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The short version
- A 2008 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing up front is 510010, a press in part that also covers the all wheel drive rear through 2009.
- The front wheel drive rear is a separate number, 512271, and it runs the full 2006 through 2012 span.
- Front coverage stops after 2009; a 2010-2012 front is not documented, so match the old part or run the VIN.
- The 2006 model year was badged Zephyr, and it uses these same rows.
Lincoln’s MKZ opened its first model year under the Zephyr name before the badge changed. A 2008 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing up front is 510010, and that number does double duty on the all wheel drive rear too.
Front wheel drive rears take a different number entirely.
MKZ wheel bearing numbers
National lists 510010 as the press in front bearing, and the same number covers the all wheel drive rear through 2009.
Moog lists 512271 for the front wheel drive rear, and that row runs the entire 2006 through 2012 span without a gap.
MKZ wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 to 2012 | Front | not documented, match old part or VIN |
| 2007 to 2009 | Rear, all wheel drive, press in | 510010 check price |
| 2006 to 2009 | Front, press in, all drivetrains | 510010 check price |
| 2006 to 2012 | Rear, front wheel drive | 512271 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Other years live on the main MKZ wheel bearing page.
510010 covers the front position and the all wheel drive rear, but the front listings for that number stop at 2009 even though the car ran through 2012.
A 2010-2012 front is not documented in the catalogs. Match the old part or run the VIN rather than guessing a number.
Year by year
2006 was badged Zephyr, but it uses the same rows as the MKZ years that followed. 2007 through 2009 bring every row into play, front, front wheel drive rear, and all wheel drive rear.
2010 through 2012 lose the front listing entirely. The front wheel drive rear, 512271, keeps running, but a front bearing on those years has to be matched from the old part or the VIN.
MKZ and the Zephyr badge
The car sold as the Zephyr for its first year before Lincoln renamed it MKZ. A 2008 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing lookup uses the same numbers as that first Zephyr year.
The 2013-2016 MKZ that followed this generation lives on its own page, with its own separate numbers.
Diagnosing an MKZ wheel bearing
- Confirm drivetrain. Front wheel drive and all wheel drive MKZ models use different rear numbers on this generation.
- Check the model year for the front. A 2010 or later front is not documented, so read the old part before ordering.
- Listen for a hum. A press in front bearing that is wearing usually growls, with the sound rising as speed increases.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven wear can mimic bearing noise. Compare against tire noise or wheel bearing before replacing anything.
- Budget for press work up front. The 510010 bearing is a press in part; see press in wheel bearing for what that job needs.
Common questions
What is the 2008 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing part number in front?
It is 510010. That same number also covers the all wheel drive rear for 2007 through 2009.
Does a 2011 MKZ use the same front bearing as a 2008 model?
A 2011 front is not documented. Match the old part or run the VIN rather than assuming the 2008 number still applies.
What rear wheel bearing fits a front wheel drive MKZ?
512271 covers front wheel drive rears for the entire 2006 through 2012 run, with no gaps.
Is the 2006 Zephyr the same as the MKZ?
Yes, for this page’s purposes. A 2008 Lincoln MKZ wheel bearing lookup and a 2006 Zephyr lookup point to the same rows.
Why does the front listing stop after 2009?
The catalogs simply stop documenting a front number after that year. Later fronts are not documented, so match the old part or the VIN.