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The short version
- The 2001 Ford Ranger wheel bearing number is SP450201 up front on 4×4 trucks, and SET5 with SET2 for 2WD.
- 1998 to 2000 4×4 trucks built before June 22, 2000 use 515026 with two wheel ABS or 515027 with four wheel ABS.
- Trucks built from June 22, 2000 onward switch to 515014, then SP450201 covers the 4×4 front through 2002.
- Rear axle bearings split by ring gear size: kit TRP1563TAV on the 7.5 inch axle, kit TRP1559TV on the 8.8 inch axle.
Ford Ranger trucks from 1998 through 2002 split their front wheel bearing by axle type and ABS wiring. For one model year, the exact build date matters too. Two wheel drive trucks skip all of that and stay serviceable the whole run.
The core numbers for this generation
The 2001 Ford Ranger wheel bearing settles onto one 4×4 front number, SP450201. Two earlier changes came from ABS wiring, then from a build date cutoff.
2WD trucks never got a hub assembly here. They stay serviceable the whole run: seal 9150S, inner set SET5, outer set SET2.
Ford Ranger wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2002 | Front, 4×4, anti lock brakes, built from 6/22/2000 | SP450201 check price |
| 2000 | Front, 4×4, two wheel ABS, built from 6/22/2000 | 515014 check price |
| 1998 to 2000 | Front, 4×4, four wheel ABS, built to 6/21/2000 | 515027 check price |
| 1998 to 2000 | Front, 4×4, two wheel ABS, built to 6/21/2000 | 515026 check price |
| 1998 to 2002 | Front, 2WD, serviceable: seal 9150S, outer set SET2 | SET5 check price |
| 1998 to 2002 | Rear, 8.8 inch ring gear, axle bearing: seal 8835S, cylindrical bearing 6408 | TRP1559TV check price |
| 1998 to 2002 | Rear, 7.5 inch ring gear, axle bearing: seal 8660S, cylindrical bearing 5707 | TRP1563TAV check price |
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This page covers the 1998-2002 Ford Ranger: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Other years live on the main Ford Ranger wheel bearing page.
The mid 2000 changeover is a build date split, not a model year split. A 2000 Ranger can carry 515026, 515027, or 515014. The door jamb tag settles it, not the title.
Match the number the old part carries if that tag is gone.
Year by year
1998 and 1999 4×4 trucks are simple. It is 515026 for two wheel ABS, 515027 for four wheel ABS, no build date to check. 2000 is the split year, and the door jamb build date decides between those two numbers and the newer 515014.
The 2001 Ford Ranger wheel bearing question comes down to one part, SP450201. 2002 keeps it that way. Two wheel drive Rangers ignore all of this, running seal 9150S with SET5 and SET2 every year from 1998 to 2002.
Where this generation sits in the Ranger line
This body style carried over from the 1990-1997 Ranger. That older truck used a different rear kit and an older 2WD front seal. The 2003-2011 Ranger starts its own front bearing listing.
This middle generation does not share the 2001 Ford Ranger wheel bearing number with either sibling page. Each generation lists its own hub numbers on its own page.
Rear axle bearings follow the ring gear stamped on the axle tube, not the cab or drivetrain. They stay axle bearing territory the whole run.
Diagnosing a Ford Ranger wheel bearing
- Listen on a curve. A worn front bearing gets louder turning one way and quieter the other. Tire wear and road noise stay flat either way.
- Jack up the corner and check play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Any clunk on a 4×4 hub means the bearing is done.
- Watch the ABS light. A pitted 4×4 hub can throw a wheel speed fault before it gets loud. A lit ABS light tied to the hub sensor is worth checking early.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Grinding through a full rotation points at the bearing itself. A brake drag usually feels different.
- Confirm the build date before ordering. On a 2000 truck, read the door jamb tag first. That tag matches the order to the actual production run.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2001 Ford Ranger use?
A 4×4 2001 Ford Ranger wheel bearing is SP450201 up front. That single number covers the whole 2001 and 2002 run. A 2WD 2001 Ranger stays serviceable, seal 9150S with SET5 and SET2.
What wheel bearing does a 2000 Ford Ranger use?
It depends on the build date stamped in the door jamb. Trucks built before June 22, 2000 use 515026 with two wheel ABS or 515027 with four wheel ABS. Trucks built after that date move to 515014.
Does a 1998 Ranger use the same bearing as a 2002 Ranger?
No. A 1998 4×4 Ranger uses 515026 or 515027 depending on ABS wiring. A 2002 4×4 Ranger uses the later SP450201 listing instead.
Is the Ford Ranger 2WD front wheel bearing serviceable or a sealed hub?
It is serviceable the whole 1998 to 2002 run. It is built from seal 9150S, inner set SET5, and outer set SET2, not a bolt on hub.
What is the rear wheel bearing on a Ranger with the 8.8 inch axle?
That is axle bearing territory, built from seal 8835S and cylindrical bearing 6408. It is ordered under kit TRP1559TV rather than a wheel bearing part number.