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The short version
- The 2014 Ford Focus wheel bearing question at the rear comes down to one feature. Without active park assist, the rear hub is 512466; with it, 512465.
- The Focus Electric carries its own rear hub number, 512599, documented for 2013-2017.
- 2018 is not separately documented at the rear. That year matches against the old part or the VIN.
- The front has no documented number on this generation at all. Front orders go by VIN or by matching the old part.
The 2012-2018 Ford Focus splits its rear hub by a feature, not a trim level. Whether the car has active park assist decides which of two numbers applies. The front never gets a catalog number of its own on this generation.
That makes the 2014 Ford Focus wheel bearing question less about the model year and more about the options list.
The number to know
The 2014 Ford Focus wheel bearing rear hub is 512466 without active park assist and 512465 with it. The Focus Electric uses its own number, 512599.
The front has no catalog number this generation. Front orders go by VIN or by matching the old part.
2012-2018 Ford Focus wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2017 | Rear hub, Focus Electric | 512599 check price |
| 2012-2017 | Rear hub, with active park assist | 512465 check price |
| 2012-2017 | Rear hub, without active park assist | 512466 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2012-2018 Ford Focus: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Other years live on the main Ford Focus wheel bearing page.
The rear hub splits by active park assist, a feature rather than a trim level. Two cars in the same trim can carry different numbers if one has the feature and the other does not.
The front has no catalog number at all on this generation. 2018 rear orders are not separately documented either, so both get confirmed by VIN or matched against the old part.
Year by year
2012 opens the generation with the park-assist split already in place: 512466 without the feature, 512465 with it.
2013 through 2017 add the Focus Electric row, 512599, alongside the same park-assist split. 2018 is not separately documented, so that year matches against the old part.
A 2014 Ford Focus wheel bearing order falls inside that middle stretch, with all three rear rows and no separate front number.
How this generation fits with the rest of the Focus line
This generation moved the Focus onto Ford’s global platform, replacing the body covered on the 2008-2011 page. The two earlier Focus generations, back through the 2000-2007 page, used simpler numbers with no feature split.
Drivetrain still shapes wheel bearing service on modern cars, even without a documented front number here, a general pattern covered on this page.
Diagnosing a Ford Focus wheel bearing
- Listen for a hum that grows with speed. A worn rear hub usually gets louder the faster the car goes.
- Turn the wheel and note which side gets louder. A hub that roars more in one direction points to that side, the pattern covered in this guide.
- Rule out the tires first. Uneven tread makes a similar drone. Compare tire wear before condemning a hub, as covered in this comparison.
- Rock the wheel with it off the ground. Play at 12 and 6 o’clock points to the hub, following the standard check.
- Confirm the park assist feature before ordering the rear. The two numbers look interchangeable but are not, so check the option before buying.
Common questions
What is the 2014 Ford Focus wheel bearing part number at the rear?
It depends on active park assist. A 2014 Focus without the feature uses rear hub 512466, and one with it uses 512465.
What wheel bearing does a 2018 Ford Focus use?
2018 is not separately documented in the catalogs. The reference numbers stay the 2012-2017 rear hubs, confirmed against the old part or the VIN.
Does the Ford Focus Electric use a different rear wheel bearing?
Yes. The Focus Electric carries its own rear hub number, 512599, documented for 2013-2017, separate from the gas car’s two numbers.
Is there a front wheel bearing part number for the 2012-2018 Focus?
No documented number exists for the front on this generation. Front orders go by VIN or by matching the number already on the car.
How do I know if my Focus has active park assist?
Active park assist shows up as a feature on the build sheet or window sticker, not as a separate trim level. Confirm the option before ordering the rear hub, since two cars of the same trim can differ.