Parts for your 2020 Ford Fiesta-Steering bushes

2020 Ford Fiesta steering bushes – are they even a thing?

For the 2020 Ford Fiesta (Mk8), separate, serviceable “steering bushes” are not fitted or specified. Technical sources including the Ford Workshop Manual for 2018–2020 Fiesta (Section 211-02 Power Steering) and Ford’s parts catalogue listings (Microcat/ETIS) show the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) rack is rigidly mounted to the front subframe with bolts and sleeves, not isolated by replaceable rack bushes. There are no stand-alone steering rack bush part numbers for this model year, and if excessive play is found at the gear, Ford’s repair path is inspection of fasteners and components, or steering gear replacement rather than bush replacement.

Why no steering bushes on this model? The EPAS unit needs a very stiff, precise mounting to keep assistance and on-centre feel consistent, particularly with modern stability systems and driver-assist features. NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) control is handled elsewhere in the Fiesta’s architecture—through the subframe mounts, suspension arm bushes, column isolator design and software tuning—so compliant rack bushes aren’t required.

Owners chasing a knock, vibration or vague steering on a 2020 Fiesta should look beyond “steering bushes” and focus on items the workshop manual actually lists as wear or adjustment points:

• Inner and outer tie rods, ball joints and their boots
• Lower control arm (wishbone) bushes and ball joints
• Stabiliser (sway) bar bushes and links
• Front subframe alignment/fasteners
• Steering column universal joints and column play
• Wheel bearings, wheel balance, tyre condition and alignment

If there’s free play, metallic clunks over bumps, or a steering pull that won’t align out, a proper inspection following the Ford procedure is the go. On Aussie and Kiwi roads, sway bar bushes and lower arm bushes are common wear points, tie rods can also loosen up with kilometres. The EPAS rack itself can develop internal issues, but that’s assessed with free play checks and scan-tool diagnostics rather than bushing replacement. Bottom line: on a 2020 Fiesta, “steering-bushes” aren’t a service item—keep the genuine wear points tidy and it’ll steer sweet as.

Popular questions

Does a 2020 Ford Fiesta have steering rack bushes I can replace?
No. The EPAS steering rack on the Mk8 Fiesta bolts directly to the front subframe without separate, serviceable rack bushes. Ford’s workshop and parts documentation don’t list a rack bush kit for this model. If there’s movement, the fix is typically fastener torque checks, tie rod or control arm work, or rack replacement if the gear itself is worn.

What causes steering play or vibration if there are no steering bushes?
Most Fiesta steering shake or looseness comes from inner/outer tie rods, lower control arm bushes, sway bar bushes/links, wheel balance or tyres. Column joints and wheel bearings can also contribute. An alignment and a front-end inspection usually pinpoint the culprit.

Can I fit aftermarket polyurethane steering bushes to tighten things up?
Not for the rack on this model—there aren’t separate rack bushes to replace. Aftermarket polyurethane options may exist for sway bar or control arm bushes, which can sharpen response, but they may add a bit of NVH. Stick with quality parts and follow torque and alignment specs to keep it all legal and roadworthy in AU/NZ.