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The short version
- The Town Car wheel bearing chart splits by production date, and limousine fleets run these parts to 300,000 miles.
- Front hubs run 513104, then 513202, then 513196, then 513230, in that order from 1992 to 2011.
- 1990 and 1991 models use a serviceable tapered set: SET11 inner, SET12 outer.
- The rear is a live axle. Match the old part by ring gear size.
Livery and limousine operators run this car past mileage figures that would retire most sedans twice over. Fleet mechanics who service these fleets know the build-date splits without looking them up. The chart below is the same one they carry in a clipboard.
The hub numbers that matter most
Catalog rows for this hub run 2006 through 2009, and coverage carries through to the end of the model in 2011. It followed 513196, which covered 2003 through 2005.
Confirm the production year against the door jamb sticker before ordering. A Town Car wheel bearing pulled by year alone can still land on the wrong side of a split.
Lincoln Town Car wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 to 2009 rows (coverage to 2011 end) | Front hub assembly | 513230 check price |
| 2003 to 2005 | Front hub assembly | 513196 check price |
| 4/1/1997 to 2002 | Front hub assembly | 513202 check price |
| 1992 to 3/1997 | Front hub assembly | 513104 check price |
| 1990 to 1991 | Front inner bearing, serviceable tapered | SET11 check price |
| 1990 to 1991 | Front outer bearing, serviceable tapered | SET12 check price |
| All years, rear | Axle bearing cone and cup, matched by ring gear size | match the old part |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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The Lincoln LS is a different car entirely. It shares a badge but not a platform, and it takes hub HA590213, the same part used on the retro Thunderbird.
Ordering a Town Car wheel bearing for an LS, or the reverse, will not fit. Confirm the model before matching a number from either chart.
Shared with the rest of the Panther family
This chart matches the Crown Victoria hub for hub, since both rode the same Panther platform for two decades. The livery-grade Town Car simply asked more of the same parts. Owners cross-shopping the wider Lincoln lineup should note this chart applies only to Panther-based models.
Built for 300,000 mile service
Limousine and livery duty means long highway stretches broken up by constant loading and unloading at curbs. That cycle wears bearings differently than a private owner’s commute, yet the parts still often reach 300,000 miles before failure. A Town Car wheel bearing that fails early is usually a sign of a missed inspection somewhere in a fleet schedule.
Diagnosing a Town Car wheel bearing
- Listen for a speed-linked hum. A worn Town Car wheel bearing growls or hums, and the pitch climbs with road speed.
- Compare against tire wear. Cupped tires can sound similar to a bearing, so check tire noise patterns before condemning a hub.
- Check for play at the wheel. With the car raised, grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it firmly.
- Confirm with a road test. Note whether the noise changes with steering input, which points toward the bearing rather than the drivetrain.
- Adjust or replace as needed. Serviceable tapered sets on 1990 and 1991 models follow the standard adjustment procedure instead of a bolt-on swap.
Common questions
Why does a Town Car wheel bearing last so long in fleet use?
Highway-heavy livery routes are gentler on bearings than stop-and-go city driving. Regular fleet inspections also catch early wear before it becomes a failure.
Does the Lincoln LS share any part numbers with the Town Car?
No. The LS uses hub HA590213, the same part fitted to the retro Thunderbird, not this chart.
How do I confirm which front hub my car needs?
Check the production date on the door jamb sticker. The 1997 split falls on April 1, inside the model year rather than at its start.
Are 1990 and 1991 Town Cars different from later ones?
Yes. They use a serviceable tapered set instead of a sealed hub, which means periodic repacking and adjustment.
What matters most when ordering a rear axle bearing?
Match the old part by ring gear size. Cone and cup sets are not shared across different axle ratios.