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The short version
- The 2013 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing lineup runs 2013 through 2016 with one front number and a rear that splits by build date.
- Front: 512498 covers every year and drivetrain in this range.
- Rear: mostly 512498 too, except the front wheel drive rear switches to 512497 partway through 2014.
- The 2014 rear split is decided by the build date on the door jamb, not the sale date.
One number, 512498, covers almost every corner of this MKZ from 2013 to 2016. The exception is a rear that flips mid year on a single build date.
MKZ wheel bearing numbers at a glance
512498 is the front number for all four years and it is also most of the rear listings.
The front wheel drive rear switches to 512497 starting with cars built from 1/18/14. The build date decides a 2014 rear.
Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 to 2016 | Front | 512498 check price |
| 2015 to 2016 | Rear, front wheel drive, with ABS cap | 512497 check price |
| 2014 to 2015 | Rear, all wheel drive | 512498 check price |
| 2014 | Rear, front wheel drive, built from 1/18/14, with ABS cap | 512497 check price |
| 2014 | Rear, front wheel drive, built through 1/17/14 | 512498 check price |
| 2013 | Rear | 512498 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. Other years live on the main Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing page.
Check the door jamb build date on a 2014 front wheel drive rear. Cars built through 1/17/14 take 512498. Cars built from 1/18/14 take 512497 with an ABS cap, and the sale date does not decide this.
512498 is the front number on every 2013-2016 MKZ and it is also most of the rear listings. Read the row carefully before ordering.
Year by year
2013 uses 512498 at every corner, front and rear alike. In 2014, front wheel drive rears built through 1/17/14 keep 512498 while those built from 1/18/14 move to 512497, and all wheel drive rears stay 512498.
From 2015 into 2016, front wheel drive rears use 512497 and the front stays 512498 throughout. The all wheel drive rear listing ends at 2015, so a 2016 all wheel drive rear means matching the old part or the VIN.
How this MKZ relates to the earlier generation
This 2013 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing table covers a different generation than the earlier 2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ, with its own separate numbers. Nothing on that earlier page carries over to this one.
Inside this 2013-2016 range, the build date split is the detail most likely to trip up a 2014 rear order.
Diagnosing a Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing
- Check the door jamb build date on a 2014 car. That single date decides between 512497 and 512498 for a front wheel drive rear.
- Confirm drivetrain for any 2014-2015 rear. All wheel drive rears in that window stay 512498 regardless of build date.
- Order 512498 outright for the front. That number is constant across all four years.
- Listen for a hum that grows with speed. That points to a bearing rather than tire wear.
- Check for ABS warnings on the dash. See bad bearing and the ABS light for how a bearing fault shows up.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2013 Lincoln MKZ use?
A 2013 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing order uses 512498 at every corner, front and rear alike. Every 2013 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing question starts with that one number.
What wheel bearing does a 2016 Lincoln MKZ use?
The 2016 MKZ uses 512498 up front, and 512497 for a front wheel drive rear. A 2016 all wheel drive rear has no listing in this range, so match the old part or the VIN.
Why does the 2014 MKZ rear have two different numbers?
The front wheel drive rear switched from 512498 to 512497 partway through the model year. The split falls on a build date of 1/18/14.
How do I find my MKZ’s build date?
Check the door jamb sticker. It lists the actual build date rather than the sale date used on the title.
Does the all wheel drive MKZ rear use the same number as the front wheel drive rear?
Not always. In 2014 and 2015, the all wheel drive rear stays 512498, while the front wheel drive rear can be 512497 or 512498 by build date.