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The short version
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer front hub: HA590156 or the parallel Moog listing 515078. That is the 2007 Ford Explorer wheel bearing front answer.
- Rear hub HA590259K carries over from the 2002-2005 generation, documented through 2009.
- 2010 rear needs the old part matched or the VIN confirmed; the catalogs stop at 2009.
- From 2007 the Sport Trac finally matches the SUV, front and rear.
This page covers the 2006 through 2010 Ford Explorer. Front hub HA590156, or its Moog parallel 515078, replaced the previous generation’s front number at the start of this run. The 2007 Ford Explorer wheel bearing question, and every other year here, answers with the same front and rear numbers.
2006-2010 Explorer wheel bearing numbers
The 2007 Ford Explorer wheel bearing sits mid-run, using the same front and rear numbers as every other year.
HA590156 and 515078 are parallel listings for the same front hub, not competing parts.
2006-2010 Ford Explorer wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2009 | Front hub assembly, Timken | HA590156 check price |
| 2006-2010 | Front hub assembly, Moog parallel listing | 515078 check price |
| 2002-2009 | Rear hub assembly, carried from 2002 | HA590259K check price |
| 2007-2009 | Sport Trac front hub assembly | HA590156 check price |
| 2007-2009 | Sport Trac rear hub assembly | HA590259K check price |
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This page covers the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Other years live on the main Explorer wheel bearing page.
The front hub carries two catalog numbers for the same job. Timken lists HA590156 through 2009, and Moog lists 515078 across the full 2006-2010 span. They are parallel listings for the same position, so match whichever brand the old part already carries.
The rear hub, HA590259K, is documented only through 2009. For 2010, match the old part or confirm by VIN rather than assuming the same number carries forward.
Year by year
2006 opens this generation with a new front hub, HA590156, replacing the bolt-on hub used on the 2002-2005 Explorer. The 2007 Ford Explorer wheel bearing question, and 2008 and 2009 alongside it, all answer the same way.
2010 is the edge year. The front stays documented through the Moog listing, but the rear needs the old part matched or a VIN check instead of a number pulled straight from this page.
The Sport Trac catches up
The Sport Trac pickup ran different hardware than the Explorer SUV through 2005, documented on the 2002-2005 Explorer wheel bearing page. From 2007 onward, the Sport Trac finally shares the same front and rear hub numbers as the SUV.
That alignment makes ordering simpler on this generation than the one before it. One parts list replaces two.
Diagnosing a 2006-2010 Ford Explorer wheel bearing
- Confirm the model year. 2010 sits at the edge of what the catalogs document for the rear hub, so check the old part or VIN before ordering that corner.
- Listen for the hum. A worn hub bearing hums with road speed and often changes pitch in turns. See the wheel bearing noise on turns guide for the pattern.
- Rule out the tire first. The tire noise or wheel bearing comparison separates cupped tread noise from a bearing before parts get ordered.
- Check the ABS light. The hub assembly carries the wheel speed sensor. A failing bearing can trip the ABS light connection ahead of any audible noise.
- Match the brand to the old part. HA590156 and 515078 are parallel listings for the same front hub. Order whichever matches what came off the truck.
Common questions
What is the 2007 Ford Explorer wheel bearing part number?
The 2007 Ford Explorer wheel bearing part numbers are HA590156 or 515078 up front, both parallel listings for the same hub, and HA590259K at the rear.
What wheel bearing does a 2009 Ford Explorer use?
A 2009 Ford Explorer uses the same front and rear hub numbers as 2007 and 2008: HA590156 or 515078 in front, HA590259K in back.
Is the 2010 Explorer’s rear hub the same part number?
The catalogs stop documenting the rear hub at 2009. For 2010, match the old part or confirm by VIN rather than assuming HA590259K carries forward unchanged.
Why are there two different front hub numbers for the same years?
HA590156 and 515078 are parallel listings from different manufacturers, Timken and Moog, covering the same front hub position. Match the number the old part carries rather than treating one as the correction of the other.
Does the Sport Trac use the same bearing as the Explorer SUV in this generation?
Yes. Starting in 2007 the Sport Trac shares the same front and rear hub numbers as the Explorer SUV, unlike the 2002-2005 generation where the two trucks differed.