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The short version
- A 2001 F150 wheel bearing lookup turns on three things: stud count, ABS type, and for the year 2000 only, the stud thread.
- 5-stud trucks from 2001-2003 use 515029 with 4-wheel ABS. Rear-wheel ABS trucks use 515028 instead.
- 7-stud trucks from 2000-2003 use 515030 with 4-wheel ABS, or 515022 with rear-wheel ABS.
- 2WD front is unified across the whole 1997-2003 span: SET11 inner, SET12FP outer, seal 4148.
The 1997 through 2003 Ford F-150 spans seven model years. The front hub number depends on stud count and ABS type, not the truck’s age. A 2001 F150 wheel bearing order needs stud count and ABS type sorted out first.
F-150 wheel bearing numbers at a glance
5-stud 4WD front: 515029 with 4-wheel ABS, 515028 with rear-wheel ABS.
7-stud 4WD front: 515030 with 4-wheel ABS, 515022 with rear-wheel ABS.
1997-2003 Ford F-150 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2003 | 4WD front hub, 5-stud M14, 4-wheel ABS | 515029 check price |
| 2000-2003 | 4WD front hub, 5-stud M14, rear-wheel ABS | 515028 check price |
| 2000-2003 | 4WD front hub, 7-stud, 4-wheel ABS | 515030 check price |
| 2000-2003 | 4WD front hub, 7-stud, rear-wheel ABS | 515022 check price |
| 1997-2000 | 4WD front hub, 5-stud M12, 4-wheel ABS | SP550200 check price |
| 1997-2000 | 4WD front hub, 5-stud M12, rear-wheel ABS | 515017 check price |
| 1997-2003 | 2WD front inner bearing | SET11 check price |
| 1997-2003 | 2WD front outer bearing | SET12FP check price |
| 1997-2003 | 2WD front seal | 4148 check price |
| 1998-2003 | Rear bearing, 9.75 inch ring gear | R1561TV check price |
| 1998-2003 | Rear seal, 9.75 inch ring gear | 100357 check price |
| 1997-2003 | Rear bearing, 8.8 inch ring gear | 6408 check price |
| 1997-2003 | Rear seal, 8.8 inch ring gear | 8835S check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 1997-2003 Ford F-150: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003. Other years live on the main F-150 wheel bearing page.
Three questions decide the front number here. Stud count comes first, five or seven. ABS type comes second, four-wheel or rear-wheel.
For 2000 only, stud thread also matters. Both M12 and M14 five-stud trucks were built that year.
Year by year
1997 through 1999 are the M12-stud era. Every 5-stud 4WD front uses SP550200 with 4-wheel ABS, or 515017 with rear-wheel ABS. 2WD and rear numbers already match the rest of the range.
2000 is the transition year. Ford built 5-stud trucks with both the old M12 thread and the new M14 thread. The first 7-stud trucks also arrive this year, so confirm the pattern physically.
2001 through 2003 settle onto one family. A 2001 F150 wheel bearing order is 515029 or 515028 on 5-stud trucks, and 515030 or 515022 on 7-stud trucks. 2002 and 2003 follow the same pattern.
A generation defined by hubs, not tapered sets
This F-150 replaced the tapered front end of the prior truck with bolt-on hub assemblies. Each hub carries its own ABS sensor. The earlier tapered hardware and its repack routine live on the 1990-1996 F-150 wheel bearing page.
Ford redesigned the truck again for 2004. The new hub numbers split by build date instead of stud thread, covered on the 2004-2008 F-150 wheel bearing page.
Diagnosing a 1997-2003 F-150 wheel bearing
- Count the wheel studs first. Five-stud and seven-stud trucks in this generation use different hubs. Confirm the pattern before doing anything else.
- Identify the ABS type. Four-wheel and rear-wheel ABS trucks take different part numbers even with the same stud count. The sensor and tone ring live inside the hub, detailed on hub assembly and ABS sensor.
- Jack up the wheel and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock with it off the ground. Play in a sealed hub means it is done, see how to check a wheel bearing.
- Listen for the hum. A failing hub bearing hums or grows louder in turns. This is covered on wheel bearing noise in turns.
- Watch the ABS light. A damaged tone ring inside a worn hub can trip the light before the noise gets bad. See a bad bearing and the ABS light.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2001 F-150 use?
A 2001 F150 wheel bearing part depends on stud count and ABS type. Five-stud trucks use 515029 with 4-wheel ABS, or 515028 with rear-wheel ABS. Seven-stud trucks use 515030 with 4-wheel ABS, or 515022 with rear-wheel ABS.
What wheel bearing does a 2000 F-150 use?
A 2000 F-150 is the hardest year to pin down here. Ford built 5-stud trucks with both the M12 and M14 thread that year, alongside the first 7-stud trucks. Confirm stud count and thread on the truck itself.
How do I tell rear-wheel ABS from four-wheel ABS?
Rear-wheel ABS trucks only carry speed sensors at the rear axle. Four-wheel ABS trucks have one at each wheel, including the front hubs. The brake system layout under the truck will confirm which one is fitted.
Does the 2WD front wheel bearing change across this generation?
No. Every 2WD F-150 from 1997 through 2003 uses inner bearing SET11, outer bearing SET12FP, and seal 4148.
Why does the rear axle have two different numbers?
This generation was sold with both the 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch ring gear axles. The 8.8 uses bearing 6408 and seal 8835S. The 9.75, built from 1998 through 2003, uses R1561TV and seal 100357.