The Dangers of Hands-free Driving Systems

A tragic crash in Texas is now under federal investigation after a Ford Mustang Mach-E using BlueCruise—Ford’s hands-free driving system—was involved in a fatal collision on I-10. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the vehicle failed to respond to a stopped pickup truck, killing the driver and raising major questions about the safety and accountability of semi-autonomous vehicles.

Ford’s BlueCruise system is marketed as “hands-free,” but like other systems from Tesla, GM, and others, it still relies on human oversight—even though the technology often gives people a false sense of security.

When systems like these malfunction, it's not just a tech failure. It’s a human tragedy.

If you or someone you love has been injured—or worse, killed—in a crash involving a hands-free or self-driving feature, 1-800-TruckWreck is here to help you take action.

What Is Ford BlueCruise—and Why Is It So Dangerous?

Ford BlueCruise is a semi-autonomous feature that allows drivers to remove their hands from the wheel on approved highways while the vehicle maintains speed, distance, and lane positioning. The system uses cameras, sensors, and radar, but it’s not fully autonomous—and that’s part of the problem.

The April 2024 crash in Texas is not the first time these systems have failed. When vehicles don’t recognize obstacles or over-trust their programming, the results can be fatal. People rely on the promise of “hands-free,” but they aren’t told how often these systems make mistakes, or how hard it is to take back control in a split second.

You’re Not Powerless. We Hold Companies Accountable.

When a system like BlueCruise or Tesla’s Autopilot causes an accident, you deserve answers. And more importantly, you deserve justice.

At 1-800-TruckWreck, we have the experience and resources to take on complex tech-driven cases—because we know how these corporations operate. They’ll point fingers, deny responsibility, and try to overwhelm you with technical language. We cut through that. We can:

• Launch immediate investigations into the system’s failure
• Work with top accident reconstruction and vehicle software experts
• Pull data from the vehicle’s internal systems (black box, logs, etc.)
• Find out who knew what—and when
• Build a case that holds every responsible party accountable

You Focus on Healing—We’ll Handle the Fight

If you’ve been hurt in a crash involving BlueCruise, Autopilot, Super Cruise, or any other hands-free or semi-autonomous driving system, you’re likely dealing with:

• Traumatic injuries
• Medical bills you never expected
• Lost wages or long-term disability
• A wrecked car and a wrecked sense of safety

Our team handles every piece of your legal claim, from day one to the courtroom if needed. And with in-house medical professionals on our team, we’ll make sure your injuries are fully documented and your care is prioritized—not just your case file.

What We Do for You at 1-800-TruckWreck

When you call us, you get:

• Free consultation with a real attorney
• A full investigation—no waiting, no delay
• Direct access to our legal and medical team
• Help coordinating care, transportation, and appointments

A legal partner who knows how to fight and win against corporate defense teams

We have offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Chicago, and we help clients across the country.

Contact 1-800-TruckWreck Today. We’ll Take It From Here.

The companies behind these systems want you to trust them with your life. But when their technology fails, they don’t exactly line up to take responsibility. We can help. 

If you’ve been injured or lost someone because of a crash involving BlueCruise, Tesla Autopilot, or any other self-driving or hands-free tech, call 1-800-TruckWreck now.

We’ll explain your rights, start building your case, and fight for the compensation you deserve. You shouldn’t have to pay the price for someone else’s failed promise of “safe” technology. Let us fight for you.