Parts for your 2020 Ford Transit-Steering bushes

2020 Ford Transit steering-bushes: are they actually a thing?

Short answer: steering-bushes aren’t a service item on the 2020 Ford Transit. The model runs an electric power‑assisted rack‑and‑pinion steering system (EPAS) where the steering gear is serviced as a complete unit. Factory service information and OEM parts catalogues for the 2020 Transit don’t list standalone “steering bushes” (such as rack-mount bushes or idler-arm bushes) for this platform. Instead, the rack mounts to the subframe and the common wear points are the inner/outer tie‑rod ends and front suspension bushes, not a separate “steering bush”.

Why that matters: the term “steering bushes” is more at home on older recirculating-ball or idler‑arm setups. On the 2020 Transit, there’s no idler arm and no separately replaceable rack-mount bush kit in the manufacturer catalogue. If there’s play, knock, or vague feel through the wheel, the fault is typically traced to tie‑rods, control arm bushes, stabiliser (sway) bar D‑bushes/links, or the column’s universal joints—not a steering bush.

Technical basis for this call comes from factory workshop literature for the 2020 Transit’s EPAS system (which specifies the steering gear as an assembly) and OEM parts listings that enumerate the steering gear, inner/outer tie‑rods, intermediate shaft, and hardware—without a separate steering-bush line item. In other words, if the rack mounting develops movement, the prescribed fix is rack replacement, not bushing replacement.

What owners and fleets should do instead when chasing steering feel on a 2020 Transit:

• Inspect inner and outer tie‑rod ends for axial/radial play and split boots.
• Check lower control arm bushes, ball joints, and stabiliser bar D‑bushes/links for wear that can mimic steering looseness.
• Verify the intermediate shaft/unis for notchiness or free play.
• Confirm wheel alignment and tyre condition/pressures (cupping or uneven wear often points to suspension or tie‑rod issues).
• For EPAS warnings or odd assist behaviour, scan for codes and follow software/calibration procedures as per workshop guidance.

If a workshop or listing mentions “steering bushes” for this model, it’s usually a mix‑up with sway bar bushes or control arm bushes. For the 2020 Transit, there’s no routine servicing or replacement of “steering-bushes” because there aren’t any separate ones fitted as a recognised service part.

Popular questions about 2020 Ford Transit steering-bushes

Does the 2020 Ford Transit have steering rack bushes I can replace?
No. The EPAS rack is serviced as a complete unit and there aren’t separate rack-mount bushes listed by the manufacturer. Play is normally from tie‑rods or suspension bushes, not a standalone “steering bush”.

What should be checked if the steering feels vague or there’s a clunk when turning?
Start with inner/outer tie‑rods, then look at lower control arm bushes, ball joints, and stabiliser bar D‑bushes/links. Also check the steering column unis and get an alignment. These are the common culprits on a 2020 Transit.

How often should steering and front-end components be inspected?
As a rule of thumb in Australia and New Zealand, have them checked at every service or at least every 10,000–15,000 km, sooner if the van works hard, tows, or runs on rough roads. Early detection saves tyres and keeps the Transit tracking straight.