Ford's Hands-Free Driving Tech Under Scrutiny: NHTSA Expands Investigation
"NHTSA deepens probe into Ford's hands-free driving system."
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Ford's Hands-Free Driving Tech Under Scrutiny: NHTSA Expands Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has escalated its investigation into Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving system, a crucial step towards a potential recall. This move follows two fatal crashes involving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles where BlueCruise was active. NHTSA Deepens Probe into BlueCruise Limitations Initially launched in April 2024, the investigation focused on incidents where Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with BlueCruise collided with stationary objects. NHTSA has now upgraded the probe to an "engineering analysis," signifying a deeper dive into the system's potential limitations. This more in-depth analysis will involve: Vehicle Evaluations: Thorough inspections of Ford vehicles equipped with BlueCruise. Technical Data Review: Examination of detailed technical information related to the system's operation and performance. Crash and Non-Crash Report Analysis: Scrutiny of additional crash reports and incidents involving BlueCruise …