Parts for your 2017 Ford Mondeo-Steering bushes

2017 Ford Mondeo steering bushes — are they fitted, and do they matter?

Short answer: steering bushes aren’t a separate or serviceable part on the 2017 Ford Mondeo (CD391). The car runs an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) rack that bolts directly to the front subframe with specific fasteners, and there are no standalone “rack mount” or “steering column” bushes listed for this model.

That’s not just hearsay. Technical sources including the Ford Workshop Manual for the 2017 Mondeo/Fusion (Steering—EPAS service procedures) specify the steering gear as a hard-mounted unit to the subframe using torque-to-yield bolts, with no replaceable rack-mount bushings. Ford’s official parts catalogues (ETIS/Microcat) also list the steering gear as an assembly, plus the mounting bolts and hardware, but no separate steering bushes. Where wear or play is found at the steering gear, the documented fix is to replace the steering gear or address subframe or bolt issues—not fit bushes.

Why no steering bushes? With EPAS, Ford tunes steering feel, assistance, and NVH through a rigidly mounted rack and the subframe design. Adding compliance at the rack with rubber bushes would dull feedback and mess with calibration for features like lane-keep assist and stability control. NVH isolation is handled elsewhere: lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar (sway bar) D-bushes and links, engine mounts, and subframe design do the heavy lifting.

If there’s a clunk, wander, or vague feel that someone might blame on “steering bushes”, these checks are far more relevant on a 2017 Mondeo:

• Lower control arm bushes (especially rear hydro-bushes) for cracking, oil loss, or tearing
• Anti-roll bar D-bushes and link pins for play or perished rubber
• Front strut top mounts/bearings for notchiness when turning
• Intermediate steering shaft universal joint/column coupler for free play
• Subframe alignment and steering gear mounting bolts for torque and condition (one-time-use fasteners)

During routine servicing, a proper front-end inspection and wheel alignment will usually pinpoint the culprit. If the steering gear itself is noisy or has internal play, it’s an assembly replacement job rather than a bush swap. Always use new steering gear bolts to Ford’s specified torque/angle and perform a steering angle sensor reset if required after any steering work.

Technical references used: Ford Workshop Manual (2017 Mondeo/Fusion) Steering—EPAS service procedures and mounting instructions, Ford ETIS/Microcat parts catalogues for CD391 platform showing no separate steering rack or column bush service items.

Popular questions

Does the 2017 Ford Mondeo have steering rack bushes I can replace?
No. The EPAS steering rack mounts solidly to the subframe with specific bolts and does not use separate, serviceable rack-mount bushes. If there’s movement at the rack, the repair path is hardware inspection or steering gear replacement per Ford procedures.

What usually causes clunks or play in the front end on a 2017 Mondeo?
Most owners find the issue is worn lower control arm bushes, tired sway bar D-bushes or links, or a noisy strut top mount. Less commonly, the intermediate shaft joint or the steering gear itself can be the source. A proper inspection on a hoist will sort it quickly.

Can wheel alignment fix a wandering steering feel?
Often, yes—if the cause is alignment-related or uneven tyre wear. But if bushings in the control arms or sway bar are shot, alignment is only a bandaid. Fix the worn parts first, then align to spec.