Parts for your 2014 Ford Mondeo-Steering bushes

2014 Ford Mondeo steering-bushes: are they used and what to check instead

Based on Ford technical literature and recognised parts catalogues, a 2014 Ford Mondeo does not use separate, serviceable steering-bushes. The Ford Workshop Manual for the Mondeo (Steering, WSM 211-02) details a rack-and-pinion steering gear that’s bolted directly to the front subframe, it doesn’t specify replaceable rack mounting bushes. Likewise, Ford’s official parts catalogues (Microcat/ETIS) list the steering gear, fixings and related joints without any standalone “steering bush” items. The Haynes Ford Mondeo (2007–2014) manual also describes the rack as a direct subframe mount with no serviceable rack bushes. Aftermarket bushing catalogues commonly used in AU/NZ workshops (e.g., Nolathane and SuperPro) list control arm and stabiliser bar bushes for the 2014 Mondeo, but do not list “steering rack mounting bushes” for this model year.

Why no steering-bushes? On this generation, steering precision and EPAS/hydraulic assist are supported by a solidly mounted rack to sharpen on-centre feel and reduce compliance. Noise, vibration and harshness are handled elsewhere (column isolators, subframe mounts, and suspension bushes) rather than via soft bushes at the steering rack. Where owners report play or knocks at the front, the culprits are almost always other wear items rather than any non-existent “steering-bushes”.

• Common items to inspect: inner and outer tie rod ends, lower control arm bushes (especially rear hydro-bushes), stabiliser (sway) bar bushes and links, and steering column universal joints.
• Workshop checks: verify subframe fastener torque, inspect the rack for leaks or free play, and perform a proper wheel alignment after any front-end work.

If the Mondeo shows looseness in the wheel, tramlining, clunks over bumps, or uneven tyre wear, it’s smart to book a front-end inspection. Replacing worn control arm bushes or tie rod ends typically restores steering feel. Because the rack mounts don’t use replaceable bushes, any excessive movement at the rack itself usually points to failed internal components, damage from impact, or loose hardware—issues that call for repair or rack replacement rather than a bush swap.

FAQs: 2014 Ford Mondeo steering-bushes

Does a 2014 Ford Mondeo have steering-bushes?
Not as a separate service item. The steering rack is solid-mounted to the subframe without replaceable rack bushes. Ford workshop and parts documentation don’t list “steering-bushes” for this model year.

What causes a clunk or vague feel in the steering if not the bushes?
Most Mondeo front-end clunks come from worn control arm bushes, tired stabiliser bar links/bushes, or play in inner/outer tie rod ends. A worn steering column universal joint can also add notchiness. These parts are commonly replaced during servicing and alignments.

Can aftermarket polyurethane steering-bushes be fitted to the rack?
There aren’t recognised polyurethane rack-mount bush kits listed for the 2014 Mondeo in major AU/NZ catalogues. If there’s measurable rack movement, the fix is typically tightening hardware or repairing/replacing the rack, not inserting bushes.