1999 Mercury Cougar Steering Wheel Clicks Locks While Driving Would Cause This

1999 MERCURY COUGAR
87,000 MILES
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ETERNALANDALICIA
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the steering wheel clicks and locks up while driving.what would cause this problem.
Mar 4, 2013 at 2:43 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Mar 5, 2013 at 12:22 AM
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