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The short version
- The 2010 Ford Fusion wheel bearing setup for the 2006-2012 run splits into a documented front and a documented rear, with a gap in the middle. Front press-in ball bearing 510010 covers 2006-2009 on FWD and AWD cars.
- The rear hub is 512271 for 4-wheel ABS cars, or 512272 for non-ABS cars, but only on 2006-2007 models.
- From 2008 through 2012, every rear hub is 512271. The non-ABS rear number stops applying after 2007.
- Front documentation stops at 2009 even though this body ran through 2012. Later fronts match the old part or the VIN, using 510010 as the reference.
Six model years of the same Fusion body, and the front hub is only documented for the first four. That gap starts in 2010 and runs to the end of this generation in 2012. The 2010 Ford Fusion wheel bearing chart below is where that gap begins.
Fusion wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The front is 510010 by documented reference, though 2010 itself falls outside the catalog years. Match the old part or confirm by VIN.
The rear hub is 512271 for every 2008-2012 car, FWD or otherwise, with no ABS split left at this point.
2006-2012 Ford Fusion wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2012 | Front, press-in ball | match old part or VIN |
| 2008-2012 | Rear hub, FWD, all cars | 512271 check price |
| 2006-2009 | Front, press-in ball, FWD and AWD | 510010 check price |
| 2006-2007 | Rear hub, 4-wheel ABS | 512271 check price |
| 2006-2007 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512272 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2006-2012 Ford Fusion: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Other years live on the main Ford Fusion wheel bearing page.
The non-ABS rear hub, 512272, only exists on 2006-2007 cars. Every car from 2008 on takes 512271 at the rear, ABS or not.
The front hub stops being documented after 2009, even though this same body sold through 2012. Treat 510010 as the reference number and match the old part.
Year by year
2006 and 2007 need an ABS check at the rear: 512271 with 4-wheel ABS, 512272 without it. The front on both years is 510010.
2008 and 2009 drop the rear split entirely. Every car takes 512271 at the rear, and the front is still documented as 510010.
2010 through 2012 keep the rear settled on 512271. The front has no catalog row here, so match it to the old part or confirm by VIN, with 510010 as the reference.
Front and rear on different clocks
This Fusion generation runs on press-in ball bearings up front and a bolt-on hub at the rear. The two ends do not share a number or a design.
The next generation gets its own numbers entirely, covered on the 2013-2018 Fusion page. Nothing on that page carries back to this one.
Diagnosing a 2006-2012 Fusion wheel bearing
- Jack up the corner and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock with the wheel off the ground and rock it. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full method.
- Listen for a hum that shifts in turns. A worn bearing on either end often changes pitch leaning one way. That pattern is detailed on wheel bearing noise in turns.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or uneven tread can mimic bearing noise at highway speed, a distinction covered on tire noise or wheel bearing.
- Watch for an ABS light on a 2006-2007 car. A failing rear hub with an integrated sensor can trip a fault before the noise gets loud, as covered on bad bearing and the ABS light.
- Match the front by the old part on a 2010 or newer car. With no catalog row for those years, the part in hand decides the order, not the calendar.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2010 Ford Fusion use?
The 2010 Ford Fusion wheel bearing front has no catalog listing, so match the old part or confirm by VIN, using 510010 as the reference number. The rear hub is 512271.
What wheel bearing does a 2007 Ford Fusion use?
A 2007 Fusion uses front hub 510010. The rear depends on ABS: 512271 with 4-wheel ABS, 512272 without it.
Does the non-ABS rear hub still apply after 2007?
No. From 2008 through 2012, every Fusion rear hub is 512271, whether the car has ABS or not. The 512272 number is a 2006-2007 part only.
Why is the Fusion front wheel bearing undocumented after 2009?
The catalogs simply stop listing a front row past 2009 for this body. 510010 remains the reference number, and the old part or VIN settles the order for 2010 through 2012.
Is the front wheel bearing the same for FWD and AWD Fusions?
Yes, for the documented 2006-2009 years. The front row covers both FWD and AWD cars under one number, 510010. A 2010 Ford Fusion wheel bearing order at the front follows that same reference once the old part is matched.