Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel and heavy steering

2000 Ford Fiesta 1.3
Car: Ford Fiesta
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.3
Categories: Leaks & Noises
my fiesta has started making a strange rubbing noise when i turn the wheel,almost as if something is caught in it!the steering also feels slightly heavier than before,anyone have any ideas what this could be?
Problem added: Mar 24, 2011 (13 years ago)
Could be power steering pump on it's way out .Check the universal joint coupling at the bottom of the steering column also .
Answered Mar 25, 2011 (13 years ago)

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