Gen 2 Front Wheel Bearings?

[WillieFlo]

I’ve got 61,000 miles on my truck and front right wheel bearings need to be replaced already. Anyone else had to replace them so soon?

 

[DocMarshall]

May want to post in the Gen 2 forum as well.

 

[FordTechOne]

Not common…how were they diagnosed as failed?

 

[Muchmore]

I had to do one so far. 75k, not really surprised they have been tested a few times even with sand trips

 

[WillieFlo]

May want to post in the Gen 2 forum as well.

Crap, I thought I was in it. Thanks.

 

[WillieFlo]

Not common…how were they diagnosed as failed?

I could wiggle the front Right wheel about 1/4”, but the driver’s side was solid. Having both hub bearing assemblies replaced, and keeping the driver ones as backup, to have a spare in a pinch. You never know given supply chain when I may need an extra.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I could wiggle the front Right wheel about 1/4”, but the driver’s side was solid. Having both hub bearing assemblies replaced, and keeping the driver ones as backup, to have a spare in a pinch. You never know given supply chain when I may need an extra.

There have been a couple members on here who have mentioned having to have replaced them, but not to any extent that it would be a maintenance item to worry about.

 

[Jakenbake]

@WillieFlo

What hub brand/model number are you going with? I found 2 motorcraft model numbers on advance’s website that appear corrected, but one is like double the price of the other.

 

[FordTechOne]

I could wiggle the front Right wheel about 1/4”, but the driver’s side was solid. Having both hub bearing assemblies replaced, and keeping the driver ones as backup, to have a spare in a pinch. You never know given supply chain when I may need an extra.

Did you confirm the movement is in the hub itself and not the inner or outer tie rod?

 

[WillieFlo]

Did you confirm the movement is in the hub itself and not the inner or outer tie rod?

No, I didn’t, but I will in the morning. They ordered parts, but supposed to arrive tomorrow. Good point! Thx!