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The short version
- A 2013 Ford Explorer wheel bearing is 512460, and that number covers both the front and the rear.
- 512460 holds steady from 2011 through 2017, an unusually long run for one part.
- 2018 and 2019 have no documented row at all. Matching the old part or running the VIN is the fix.
- The same number front and rear looks like a misprint. It is simply how the catalogs list this generation.
Nine model years of Ford Explorer wheel bearings come down to one number for most of the span. This page covers 2011 through 2019, the generation before the next Explorer redesign. A 2013 Ford Explorer wheel bearing question has the same short answer at either end of the vehicle.
Ford Explorer wheel bearing number, front and rear
That single number covers 2011 through 2017 without a single change.
2018 and 2019 have no documented row. Match the old part or run the VIN.
Ford Explorer wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 to 2017 | Front | 512460 check price |
| 2011 to 2017 | Rear | 512460 check price |
| 2018 to 2019 | Front and rear | Not documented, match old part or VIN |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Other years live on the main Ford Explorer wheel bearing page.
The same number serving front and rear reads like a misprint. It is simply how the catalogs list this generation.
2018 and 2019 carry no documented row at all. Those years mean matching the old part or running the VIN.
Year by year
2011 through 2017 is one story. 512460 fits front and rear alike, every single year in that stretch.
2018 and 2019 break from that pattern entirely. Neither end has a documented number for those two years.
One number, an unusually long run
This generation sits between the 2006-2010 Explorer and the years after 2019. The 512460 number belongs to this body only.
A 2013 Ford Explorer wheel bearing buyer does not need to know front from rear before ordering, which is rare on this site.
That convenience ends abruptly at 2018, where the documented trail simply stops.
Diagnosing a Ford Explorer wheel bearing
- Listen for direction. A hum that grows with speed and shifts pitch in a turn points to the bearing, not the tire. See wheel bearing noise in a turn for the pattern.
- Rule out the tires first. Uneven wear or a separating belt can sound similar. Compare against tire noise or wheel bearing symptoms.
- Check for play. Jack up the wheel and rock it at twelve and six. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full steps.
- Watch the ABS light. A failing hub with a built in sensor ring can trip the ABS light before it gets loud.
- Confirm the model year first. 2011 through 2017 has one answer, 2018 and later does not. Check the year before ordering anything.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2013 Ford Explorer use?
A 2013 Ford Explorer wheel bearing is 512460. The same number applies whether it is the front or the rear that needs replacing.
What wheel bearing does a 2018 Ford Explorer use?
There is no documented row for a 2018 Ford Explorer here. Matching the number the old part carries, or running the VIN, is the only path forward.
Does the front and rear really share one number on this Explorer?
Yes. 512460 covers both ends from 2011 through 2017, which is unusual among the vehicles on this site.
When did this Explorer stop using 512460?
The documented run ends after 2017. 2018 and 2019 have no listing at all in the catalogs held for this generation.
What should a 2019 Explorer owner order?
Since 2019 falls outside the documented span, the safest route is matching the number the old part carries. Running the VIN through a parts counter is the other option.