Parts for your 2022 Ford Fiesta-Steering bushes

2022 Ford Fiesta steering bushes — are they used, and what to check instead?

For the 2022 Ford Fiesta (Mk8/Mk8.5, B479 platform), steering bushes aren’t a thing. Technical sources including the Ford Workshop Manual for the B479 Fiesta (Sections 211-00 and 211-02) show the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) rack is rigidly bolted to the front subframe with dedicated fasteners and sleeves, with no separate rack-mount rubber bushes to replace. The Ford parts catalogue for 2017.5–2023 Fiesta models likewise lists the steering gear as an assembly with mounting bolts, but no “insulator” or rack bush. Aftermarket application guides from well-known bushing suppliers (e.g., SuperPro and Powerflex) don’t list a steering rack bush for the Mk8/Mk8.5 Fiesta/ST either, which lines up with the factory design.

Why no steering bushes? With the EPAS motor integrated on the rack, Ford engineers mount the rack solidly to sharpen steering response and accuracy, reduce assist lag, and maintain precise geometry under load. Noise and vibration control is handled elsewhere — through the subframe mounts, column isolators, and suspension arm bushes — rather than by flex in the steering rack mounts. On performance variants like the Fiesta ST, the rigid setup is even more deliberate to deliver that direct, connected feel enthusiasts expect.

So, if the car can’t have its steering bushes changed, what should a driver or tech look at during servicing? Focus on known wear points that actually do use bushes or joints:

• Inner and outer tie-rod ends for play or cracked boots
• Front lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Strut top mounts/bearings and front wheel bearings
• Steering column universal joint for stiffness or notchiness
• Subframe mounting bolts/isolators for movement or looseness

It’s worth checking the rack-to-subframe bolts for correct torque if there’s a knock over bumps, and confirming there’s no lateral rack movement. Because the system is electric, there’s no power steering fluid to top up or leak, any assist issues are typically electrical or software related. After any steering or suspension work, a proper wheel alignment is a must to keep tyre wear even and the car tracking straight.

Bottom line from the factory data and parts listings: the 2022 Fiesta doesn’t use serviceable steering bushes. If there’s free play, clunks, or wandering on the motorway, the fix usually sits with tie rods, control arm bushes, strut tops, or — in rare cases — a worn steering rack assembly rather than a missing or perished rack bush.

Popular questions

Does a 2022 Ford Fiesta have steering rack bushes I can replace?
No. The EPAS rack is bolted directly to the subframe without separate replaceable rack bushes. Ford’s workshop procedures and the parts catalogue don’t list a rack bush for this model, so any mount compliance isn’t serviceable on its own.

What should be checked if there’s a knock or play in the steering on a 2022 Fiesta?
Start with inner/outer tie-rod ends, front lower control arm bushes, and strut top mounts. Also check subframe fasteners and the steering column U-joint. If all that’s sound, the steering rack itself may need inspection.

Can aftermarket polyurethane steering rack bushes be fitted to a 2022 Fiesta?
There’s no common aftermarket listing for rack bushes on the Mk8/Mk8.5 Fiesta because the rack isn’t designed to accept them. Any attempt to add bushes would be a custom modification and isn’t recommended for road use.