BlueCruise, Ford and NHTSA

Ford's BlueCruise hands-free technology faces closer investigation after fatal crashes
Preliminary findings show that Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driver assistance feature fails to detect stopped objects at night at freeway speeds.
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,
NHTSA's Investigation Into BlueCruise Fatalities Escalates
The NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation review of reports for the Preliminary Evaluation found 32 crashes and 2,004 non-crash reports from Ford and owners about problems where Blue Cruise failed to detect and react to a potential collision. It found two more crashes where a Mach-E with BlueCruise engaged struck a stopped vehicle without braking.
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
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
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.
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 ‘upgrading’ probe into Ford’s BlueCruise system
In a regulatory filing this week, the NHTSA said it has “upgraded” its April 2024 probe into Ford’s (F) BlueCruise, a driver assistance system
NHTSA Orders Engineering Analysis Of Ford BlueCruise After Crashes
The initial inquiry was launched in the spring of 2024 after multiple crash reports, including two fatal accidents, linked to the BlueCruise system. This feature allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel for extended periods,
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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