlueCruise, lane assist
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an engineering analysis (EA) after investigating Ford’s BlueCruise driver-assist system since April of 2024, according to an
Safety regulators upgrade probe of Ford BlueCruise 'hands-free' technology
Federal safety regulators are stepping up their investigation of Ford's BlueCruise hands-free technology following two fatal crashes involving all-electric
NHTSA Orders Engineering Analysis Of Ford BlueCruise After Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise driver-assist system.Significantly, NHTSA has moved to an engineering analysis after the preliminary findings suggested potential flaws in the technology.
NHTSA escalates probe into Ford’s BlueCruise following fatal crashes
The U.S. NHTSA announced it is upgrading its investigation into 129,222 Ford vehicles equipped with the BlueCruise hands-free driving system
BlueCruise: NHTSA Opens Investigation into 129,000 Ford Vehicles
NHTSA has opened an investigation into 129,000 Ford vehicles due to fatal accidents related to the use of the BlueCruise system.
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NHTSA Investigates Ford's BlueCruise Self-Driving Tech After Mustang Mach E Fatal Accidents
Ford is now at the center of controversy for its BlueCruise self-driving tech after Mustang Mach E' fatal accidents.
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2025 Lincoln Nautilus Gets Standard BlueCruise, Starts at $53,485
The Nautilus remains mostly unchanged for 2025, with the most significant change being that BlueCruise with four years of service is now standard on the Premiere trim.