costasST, you shouldnt have to put smaller wheels on as ford have spent a lot of money prudcing this car, and will have taken into consideration the steering.

its probably caused by a good thrashing, shouldnt be anything to worry about, mine made noises, then changed the fluid, problem sorted!

its just the the steering fluid has boiled, you can introduce a cooling system, there was someone on here who knew another person that could make one up. its a possibility if you like to drive hard.

firstly though, i would check fluid, if its red and ok, make sure there is enough, then i would stick it into ford, they should replace the pump under warranty.

is your steering excessively heavy? or is it just making a noise? (like its struggling when you turn it?)