1999 Mercury Cougar Repair Question
Topics covered: Steering, Steering wheel, Wheel.
Mileage: 87,000 miles.
Mileage: 87,000 miles.
Asked on March 4, 2013
Mercury Cougar Steering Problem
The steering wheel clicks and locks up while driving.what would cause this problem.
Answer
Replied on March 5, 2013
The most likely cause is a clock spring coming apart. That is a wound-up ribbon cable in a plastic housing under the steering wheel. Usually you'll find the horn and / or cruise control switches won't work or the air bag warning light is on.