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The short version
- A Mercury Milan wheel bearing rear lookup splits by ABS for 2006-2007: 4-wheel ABS cars use 512271, cars without ABS use 512272.
- From 2008 to 2011, every Milan rear uses 512271, no ABS split needed.
- No clean front row exists for the Milan in any year. Match the old part or confirm by VIN, using the Ford Fusion as the reference twin.
- The rear chart matches the Ford Fusion number for number, since the two cars share the same platform.
Mercury built the Milan as Ford’s badge-engineered twin to the Fusion, and the parts chart follows that relationship closely at the rear axle.
Mercury Milan wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The 2006-2007 Mercury Milan wheel bearing rear number depends on whether the car has 4-wheel ABS.
By 2008, that split disappears and every Milan rear uses 512271 through the end of the run in 2011.
Mercury Milan wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2011 | Rear hub, all trims | 512271 check price |
| 2006-2007 | Rear hub, 4-wheel ABS | 512271 check price |
| 2006-2007 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512272 check price |
| 2006-2011 | Front hub | match old part or VIN |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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The 2006-2007 Mercury Milan wheel bearing rear splits by ABS, not by trim level. A 4-wheel ABS car takes 512271, and a car without ABS takes 512272.
That split closes after 2007. From 2008 on, every Milan rear uses 512271 regardless of ABS. Check the model year first, then ABS only if the car is a 2006 or 2007.
Mercury Milan wheel bearing family: the Fusion twin
The Milan is a badge twin to the Ford Fusion, and the rear numbers match exactly across both cars. The same 512271 and 512272 split applies to a 2006-2007 Fusion.
With no clean front row documented for the Milan, the Fusion’s front chart is the practical reference for matching the old part or confirming a number by VIN. Mercury sold the Milan alongside the Mercury Mariner and the older Mercury Grand Marquis, though neither shares the Milan’s platform.
Front axle: no clean row
The catalogs do not carry a documented Milan front wheel bearing row for any model year. That gap runs the length of the car’s production, 2006 through 2011.
Matching the old part physically, or confirming the number by VIN through a parts counter, is the reliable route. The Fusion twin’s front chart is a useful starting reference, not a substitute for confirming fit.
Diagnosing a Mercury Milan wheel bearing
- Identify the model year and ABS status. That combination decides the rear number on 2006-2007 cars.
- Listen for a hum that builds with speed. A worn Milan wheel bearing usually grows louder as the car accelerates.
- Note any change in a turn. The noise typically gets louder turning away from the bad side.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six. Play at the hub, not the tire, points to a bearing problem.
- Pull the old front part before ordering. There is no clean catalog row to shop from directly.
The general routine is on the checking page.
Common questions
Does ABS change the Mercury Milan wheel bearing number?
Yes, but only for 2006 and 2007. 4-wheel ABS cars use 512271, and cars without it use 512272. From 2008 on, every Milan uses 512271.
What front wheel bearing fits my Milan?
No documented row exists. Match the old part or confirm by VIN, using the Ford Fusion chart as a reference point.
Are Fusion and Milan wheel bearings the same?
At the rear, yes, number for number. The two cars share a platform and the same 512271 or 512272 split.
Does the Milan share parts with the Grand Marquis?
No. The Grand Marquis is a different platform, and its bearing rows are separate from the Milan’s.
Why is there no front row for the Milan?
The catalogs simply never documented one under the Milan’s own name. Matching by VIN or the old part fills that gap.