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I recently looked into the cost of replacing front wheel bearings and hub assemblies. One shop quoted me $1068, with parts costing $665. However, I’ve seen that costs can vary, as another F-150 owner mentioned paying around $700 for both front replacements at a local mechanic. On the other hand, a dealership charged someone $800 for just one front hub replacement, highlighting that dealership prices might be higher.
From my research, it seems that replacing the front hub assemblies yourself can be quite manageable. I went through the process myself, and it took about an hour for the first side and only 20 minutes for the other. I even found it easy enough to replace the brake pads at the same time.
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.
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.
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.
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