Ford’s BlueCruise System Linked to Multiple Fatal Crashes, Under Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board is probing incidents where Ford's hands-free driver-assist system was active during fatal accidents.

Two fatal crashes involving Ford’s BlueCruise system are under investigation by the NTSB, with incidents in Texas and Philadelphia resulting in multiple fatalities.
Data from the vehicles confirmed BlueCruise was active before the crashes, raising concerns about the safety of autonomous driving technologies.
Ford’s BlueCruise allows drivers to operate hands-free on mapped highways but requires constant driver attention, a factor under scrutiny following the accidents.
The incidents have prompted federal investigations by both the NTSB and the NHTSA, focusing on the interaction between drivers and automated driving systems.
Ford has cooperated with the investigations, emphasizing safety and the need for clear distinctions between driver-assist systems and fully autonomous vehicles.