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The short version
- The Lincoln MKC wheel bearing chart splits the rear position three ways for 2015-2018. The split is not about drivetrain alone.
- AWD rear bearings use 512500 across 2015-2018.
- FWD rear bearings split again by the Automated Parking System option: 512496 with it, 512499 without it.
- 2019 models and front positions in every year are not documented here. Match the old part or confirm by VIN.
A parking assist option, not the drivetrain, decides one of the three Lincoln MKC rear bearing numbers. That is an unusual place for a feature package to draw a parts line. It catches shops that order by AWD versus FWD alone.
Lincoln MKC wheel bearing quick reference
All three numbers cover the 2015-2018 rear position. Which one applies depends on drivetrain first, then on a single option package for FWD cars.
The Automated Parking System split means two FWD MKC models built the same year can need different rear bearings.
Lincoln MKC wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Front and rear, all trims | match old part or VIN |
| 2015-2018 | Front, all trims | match old part or VIN |
| 2015-2018 | Rear, AWD | 512500 check price |
| 2015-2018 | Rear, FWD with Automated Parking System | 512496 check price |
| 2015-2018 | Rear, FWD without Automated Parking System | 512499 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. On this chart a 2019 Lincoln MKC is not documented, so those cars go by the old part or the VIN.
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Two FWD Lincoln MKC models from the same model year can need different rear bearings. 512496 goes with the Automated Parking System option, and 512499 goes without it. Check the option itself before ordering.
Front bearings and every 2019 model year are not documented in the catalogs. Match the part already on the car, or confirm by VIN.
Escape platform kin
The MKC shares its underpinnings with the Ford Escape, though the two do not carry across on wheel bearing numbers in the catalogs. Treat the Escape chart as related history, not a substitute part source.
Inside the Lincoln lineup, the MKX and MKZ sit on different platforms again, each with its own chart. An MKC job does not shortcut through either of them.
See the full Lincoln lineup for related charts across other Lincoln crossovers and sedans.
Why an option package changes a wear part
The Automated Parking System option adds sensors and wiring to the rear corners of the car. The catalogs pair that option with a different rear hub assembly on FWD builds. AWD models sidestep the question, since they use one number regardless of the parking option.
Diagnosing a Lincoln MKC wheel bearing
- Listen for a speed sensitive drone. Bearing noise rises and falls with road speed and often shifts pitch in a turn.
- Check for play at the wheel. Rock the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock with the brake off; looseness points at the bearing.
- Note the drivetrain and options before ordering. AWD, FWD with Automated Parking System, and FWD without it are three different rear numbers.
- Watch for ABS or traction control warnings. The wheel speed sensor rides in the bearing hub, so a failing bearing can trip a fault code early.
- Confirm the model year before assuming a number applies. 2019 MKC rear bearings and every year’s front bearings fall outside the documented chart.
Common questions
What Lincoln MKC wheel bearing does an AWD model use in the rear?
512500, covering 2015 through 2018 AWD builds.
Why do two FWD MKC models need different rear bearings?
The Automated Parking System option changes the rear hub assembly. FWD models with it use 512496, and FWD models without it use 512499.
What front bearing does a Lincoln MKC use?
Front bearing numbers are not documented in the catalogs for any MKC year. Match the old part removed from the car, or confirm by VIN.
What wheel bearing does a 2019 Lincoln MKC need?
2019 is not covered by the documented rows in the catalogs. Match the old part or confirm the number by VIN.
Does the Ford Escape share wheel bearing numbers with the MKC?
The two share a platform, but the catalogs do not carry the numbers across. Order from the MKC’s own chart rather than substituting Escape parts.