Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems |
Vehicle stalled in traffice resulting in loss of power steering and power brake control. Read details...
Driving the car, and noticed the steering wheel was very lose. Could easily move the steering wheel up and down. Took to Ford dealership and was told the main bolt that connects to steering column broke, unable to drive car, was classified as totaled. Read details...
The consumer wishes to acknowledge that nut fell from an area which turns the front wheels from the passenger side. Prior to this, the vehicle was being worked on for the alternator. This failure occured when coming to a stop with the passenger side front wheel turned outward and drivers side still Read details...