NTSB scrutinizes Ford BlueCruise after two fatal crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a public hearing on March 31 to determine the probable cause of two fatal rear-end crashes involving Ford's "BlueCruise" hands-free technology. Investigators scrutinized the 2024 incidents in San Antonio and Philadelphia, where Mustang Mach-E SUVs struck stationary vehicles at highway speeds. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy warned that such systems are "convenience features" rather than safety enhancements, as evidence shows drivers are more likely to lose focus while the technology is engaged.