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The short version
- Front hub 515031 covers the 2001 Ford Expedition wheel bearing, plus the 2000 and 2002 trucks.
- 1997-1999 Expeditions use the earlier front hub 515004.
- The 2000 model year alone carries an M14 wheel bolt note.
- Rear axles are solid on this generation, so there is no rear hub number.
This page covers the 1997 through 2002 Ford Expedition. The 2001 Ford Expedition wheel bearing shares its front hub number with the 2000 and 2002 trucks.
2001 Ford Expedition wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The changeover lands at the 2000 model year. That year also carries an M14 wheel bolt note worth checking first.
Rear axles on this generation are solid, so there is no rear hub number. See axle bearing vs wheel bearing for the difference.
Ford Expedition wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | Front hub | 515031 check price |
| 2000 | Front hub, M14 wheel bolts | 515031 check price |
| 1997-1999 | Front hub | 515004 check price |
| 1997-2002 | Rear | Solid axle, no hub |
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This page covers the 1997-2002 Ford Expedition: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Other years live on the main Ford Expedition wheel bearing page.
The front hub number moves from 515004 to 515031 that year. The 2000 row alone carries the M14 wheel bolt note.
Check the bolt pattern on the old hub first. Do not assume the number from the model year alone.
Year by year
1997 through 1999 Expeditions run front hub 515004. Nothing changes across those three years.
2000 is the changeover year. Front hub 515031 arrives, along with the M14 wheel bolt note.
2001 and 2002 settle on front hub 515031. A 2001 Ford Expedition wheel bearing order matches the 2002 truck exactly.
Where this generation sits in the Expedition line
This 1997-2002 truck sits before the 2003-2006 Expedition. Numbers here do not carry forward to that redesign.
Later trucks, including the 2007-2010 Expedition and the 2011-2014 Expedition, add a documented rear hub this solid axle generation never had.
The 2015-2017 Expedition replaces every number again. Nothing on this page carries that far.
Diagnosing a Ford Expedition wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A worn front hub on a 1997-2002 Expedition usually growls, and the growl rises with road speed.
- Check where it changes. Noise that shifts on a corner points at the loaded side hub, not a tire.
- Jack up the front end. Grab the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Play in the hub means the bearing is done.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Grinding or roughness in a slow spin points to bearing damage, not a balance problem.
- Match the old hub before ordering. Confirm the bolt pattern on a 2000 model first, since that year alone carries the M14 note.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2001 Ford Expedition use?
A 2001 Ford Expedition wheel bearing is front hub 515031, the same number used on the 2002 truck.
What wheel bearing does a 2000 Ford Expedition use?
A 2000 Ford Expedition uses front hub 515031. That model year alone carries an M14 wheel bolt note worth checking first.
Does the Ford Expedition have rear wheel bearings from 1997 to 2002?
No. These trucks run a solid rear axle, so rear service is axle bearing work, not a hub replacement.
Why did the front hub number change in 2000?
The catalogs document a changeover at the 2000 model year alongside the M14 wheel bolt note. No further reason is documented.
Can the 1999 front hub be used on a 2000 Expedition?
No. The 2000 model year moves to front hub 515031 with its own bolt pattern note. Match the part to the specific model year.