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The short version
- A 2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing replacement covers one model year only.
- The front hub takes a press in ball bearing, number 510010, shared with the 2007 to 2009 MKZ.
- The rear hub splits by trim: 512271 with ABS, 512272 without ABS.
- Every row on this page applies to 2006, so there is no year drift to track.
Lincoln sold the Zephyr for one model year, 2006. The car then became the MKZ for 2007. A 2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing replacement only needs three numbers to cover the whole car.
2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing numbers
The front hub is a press in wheel bearing design. It carries over onto the MKZ through 2009.
The rear hub is the part that actually changes on a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing replacement. The split comes down to the ABS trim, not the model year.
Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 to 2009 | Front, press in ball bearing, Zephyr then MKZ | 510010 check price |
| 2006 | Rear hub, with ABS | 512271 check price |
| 2006 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512272 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr: 2006. Other years live on the main Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing page.
The Zephyr name only lasted one year. A 2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing replacement front listing will also turn up under MKZ searches, since it is the same hub through 2009.
The rear number depends on the ABS badge, not on trim or engine. Check that badge before ordering.
Year by year
Every row on this page applies to 2006. The Zephyr never saw a second year under its own name. The front hub, 510010, is the same part a 2007 through 2009 MKZ owner would order.
The rear hub is the only branch point in the whole lineup. It splits by ABS, not by year.
Zephyr to MKZ, same hub
Lincoln renamed the Zephyr to MKZ for 2007. The front listing, 510010, spans both names through 2009. A shop pulling a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing replacement front hub is ordering the same part an MKZ owner would ask for.
The rear hub story stays inside the Zephyr’s own single year. It ties to the ABS badge, not the trunk badge.
Diagnosing a Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing
- Listen for a rumble. A worn wheel bearing usually makes a low drone that rises with road speed.
- Check the noise in a turn. A failing bearing often changes pitch in a turn, a pattern covered under wheel bearing noise while turning.
- Grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock. Rock it firmly and feel for play, following how to check a wheel bearing.
- Watch the ABS light. A failing rear bearing is a common way to trip the ABS light before it gets loud.
- Confirm the ABS badge before ordering. The rear number depends on the ABS sensor built into the hub, so check the trunk badge first.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr use up front?
The front hub takes 510010, a press in ball bearing. It also fits the 2007 through 2009 MKZ.
Does a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr wheel bearing replacement differ by trim?
Only in the rear. The front number, 510010, is the same across every 2006 Zephyr. The rear splits between 512271 with ABS and 512272 without it.
Is the Zephyr wheel bearing the same as the MKZ?
Up front, yes. The 510010 press in ball bearing carries over from the 2006 Zephyr to the 2007 through 2009 MKZ.
How do I know if my Zephyr has ABS?
Check the trunk lid badge or the brake system for the ABS module. Then match the rear hub number to that trim.
Can I use the wrong rear hub if I am not sure about ABS?
No. The 512271 and 512272 rear hubs are not the same part. Match the number the old part carries before buying either one.