NHTSA Launches Investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise Technology After Fatal Crashes
Chicago, Illinois – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching an investigation into Ford Motor Company’s BlueCruise driver-assisted technology after several fatal crashes were linked to the software’s use. This move comes as the NHTSA delves into the system’s performance and driver monitoring in light of two fatal crashes in San Antonio, Texas, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2024. Ford introduced the driverless technology in 2021, offering a hands-free driving experience on pre-mapped highways and …