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The short version
- The 2012 Ford Expedition wheel bearing is front hub 515143 for 2WD, or 515142 or 515166 for 4WD depending on ABS cord length.
- Rear hub 541013 covers every 2011-2014 truck.
- 4WD trucks split by ABS cord length: 38 inch is 515142, 40.75 inch is 515166.
- Measure the old hub’s ABS cord before ordering a 4WD front hub.
This page covers the 2011 through 2014 Ford Expedition. The 2012 Ford Expedition wheel bearing question comes down to drivetrain and, on 4WD trucks, ABS cord length.
2012 Ford Expedition wheel bearing numbers at a glance
2WD trucks use one number. 4WD trucks split by the length of the ABS sensor cord.
Rear hub 541013 is documented for all four years, with no split by drivetrain.
Ford Expedition wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2014 | Front hub, 2WD | 515143 check price |
| 2011-2014 | Front hub, 4WD, 38 inch ABS cord | 515142 check price |
| 2011-2014 | Front hub, 4WD, 40.75 inch ABS cord | 515166 check price |
| 2011-2014 | Rear hub | 541013 check price |
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This page covers the 2011-2014 Ford Expedition: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. Other years live on the main Ford Expedition wheel bearing page.
The 38 inch cord hub is 515142, and the 40.75 inch cord hub is 515166. Nothing else on the truck points to which one fits.
Measure the old hub’s cord before ordering. Match the number the old part carries.
Year by year
2011 through 2014 share one set of numbers for the 2012 Ford Expedition wheel bearing question. Nothing changes year to year.
2WD trucks always use front hub 515143 across the whole run.
4WD trucks split by ABS cord length: 38 inches is 515142, and 40.75 inches is 515166.
Where this generation sits in the Expedition line
This 2011-2014 truck follows the 2007-2010 Expedition, where the front hub split only by drivetrain.
The ABS cord split is new here and does not appear on the earlier 1997-2002 Expedition.
The following 2015-2017 Expedition drops the cord split and returns to one number per drivetrain.
Diagnosing a Ford Expedition wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A worn hub growls or hums, louder as speed increases.
- Check where it changes. Noise that grows on a turn points at the loaded side hub.
- Jack up the wheel in question. Rock the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and feel for play.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Roughness or grinding means the bearing is worn, not just noisy.
- Measure the ABS cord before ordering. On 4WD trucks, cord length decides between 515142 and 515166.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2012 Ford Expedition use?
A 2012 Ford Expedition wheel bearing is front hub 515143 on 2WD trucks, or 515142 or 515166 on 4WD trucks depending on ABS cord length.
What wheel bearing does a 2013 Ford Expedition use?
A 2013 Ford Expedition uses the same numbers as 2012: 515143 for 2WD, and 515142 or 515166 for 4WD by cord length.
How long is the ABS cord on my Expedition’s front hub?
Measure the old hub directly. The catalogs document 38 inch and 40.75 inch versions, and nothing else on the truck shows which one is fitted.
Does the rear hub change between 2011 and 2014?
No. Rear hub 541013 is documented for all four years, with no split by drivetrain or trim.
Will any 4WD front hub work regardless of ABS cord length?
No. Match the number the old part carries. The two 4WD hubs differ only in cord length, and the wrong one leaves the sensor wiring too short or too long.