Following two tragic collisions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an official investigation into Ford’s Blue Cruise hands-free driving technology.
Originally released for the 2021 model year, Blue Cruise is currently offered across a number of Ford and Lincoln models, the luxury vehicle brand of the automaker. Specifically, Blue Cruise in 130,000 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs is the subject of the study.
On certain highways, Blue Cruise permits drivers to remove their hands from the steering wheel and their feet from the pedals. It maintains the car in its lane and modifies its speed to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles using cameras, sensors, and comprehensive map data. To make sure the driver is focused on the road, the device employs an inside camera to monitor them.
