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The short version
- 2010 Ford Escape wheel bearing numbers rely on the same references as 2008-2009: front 510072, rear 510029.
- 2008 and 2009 trucks are fully documented on those two numbers.
- 2010 through 2012 trucks carry the same platform, so orders match the old part or confirm by VIN.
- Both ends stay press-in ball bearings; no bolt-on hub appears anywhere in this generation.
2008 through 2012 covers the restyled Ford Escape, new sheet metal over the same platform that started in 2001. The bearing chart followed the platform, not the styling.
The core numbers
Those two numbers are documented for 2008 and 2009 in the catalogs, then the documentation stops. No later row ever replaces them.
2010 through 2012 trucks kept the same platform. A 2010 Ford Escape wheel bearing order for those years still uses the same two numbers, as a match-the-old-part job.
Ford Escape wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | Front, press-in ball | 510072 check price |
| 2008-2009 | Rear, press-in ball | 510029 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2008-2012 Ford Escape: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Other years live on the main Ford Escape wheel bearing page.
The 2008 restyle changed the sheet metal, not the platform or the press-in bearings underneath it.
A 2010 Ford Escape wheel bearing order, or a 2011 or 2012 one, gets confirmed against the old part. The catalogs never picked the documentation back up.
Year by year
2008 and 2009 are documented on 510072 front and 510029 rear. Later years follow the same platform. A 2010 Ford Escape wheel bearing order, and 2011 or 2012 as well, gets matched to the old part or confirmed by VIN.
Same platform, new face
Ford restyled the front and rear fascias for 2008 but kept the running gear from the 2001-2007 Escape. That is why the bearing numbers carried straight across.
That changed for the 2013-2019 Escape, an all new platform. Its rear hub chart split by drivetrain and park assist instead.
Diagnosing a Ford Escape wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A worn bearing typically growls or hums, and the pitch tracks road speed rather than engine RPM.
- Note whether it changes in a turn. A load-side bearing tends to get louder on one turn direction; see the turning-noise guide.
- Rule out the tires first. Uneven or cupped tire wear can sound a lot like a bearing; compare against the tire noise page.
- Watch for an ABS light. A failing press-in bearing can disturb the wheel speed sensor reading and set a code.
- Check for physical play. With the wheel raised, rock it at 12 and 6 o’clock. The full method is at the wheel bearing check page.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2010 Ford Escape use?
The catalogs stop documenting at 2009. A 2010 Ford Escape wheel bearing order matches the old part or confirms by VIN, using 510072 front and 510029 rear as the reference.
What wheel bearing does a 2008 Ford Escape use?
2008 is fully documented: 510072 up front, 510029 in the rear, on any drivetrain.
Did the 2008 restyle change the wheel bearings?
No. The restyle changed exterior panels; the platform and the press-in bearings underneath carried over unchanged. Nothing about the wheel bearing chart moved with the new look.
Are 2011 and 2012 Ford Escape wheel bearings different from 2008 and 2009?
Not according to the catalogs. Those later years are simply not documented, so match the old part or confirm by VIN before ordering.
Is the Ford Escape wheel bearing press-in or bolt-on for this generation?
Press-in at both ends, the same as the 2001-2007 Escape that came before it. No corner on this generation uses a bolt-on hub.