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The short version
- The Freestyle wheel bearing at the front is 513223, the same hub cataloged for the Five Hundred sedan.
- Retail listings confirm 513223 specifically for the Freestyle, not just a platform assumption.
- Rears split by drivetrain, 512299 for FWD and 512300 for AWD, so confirm the application line first.
- The wagon was renamed Taurus X for 2008, with its own listings, match by VIN.
Ford built the Freestyle as a wagon body on a sedan’s bones, and the parts counter treats it that way too. Order a front hub, and the same listing that fits a Five Hundred comes back.
Same platform, same front hub
The front bearing is 513223, the same number cataloged for the Five Hundred sedan built on the same underpinnings.
Retail listings confirm 513223 specifically against the Freestyle rather than leaving it as a platform assumption.
Freestyle wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 to 2007 | Front, FWD and AWD | 513223 check price |
| 2005 to 2007 | Rear, FWD | 512299 check price |
| 2005 to 2007 | Rear, AWD | 512300 check price |
| 2008 | Renamed Taurus X | own listings, match by VIN |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2005, 2006 and 2007. On this chart a 2008 Ford Freestyle is not documented, so those cars go by the old part or the VIN.
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Catalog grouping is not a guarantee
Because the rear numbers are grouped in the catalog with the wider Five Hundred family, it is worth confirming both the drivetrain and the specific application line before paying.
512299 covers FWD, 512300 covers AWD, and mixing them up at the rear is the most common ordering mistake on this wagon.
A wagon shopping from the sedan’s bin
The Freestyle was Ford’s crossover wagon take on the Five Hundred platform, sharing structure, drivetrain layouts, and apparently a front hub. The relationship runs deep enough that the sedan’s own chart is worth checking side by side, on the Five Hundred page.
The wider Ford lineup is covered on the Ford page.
Wagon duty on crossover underpinnings
A Freestyle wheel bearing carries wagon loads: cargo, roof racks, and the extra weight that comes with hauling gear a sedan buyer never would. That load pattern shows up as a rear hum before a front one on cars used this way.
Checking for play at the wheel is a faster first step than guessing from sound alone.
Diagnosing a Freestyle wheel bearing
- Confirm FWD or AWD before ordering a rear bearing.
- Check the model year against 2008’s Taurus X rename.
- Listen for load related noise after hauling cargo or trailers.
- Rock each wheel to feel for vertical play at the hub.
- Cross check the retail listing rather than trusting the catalog grouping alone.
The full process is on the wheel bearing check page, and how the rear differs by drivetrain is explained on the axle versus wheel bearing page.
Common questions
Which Freestyle wheel bearing fits the front?
513223, the same number cataloged for the Five Hundred sedan on the same platform.
Is the front hub really the same as the Five Hundred’s?
Yes. It is a shared platform hub, and retail listings confirm it against the Freestyle specifically.
How does the rear split?
By drivetrain: 512299 for FWD, 512300 for AWD. Confirm the application line before ordering.
What happened to the Freestyle in 2008?
Ford renamed it the Taurus X. That year sits on its own listings, so match by VIN.
Do I need to know FWD or AWD before shopping?
Yes, for the rear. The front hub is the same 513223 regardless.