One problem related to steering column has been reported for the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Cougar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Cougar.
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.