Notchy steering on a Mondeo

I have notching from dead centre to a slight r/h turn, this happens when the car has been stood over night and goes after half a mile of driving.
Any ideas?

Asked on 26 December 2012 by dave1ok

Answered by Honest John
Dried out rose joint.
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