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The short version
- The Crown Victoria wheel bearing splits by production date, not model year. Four front hub numbers cover 1992 to 2011.
- 1990 and 1991 models use a serviceable tapered set: SET11 inner, SET12 outer.
- Rear axle bearings are pressed cone and cup sets matched by ring gear size. Match the old part.
- Two splits fall mid-model-year. Check the door jamb build date before ordering.
Taxi companies and police fleets kept this car in daily service long after retail buyers moved on. The front bearing chart reflects that life. Four hub numbers cover 1992 through 2011, tied to production date, not model year.
The hub numbers that matter most
This hub covers the newest Crown Victoria wheel bearing built from February 23, 2005 onward. Coverage runs through the end of the model in 2011, though catalog rows stop at 2009.
It replaced 513196, used from 2003 through February 22, 2005. The split falls inside the 2005 model year. The door jamb build date decides which hub a given car needs.
Ford Crown Victoria wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2005 to 2011 (catalog rows to 2009) | Front hub assembly | 513230 check price |
| 2003 to 2/22/2005 | Front hub assembly | 513196 check price |
| 4/1/1997 to 2002 | Front hub assembly | 513202 check price |
| 1992 to 3/31/1997 | Front hub assembly | 513104 check price |
| 1990 to 1991 | Front inner bearing, serviceable tapered | SET11 check price |
| 1990 to 1991 | Front outer bearing, serviceable tapered | SET12 check price |
| All years, rear | Axle bearing cone and cup, matched by ring gear size | match the old part |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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Two of these splits fall inside a model year. The 1997 change happens April 1. The 2005 change happens February 23, not at the start of a model year.
Ordering a Crown Victoria wheel bearing by model year alone can land on the wrong hub. This is most likely for cars built in early 1997 or the first weeks of 2005. Check the build date on the door jamb sticker and match it against the ranges above.
Shared with the rest of the Panther platform
The Crown Victoria, the Grand Marquis, and the Town Car rode on the same Panther platform for two decades. All three share this bearing chart since the running gear is common across the family. See the numbers for the Grand Marquis and the Town Car if a household runs more than one.
A fleet car’s bearing chart
Taxi and police duty means stop-and-go city miles and curb strikes a commuter sedan never sees. That wear pattern shows up in bearing failures sooner than the odometer would suggest. Shops that service the wider Ford lineup often see these jobs come in bunches from old taxi and police fleets.
Diagnosing a Crown Victoria wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise pattern. A worn Crown Victoria wheel bearing usually hums or growls. The pitch tracks road speed, not engine RPM.
- Turn the wheel corner to corner. Bearing noise on this car often grows louder in one direction and quieter in the other.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or unevenly worn tires can mimic a bearing hum. Compare against tire noise patterns before pulling a hub.
- Check for play at the wheel. With the car raised, grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Any looseness points to a failing bearing.
- Inspect after any hard impact. A curb strike or pothole strike can crack a hub without immediate noise.
Common questions
Does the Crown Victoria wheel bearing come as a hub assembly or loose bearings?
It depends on the era. Cars from 1992 onward use a sealed hub assembly. The 1990 and 1991 models use serviceable tapered bearings, packed and adjusted by hand.
How do I know if my car has the 513104 or 513202 hub?
Check the production date on the door jamb sticker. The cutoff falls on April 1, 1997, inside the 1997 model year rather than at its start.
Do the Grand Marquis and Town Car use the same part numbers?
Yes. All three Panther platform cars share this chart, front and rear, since the running gear is common across the family.
Can I mix a new hub with an old wheel speed sensor?
Match the sensor style to what came off the car. Hub designs changed alongside the bearing numbers, and mismatched sensors can trigger ABS codes.
What causes premature failure in this car’s front hubs?
Fleet duty is the usual answer: stop-and-go city driving, hard cornering, and curb strikes during parallel parking. A pothole strike can also crack a hub without warning.