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The short version
- A 2004 Ford Ranger wheel bearing order for 4WD trucks uses hub 515052. That number covers 2003 through most of 2009.
- 4WD Rangers built from September 14, 2009 through 2011 switch to hub 515129. That hub pairs with a square ABS connector instead of a round one.
- 2WD front bearings are serviceable, not a boxed hub number. Order those by matching the old part.
- The rear is a solid axle on every Ranger here. There is no rear hub to look up.
Two hub numbers cover the entire 2003-2011 Ford Ranger 4WD front end. A 2004 Ford Ranger wheel bearing order is the simple case, one number and no build date to check.
Ford Ranger 4WD wheel bearing numbers at a glance
Every 4WD Ranger from 2003 through early September 2009 uses front hub 515052.
4WD trucks built from September 14, 2009 on, including all 2010 and 2011 trucks, use hub 515129 instead.
2003-2011 Ford Ranger 4WD wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 (from 9/14/09) – 2011 | Front hub, 4WD, square ABS connector | 515129 check price |
| 2003-2008, 2009 (to 9/14/09) | Front hub, 4WD, round ABS connector | 515052 check price |
| 2003-2011 | Front, 2WD, serviceable bearings | match old part |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2003-2011 Ford Ranger: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. Other years live on the main Ford Ranger wheel bearing page.
The 2009 model year splits by build date and by looks. Trucks built before September 14, 2009 carry a round ABS connector and take hub 515052.
Trucks built from that date on carry a square connector and take hub 515129. Checking the connector shape on the old hub settles the question faster than counting a build date.
Year by year
2003 through 2008 4WD Rangers all take hub 515052. A 2004 Ford Ranger wheel bearing falls right in the middle of that run, with nothing else changing across those six years.
2009 is the changeover year. Trucks built before September 14 stay on 515052 with the round connector, and trucks built after that date move to 515129 with the square one.
2010 and 2011 trucks carry only the square connector hub, 515129. Nothing further changes through the end of the run.
4WD hub versus 2WD serviceable bearings
This page documents the 4WD front hub because that is the one part the catalogs list as a single number. 2WD Rangers in this same span use serviceable front bearings instead.
Drive type decides more than the part number here, see drive type and wheel bearings. A 2WD front bearing comes down to matching the old part, not a hub lookup.
Anyone working on a 2WD Ranger should treat the job as a repack question first, since these bearings serve on grease and adjustment rather than a bolt-on swap.
Diagnosing a 2003-2011 Ford Ranger 4WD wheel bearing
- Jack up the wheel and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock with the wheel off the ground, see how to check a wheel bearing.
- Listen for a hum that changes in turns. A failing 4WD hub often gets louder leaning one direction, detailed at wheel bearing noise in turns.
- Look at the ABS connector before ordering. A round connector points to 515052, a square one to 515129. See how that connector sits on the hub at hub assembly and ABS sensor.
- Pull a 2WD front bearing and check the grease. Dark, dry, or gritty grease means it is due, whether or not it is making noise yet.
- Treat rear noise as axle territory. The Ranger rear is a solid axle with no hub to order, see axle bearing versus wheel bearing.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2004 Ford Ranger use?
A 2004 Ford Ranger wheel bearing order for 4WD trucks is hub 515052. That single number covers every 4WD Ranger built from 2003 through early September 2009.
What wheel bearing does a 2010 Ford Ranger use?
A 2010 Ford Ranger 4WD truck uses hub 515129. Every 4WD Ranger built from September 14, 2009 through 2011 shares that number.
Does a 2WD Ford Ranger use the same wheel bearing as a 4WD truck?
No. 2WD Rangers in this span use serviceable front bearings, not the 4WD bolt-on hub. Order those by matching the old part rather than looking up 515052 or 515129.
How can I tell which 4WD Ranger hub I need without a build date?
Check the ABS connector on the old hub. A round connector means 515052, a square one means 515129, and that check works regardless of the exact date.
Does the Ford Ranger rear wheel bearing have its own part number?
No. The rear axle on every 2003-2011 Ranger is a solid axle. There is no rear hub assembly, so rear work falls under axle bearing territory instead.