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The short version
- The Five Hundred wheel bearing at the front is 513223 for both FWD and AWD, 2005 to 2007.
- That same 513223 number carried forward once the car was renamed Taurus for 2008 and 2009.
- The rear splits by drivetrain: 512299 for FWD, 512300 for AWD.
- The Mercury Montego is a badge engineered twin, and the Freestyle wagon shares the same platform.
Ford killed the Five Hundred name after three years, but the parts bin never noticed. Order a front hub for the car it became, and the same number shows up.
One front number, either drivetrain
Front wheel drive and all wheel drive Five Hundreds use the identical front hub. It is 513223 for the full 2005 to 2007 run.
The rear is where the drivetrain question actually matters, splitting into two separate numbers.
Five Hundred wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 to 2007 | Front, FWD and AWD | 513223 check price |
| 2005 to 2007 | Rear, FWD | 512299 check price |
| 2005 to 2007 | Rear, AWD | 512300 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Confirm the drivetrain before ordering a rear
512299 fits front wheel drive cars, and 512300 fits all wheel drive. The wrong guess at the rear counter means a return trip.
The front hub avoids that problem since 513223 covers both drivetrains. The rear always needs the drivetrain confirmed first.
A platform with three names
The Five Hundred shared its architecture with the Mercury Montego, a badge engineered twin sold at Mercury dealers. It also shared its architecture with the Freestyle, a wagon built on the same underpinnings.
Ford’s broader lineup sits on the Ford page. The wagon variant gets its own numbers on the Freestyle page.
A big sedan nobody remembers
The Five Hundred was a large, heavy sedan available with front or all wheel drive. Ford discontinued the name after just three model years. Heavier cars load a Five Hundred wheel bearing harder on every pothole and highway mile.
That is worth remembering on a used example with unknown history. Confirming the drivetrain matters again here, since axle and wheel bearing setups differ enough between FWD and AWD. The wrong assumption leads to the wrong part.
Diagnosing a Five Hundred wheel bearing
- Check the drivetrain badge or the build sheet before ordering a rear.
- Confirm the model year falls in the 2005 to 2007 range for these numbers.
- Listen for a hum that rises and falls with road speed.
- Test both rear corners separately if the drivetrain is AWD.
- Rule out tire wear before assuming the bearing is at fault.
The step by step process is covered on the wheel bearing check page. How turning noise is read is covered on the turning noise page.
Common questions
Which Five Hundred wheel bearing fits the front?
513223 fits both FWD and AWD for 2005 to 2007.
Does the rear use the same number as the front?
No. The rear splits by drivetrain, 512299 for FWD and 512300 for AWD.
Does the Taurus use the same front hub?
The 2008 to 2009 Taurus that replaced the Five Hundred carried the same 513223 front number forward.
What is the Mercury Montego’s relationship to the Five Hundred?
It is a badge engineered twin built on the same platform, sold at Mercury dealers alongside the Five Hundred.
Does the Freestyle wagon use the same numbers?
The Freestyle shares the platform, and its own numbers are covered separately on its page.