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Has anyone had experience replacing the front wheel bearings and hub assemblies on their Ford F-150 truck? I’m looking for advice and what to expect.
When one front wheel bearing goes bad, it raises the question of whether to replace just that one or both.
The general consensus seems to be that it’s often a good idea to replace both front wheel bearings at the same time. One reason for this is that if one bearing has failed, the other might be nearing the end of its lifespan as well.
Based on what others have shared, there are a few key symptoms to watch out for if you suspect a failing front wheel bearing. These include a humming noise that seems to come from the wheel area and often gets louder with speed, a whirling or grinding noise, and even a rotational “wump wump wump” sound. One helpful tip I saw was to jack up the wheel and check for any play or a grinding sound when spinning it.
Based on my own experience with replacement brands, I found OEM Motorcraft parts to be preferable. I decided to use OEM hub assemblies after finding them available.
For aftermarket options, I discovered NAPA’s top-of-the-line parts offered a good warranty. I also considered TRQ and Detroit Axle, though I encountered shipping and stock issues with them. Moog was another brand I considered, and Detroit Axle has been my preferred brand in the past, though sometimes I found it out of stock.
I’ve noticed that front wheel bearings on F-150s can sometimes fail earlier than expected. One of my customers had a front hub failure on their 2020 F-150 at 71,000 miles. Looking at online discussions, other owners of 2016, 2018, and similar model years have reported failures in the 50,000 to 80,000-mile range.
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