Recently, Blue Cruise has been in the news due to a fatal collision involving a Ford vehicle equipped with the technology. The incident prompted the US regulator to announce an evaluation of Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions, one of which involved the use of Blue Cruise. In another incident, data from an electric Mustang Mach E showed that Blue Cruise was in use when the vehicle struck a stopped car in San Antonio. These events have brought attention to the safety and effectiveness of Blue Cruise technology.
Blue Cruise is an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) developed by Ford that offers hands-free driving on certain pre-mapped highways. It is designed to provide convenience and enhance safety by assisting drivers with steering, braking, and acceleration. Blue Cruise utilizes cameras, sensors, and mapping data to enable the vehicle to navigate and operate semi-autonomously under specific conditions. The system is available on select Ford vehicles and is part of the company's efforts to introduce more autonomous features in its vehicles.