Used Ford Fusion Track Rod

Yes, the Ford Fusion (sold in the UK from 2002 to 2012) is a front-wheel-drive vehicle and like all FWD cars it has a conventional front steering rack with track rods connecting the rack ends to the wheel hubs, so the part definitely exists on this model. Both nearside (NS) and offside (OS) track rods are present, and either or both can be replaced independently.

The Ford Fusion ran as a single generation throughout its UK life (2002–2012), with a facelift arriving around 2005 that brought visual updates but no fundamental change to the front subframe or steering geometry. Track rods from pre- and post-facelift cars may well interchange, but because steering components are safety-critical and subtle changes can occur mid-generation, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

On the Fusion the track rods are part of the front steering assembly, which does not vary significantly with engine size across the petrol and diesel options offered (1.25, 1.4, 1.6 petrol and 1.4 TDCi diesel). Fitment is primarily determined by the generation of the car rather than the engine, so a 1.25 and a 1.6 of the same era should use the same track rod — but always confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be certain.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the Ford Fusion — the steering geometry and rack setup are the same regardless of whether the donor car was a base Ambiente, a mid-range Zetec, or any other trim. You may find minor cosmetic differences in surrounding components depending on what else the breaker strips out with the part, but the track rod itself is trim-neutral, so focus on matching the year and side (NS or OS) rather than the trim level.

Yes, you should always specify which side you need — nearside (NS, passenger's left) or offside (OS, driver's right) — as the two track rods are handed and are not interchangeable with each other. When contacting a breaker, give them your registration, confirm the side, and ask them to verify the part number against their donor vehicle to avoid ordering the wrong one.

The Ford Fusion was built on the same Fiesta platform and shares a significant amount of underpinnings, so there is a reasonable chance that track rods from the equivalent-year Fiesta may be compatible, particularly the Mk5 Fiesta (2002–2008). However, because platform-sharing does not guarantee identical steering components and safety is critical here, you must confirm cross-model compatibility with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing rather than assuming fitment.