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The short version
- The 1995 F150 wheel bearing set carries the whole 1990-1996 run. 2WD trucks use SET13 inner and SET12F outer. 4WD trucks use SET37 inner and SET45 outer.
- 4WD front seals split by build date. Trucks built from June 1988 through 1994 use seal 4250. 1995 and 1996 trucks use seal 710430.
- The rear axle uses the 8.8 inch ring gear. Every year here uses bearing 6408 and seal 8835S.
- These are serviceable tapered bearings, not sealed hubs. Repack intervals and correct preload matter here.
The 1990 through 1996 Ford F-150 uses one tapered wheel bearing design throughout. Only one thing changes across those seven years: a seal. A 1995 F150 wheel bearing part number also fits 1990 through 1994, with the right seal.
F-150 wheel bearing numbers at a glance
2WD front uses SET13 inner, SET12F outer, and seal 4148.
4WD front uses SET37 inner and SET45 outer. The seal is 710430 from 1995 on, or 4250 before that.
1990-1996 Ford F-150 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1996 | 4WD front inner bearing | SET37 check price |
| 1995-1996 | 4WD front outer bearing | SET45 check price |
| 1995-1996 | 4WD front seal | 710430 check price |
| 1990-1994 | 4WD front inner bearing | SET37 check price |
| 1990-1994 | 4WD front outer bearing | SET45 check price |
| 1990-1994, from 6/1/88 build | 4WD front seal | 4250 check price |
| 1990-1996 | 2WD front inner bearing | SET13 check price |
| 1990-1996 | 2WD front outer bearing | SET12F check price |
| 1990-1996 | 2WD front seal | 4148 check price |
| 1990-1996 | Rear bearing, 8.8 inch ring gear | 6408 check price |
| 1990-1996 | Rear seal, 8.8 inch ring gear | 8835S check price |
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This page covers the 1990-1996 Ford F-150: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996. Other years live on the main F-150 wheel bearing page.
The 4WD seal changes at 1995. It moves from 4250 to 710430. Both bearing sets stay the same.
Year by year
1990 through 1994 trucks share identical hardware. The seal is 4250 for any truck built from June 1988 on. 2WD and rear parts do not change either.
1995 is the change point. The 1995 F150 wheel bearing keeps the same SET37 and SET45 set. Only the front seal moves, to 710430.
1996 carries the 1995 specification. Every number for a 1995 F150 wheel bearing lookup also fits a 1996 truck.
A tapered generation before the hub-and-bearing era
This F-150 generation predates bolt-on hub assemblies. Everything here is a serviceable tapered set. The number depends on the axle, 2WD or 4WD.
Ford switched to hub-based hardware on the next generation. Stud count and ABS type start deciding the part instead of a tapered set. That story continues on the 1997-2003 F-150 wheel bearing page.
Diagnosing a 1990-1996 F-150 wheel bearing
- Jack up the wheel and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock with it off the ground. Looseness usually means wear or a missed preload step, see how to check a wheel bearing.
- Listen for the bearing hum. A worn bearing hums or growls, shifting pitch in turns. See wheel bearing noise in turns.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or uneven tires can sound like a bad bearing at highway speed. The difference is explained on tire noise or wheel bearing.
- Pull the hub and check the grease. Dark, dry, or metal-flecked grease means it is due for a repack. This applies even before it starts making noise.
- Set preload correctly on reassembly. These bearings are adjusted by torque sequence and feel, not a sealed spec. Follow the sequence in preload and end play.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1995 F-150 use?
A 2WD 1995 F150 wheel bearing uses SET13 inner and SET12F outer with seal 4148. A 4WD 1995 truck uses SET37 inner and SET45 outer with seal 710430. That seal replaced 4250 at the start of the model year.
What wheel bearing does a 1990 F-150 use?
A 1990 F-150 uses the same tapered sets as every other year here. SET13 and SET12F on 2WD, SET37 and SET45 on 4WD. The only difference from 1995 is the 4WD seal, which is 4250 instead of 710430.
Do 2WD and 4WD F-150s use the same front wheel bearing?
No, 2WD trucks in this range use SET13 and SET12F. 4WD trucks use SET37 and SET45. They are separate parts, not interchangeable.
Does the rear wheel bearing change between 1990 and 1996?
No. Every truck here with the 8.8 inch ring gear uses bearing 6408 and seal 8835S. This holds regardless of model year or drivetrain.
How do I know which 4WD front seal my truck needs?
Match it by build date. Seal 4250 covers trucks built from June 1, 1988 through 1994. Seal 710430 covers 1995 and 1996.