Parts for your 2013 Ford Fiesta-Steering bushes

2013 Ford Fiesta steering bushes — are they actually a thing?

For the 2013 Ford Fiesta (Mk7/B299), “steering bushes” aren’t a separate, serviceable part. Technical references including the Ford Workshop Manual for the Mk7 Fiesta (Steering, EPAS rack-and-pinion), Ford’s Global Service Parts Catalogue/Microcat listings for the steering gear, and the Haynes Fiesta 2008–2017 manual all show the steering rack bolting directly to the front subframe with fasteners and integral sleeves. There are no standalone rack-mount rubber bushes specified by Ford for this model year.

Why’s that the case? The Fiesta runs an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) rack that’s designed for precise control and consistent on-centre feel. Any compliance for noise, vibration and harshness is managed within the rack assembly and mounting design, rather than via separate rubber bushes. As a result, Ford doesn’t list “steering bushes” as a maintenance or replacement item on the 2013 Fiesta, if the rack mounting points wear or the internal isolators fail, the normal remedy in factory documentation is to replace the steering gear assembly, not fit new bushes.

If there’s play, knocking, or a shimmy through the wheel, the usual suspects on a 2013 Fiesta aren’t steering bushes at all. A technician will typically check:

• Outer tie rod ends and inner tie rods (ball-jointed, not bushed)
• Lower control arm bushes (rear/hydro-bush and front bush)
• Sway bar (stabiliser) bushes and links
• Strut top mounts/bearings and wheel bearings
• Tyre condition, pressures, and wheel alignment

That’s why a parts search for “2013 Ford Fiesta steering bushes” often turns up empty from OE catalogues. Aftermarket poly inserts exist for some models and generations of Ford, but for the 2013 Fiesta they’re not listed by Ford as a service component and may not be applicable or advisable. For a tidy fix that matches the factory spec, diagnosis should focus on the tie rods, control arm bushes, and the EPAS rack itself. If the rack mounts or internals are worn, the proven path—per workshop guidance—is rack replacement and a wheel alignment thereafter.

Popular questions about 2013 Ford Fiesta steering bushes

Does a 2013 Ford Fiesta have replaceable steering rack bushes?
No. Ford’s parts catalogue for the 2013 Fiesta lists the steering gear as a complete assembly along with inner/outer tie rods and boots, but not separate rack-mount bushes. The rack secures to the subframe without serviceable rubber bush components.

What causes a clunk or play in the steering if there are no steering bushes?
On this model, clunks and looseness usually come from worn outer tie rod ends, inner tie rods, lower control arm bushes, sway bar links/bushes, or strut top mounts. Less commonly, the EPAS rack itself can develop internal wear. A proper inspection on a hoist will pinpoint the culprit.

How is steering looseness fixed on a 2013 Fiesta?
The fix depends on diagnosis. Tie rods and control arm bushes are replaceable and relatively straightforward. If the rack is worn or leaking, the workshop approach is to replace the rack assembly, then perform a wheel alignment and steering angle calibration where required.