NHTSA opens investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise after software linked to fatal crash

A Mustang Mach-E running Ford’s hands-free software. | Image: Umar Shakir / The Verge The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an official investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise advanced driver-assistance software after it’s been linked to multiple fatalities while in use. It includes two 2024 incidents that the National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating — one in San Antonio and another in Philadelphia.
The NHTSA’s Office o