2006-2012 Ford Fusion 2WD Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

In this video we show you how easy it is to replace the rear wheel bearing on the 2006-2012 Ford Fusion 2wd.
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Torque Specs
Axle Nut- 189ft lbs
Caliper Support Bracket Bolts- 55ft lbs
Caliper Bolts- 23ft lbs
Wheel Lug Nuts- 100ft lbs
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[@FordTechMakuloco]

These are the Tools and Parts I Recommend: Ford Wheel Bearing amzn.to/2ypDCLs Timken Wheel Bearing amzn.to/2WWMgeq Medium Strength Threadlocker amzn.to/2Jr5n8H Torque Specs Axle Nut- 189ft lbs Caliper Support Bracket Bolts- 55ft lbs Caliper Bolts- 23ft lbs Wheel Lug Nuts- 100ft lbs As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@poesypoet]

Hi I just replaced a caliper on the front of a 2000 f150 two wheel drive and bleed the brakes but It seems that I have air in the master cylinder is there a way to bleed the master cylinder or do you think I still have air in the lines.? Do I require a auto bleeder I'm not sure if this truck has ABS

[@canadiantrucker9574]

I bought an air operated bleeder unit off Amazon a while ago. Seems to work good on Ford and Chrysler trucks. I think GM is the only oddball that needs a scantool to autobleed

[@poesypoet]

@@canadiantrucker9574 Thanks I didn't even think about a vacuum pump

[@canadiantrucker9574]

@@poesypoet a truck that old wouldn't take to much to bleed. I had a 2004 Ram and had to replace the rear brake lines. Bled it in 5 minutes, easy peasy

[@moparfanboy]

Toolbox tour!

[@joehyundaitech7961]

I wish all wheel bearing replacements were as easy as this one

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I haven't done one of these yet. I like that design! Slips right off - nice! It's not often in the 21st Century I see engineering I like ... Good stuff, Brian - thanks! You and the family stay safe out there. 👍🍻

[@jamesmcintire3800]

Thanks for posting this Brian. My wife has a 2010 Fusion FWD. Sitting about 66,000 miles right now so low miles for its age but she'll probably need these sooner or later. The car has been extremely dependable so far!

[@tedthornton7791]

Nice.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

What a great idea for a wheel hub. Sure beats having to use an air chisel to hammer off a bolt-on hub, or have to use a press to remove/press in new bearings. Sometime Ford gets things right! Great video as always Brian!

[@brianparks8321]

Great video! I'm glad you highlighted the rust belt complications. I watch a lot of videos where they say something like, "...and this will slide right off". I laugh, and plan an extra hour of pounding, heating, penetrating oil soaking, etc. to get things to come apart.

[@djbaker274]

Thank you so much for this video! My Daughters car needed it and she was quoted $450! Nice to know it's an easy fix, and even with the rust i was able to complete it in no time at all

[@axeblade3956]

Thanks for the video, nice job. I sometimes I remove some of the 'rust ring' from the edge of the rotor before reassembly. It doesn't take much dressing of the built up rust to allow easier remounting of the caliper-pad assembly. Thanks again for a clear description of the process.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wish all wheel bearings were this easy to replace

[@chieft3357]

I always like it when you show how a job is supposed to be done and the problems that may arise during the repair and what you do to overcome them.

[@ts302]

Thank you Brian. I need to replace a rusted dust shield on my Fusion and this video has clarified how to do this repair.

[@leedress2187]

every time I have wheel off on my Escape, I spray everything around it with Fluid Film. Rust is relentless in NJ.

[@stuartbear922]

Fluid film is a neat product.

[@chrisrobbins6710]

Fluid film? Ill have to look that up thnx

[@killedbycali]

Really love the videos man. You should do a tool box tour, i bet it would get a lot of views.

[@epop1965]

Brian, Thanks for continuing to post these videos. I always learn something.

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Brian, I love your channel. I hope you and your family stay safe.

[@ctaylor6675]

Nice work, Marine. Your info will help me with replacing the wheel bearings on my 08 Fusion. Semper Fi!!

[@christopherpetersen290]

Thank you for taking the time to make this education video's I learned a lot from you and your video's keep them coming

[@benkirby5404]

I left the caliper on the rotor and slipped it off togther after taking out the torx screws. Saved time and hassle of messing with the breaks and pads. Thanks for the tool sizes and torque specs. Had to go get a 35mm socket. Otherwise quick and easy.

[@mikeaho4143]

I hope you are staying safe also Brian. Great vid. Thanks !

[@joevizz8983]

Good video, Great info thank you for posting. What I did before taking the break assembly off was I took a flathead screwdriver and depress the piston just a little and that assembly will come right off, and it will go back on easy also.

[@grommit700]

Dear Ford Tech, I sold my 2007 Fusion SE last year in May. The final act was when engine block had a crack and was consuming oil. I loved the fusion and the part I likes the best was the truck. The designers maximized the trunk space for me to fit my road bike there with the single seat folded down. It was my first car I bought that wasn't a handy down. I purchased a 18' Malibu to replace it. So far it's good. But I really miss the fusion trunk. Anyway, you make good videos I used for reference when I had my Fusion!

[@stuartbear922]

The original Fusion is a wonderful vehicle. How many miles did yours have ?

[@grommit700]

@@stuartbear922 I purchased it at 95K and sold it at about 145K. What was your fusion like?

[@jamiemarier5647]

@@stuartbear922 if Ford was smart, they would have left it alone after the 2011 model year, everything was pretty much worked out and fairly simple and reliable. After 2012 it went south quickly.

[@jonathan711]

Huge thanks my man. I would’ve never been able to done this had I not found your video. You saved me $450. Went with the Moog

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good repair and demonstration as always

[@jamesu]

Thanks for the video. Good Morning Brian!

[@patwilson3746]

Thanks sincerely for making all these excellent videos!

[@stallen1066]

Thx for the post! Well done. Look forward to the next one.

[@eibronmonde1275]

Thank you so much to all your videos and all your hard work you doing for us (Ford owners).👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Paul1958R]

Brian, Great video and fix - thank you! You stay well/safe too! God bless Paul (in MA)

[@user1023]

🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧🎥🎥👍👍👍

[@markk3652]

Nice tutorial as usual, and not a swear word during the whole thing!

[@luxurycarkey7207]

You did a great job...keep up the good work

[@davidwildridge8080]

You could just remove the rust ridge with a very light grind on both surface edges of the rotor. However, it is a good idea to disassemble the caliper bracket and inspect the pads if well worn. Great instructional video.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I know I just don't like the idea of taking off metal on one section of the rotor potentially throwing off the balance and grinding off the entire rust ridge would be time consuming not to mention the rust dust stays with you for days.

[@davestewart9146]

Another great video Brian, thanks 👍😁

[@jamesbruno5896]

Nice video Brian thanks for posting!

[@Burrkilla]

Great job brian. Stay safe 👍🏻

[@gonzgarr1592]

great video with great step by step info thanks

[@dannypalmer7701]

Your the best ford man!

[@Traxxis03]

Good video man. Probably about time to do my 2010 Hybrid.

[@Chico-td2fy]

Great videos....I like to take my 4" grinder with a flap disc and knock that rust off the rotors edge...makes life a little bit easier....stay safe 👍👍

[@chuckgrenci6404]

I would do the same; a sanding disk in a hand drill or air drill, and done.

[@FearlessFrog]

I really love people who know what he is doing. If I would live there, it would be nice to bring my focus Mk2 Tdci. Greetings from Turkey. Hava a nice day!!

[@davegallop9357]

Thanks for the video, extremely helpful. For the later fusion it's the same process but the ABS sensor is incorporated into the assembly and there is no center hub nut. Took me almost an hour to break it off the spindle, believe me living in the 'salt belt' is no fun!

[@ebayerr]

Ford tech doesn't make me loco. :)

[@mechaman55]

Do I have to remove the bearing and hub to replace a broken wheel stud on the rear of a Fusion (2010 fwd)?

[@mccoymodelcars9117]

Hey Brian, I’ve gotta 2006 f150 with a 9.75 rear end, lsd and 3.55 gears, any idea on what I should do for new clutches? Maybe if someone makes carbon fiber clutches like they do for the 8.8

[@bcababcb2074]

excellent vid!

[@Timothy7877]

This guy's the man!

[@johncool5429]

Hi thank you for your video what about 5 pin. drum rear wheel bearing Ford Focus 2006 MK2

[@squidchaser]

Captain good morning I have a 650 abs activates every 1 minute. Even with key off I put the IDS and can communicate with abs module Check powers and grounds good check comms and they are good any idea ? I’m a little lost

[@-DC-]

Awesome channel 👍

[@bobgriffin3953]

When putting new pads on the rear; the inner pad has a pin built onto the pad. Does that pin have to align with one of the 4 holes on the caliper, or does it automatically line up with break use?

[@DazedNConfuzed58]

I have a 2006 Freestyle with a possible leak from the front main bearing. Do you have a video of how to replace that?

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Thanks, Brian! You always make it look simple. The sign of a real pro 👍🏻 Keep yourself and your family safe. Ps is it true your cat claw was US Marine issue ?? 😉 Thx to you I use one all the time around my place. I even bought one (Husky)for my wife. Actually, she "borrowed" it...

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Thanks for the video.

[@hoosiered471]

Great video!!!! Thanks!!!

[@jamied5926]

Do you have a video for the 2007 awd fusion rear wheel bearing

[@jmrandom194]

Good video, but I NEVER resuse the rotor retainer bolts. Like you said, it does help hold the rotor in place, but for how many I've had to spend an hour drilling out it's not worth it (to me.).

[@willispower9493]

When ever I pull a caliper I use a small pry bar or screwdriver to seat the caliper pistons to spread the pads from the rotor before trying to remove the caliper. Just curious why you don't use that technique.

[@falco13007]

Did this apply to 2013 Ford Escape rear wheel bearing also?

[@JasonStewartsStreak]

@FordTechMakuloco Do you have all the torque specs for the 2nd gen Fusions(2013-pres) 2 wheel drive 2.5L SE?

[@surfordie82]

Brian, were you using a 3/8 or 1/2" Milwaukee impact on this job?

[@curtislewis5437]

Would you recommend doing the other side also?

[@colingillespie7635]

I just did mine but got abs sensor lights coming on afterwards, any ideas how to fix that?

[@michaelbowker938]

so I'm finding your like for a motorcraft hub 21 from ROCKAUTO and your link is Hub 22. is there a difference?? There is a diff in the price, thats for sure. 2012 for fusion SEL 3.0

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!!

[@Paul1958R]

Brian, Could you comment on why you would/would not recommend using a cookie wheel to knock down the rust ring/ridge on both sides of the brake rotor to help with reinstallation of the caliper/pads. Thanks Paul (in MA)

[@FordTechMakuloco]

99% of the time this is not needed but here it would of helped a bit. Problem is the rotors were pretty worn almost like someone did a pad slap in the past and reused the rotors. In this case its more than a rust ridge that can easily be ground off and I was not going to open that can of worms wondering if that was the case. So at that point its super easy to unbolt the caliper quick and finish the job. I think removing 2 more bolts from a caliper bracket is quick, easy and the proper way to deal with this concern not to mention you avoid all the rust dust that gets in your nose and lungs.

[@rjrrtheis1]

I sure do wish you and your shop were in Northern California. Do you, or for your upcoming videos show how to replace the power steering fluid in a F-250 with the Power Stroke Diesel.

[@jdtractorman7445]

Antiseize on wheel studs is very bad, I agree 100% with you there. I try to stick with OEM as much as possible when doing any repairs on vehicles, and especially with wheel bearings. Timken and SKF are pretty good brands as well. How do you like that cordless impact, does it have a lot of torque?

[@pedrowalter]

I guess you changed the camera. Much better image now.!!!

[@richardflaherty2373]

Thanks!

Brian, New intro! Love it! My 2014 Ford Explorer Limited at 101,000 miles had major water pump failure! Just out of warranty. $5449 bill Ford Motor Company paid $5000! I only paid the rest. I called Ford Southern California Rep while the vehicle engine was being torn apart at Galpin Ford. Ford's largest dealer in the world. 30 years going! In any event. Bad Ford engineering design. Fixed along with leaking engine mounts. Like new!

[@mph5896]

$5k for a water pump and engine mounts? Did it take out the engine? I did a water pump on one in 8 hours and $100 in parts, no way thats a $5k job

It's just not the water pump and engine mounts. According to Ford, there are another 120+ parts. Had to check camshaft for wear or possible damage due to the coolant etc....

[@mph5896]

José Benito Martínez Jr. sorry dude, that price is crazy. Add on an hour to pull off a couple cam caps to check. Another 5-700 in parts if your doing all the timing at the same time.

[@stuartbear922]

Your engine possibly overheated thus requiring a new engine. Or, some Fords have the water pump inside the engine and when it fails, it fails big time!

@@stuartbear922 no. In matter of fact it was being serviced for 100k at the dealership. The night before in the garage I noticed a leak and after seeing this channel on Brian's fix on this issue, I filled the resovoir with water. Sure enough the dealership did a water pump pressure test and they confirmed my suspicion!! Leaking water pump.

[@davidbanman5272]

Is it possible to take the bearings out of the hop and put new ones in

[@albduke]

I've got a hum noise on my 07 F150 supercab when driving,bearing or brake pad draging?

[@FishFind3000]

Bubba Brazil if you have a brake pad dragging you can check the rotors and see if one is super hot compared to the rest. I had a stuck caliper and the one wheel was crazy hot. Look for extra brake dust/ heat marks on rotor

[@bobwas4066]

Great Video! Who makes that hand ratchet you used in the beginning?

[@coltonmingo2730]

if i have questions about my truck for you, how do we contact each other?

[@mbloom253]

Is it EASY TO ONLY TIGHTEN 2013 FORD FUSION? PRETTY SURE ITS FRONT REAL DRIVE & DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE HAS LOSE BEARING

[@JT-lq4yd]

I am no sure why I watched this video. At the house we drive Chevys. Regardless, some the tips given could be applied to any make. Great video, detailed and clear.

[@rightconditions2010]

I think you should show a little bit how your business run. Looks interesting your work.

[@danuber5559]

Brian dont you put some grease in the hub greaser ?

[@wernerrosenow9427]

Gotta love the shims in the Ford brakes and those two pesky wire springs. Just did a front brake job on a 2009 Milan and cussed them until i put the bracket on first. Are the wire springs on the rear also as i didn’t see a reference in this video? Thank you or all your informative videos, keep em coming.

[@stevenfuchs2548]

I always grind the rust ring off or tap with a hammer so as not having to fight the caliper back on. A C clamp is a good helper to push the pistons in a bit. If it is not a twist in, that is!

[@lesterbarbee3514]

Steven Fuchs on

[@arturosanchez7222]

Hi I'm Arthur from Tijuana Mexico . I have a 06 Expedition my control seat recliner broke and i open the power switch and have s a replacement . Recliner

[@davepratt092]

Need a video on a all wheel drive fusion

[@donaldsimpson9911]

Is there a video for the AWD version?

[@ctaylor6675]

You wouldn't happen to have a video on how to replace the wheel bearing and hub assembly for the front end of the same vehicle?

[@cjhopkins2]

Is it any different for a 2013?

[@83mike860]

I want to know where to pick up the hub/spindle nut

[@not_a_samsquamsh6777]

Can you find an AWD one to do, pretty please? ;)

[@nigelbrie5693]

Do not use impact on bearings they will break?

[@roblo5430]

How different is replaceing ther rear bearing on this car but on the AWD version? Cheers!

[@roblo5430]

FYI: It's not much different. This video helped a lot. The only thing worth mentioning is the hub and control arm were corroded together SOOOO bad it required a press to pop it out.

[@shmuliksorisno9898]

Do you need to replace the other side for percussions

[@Qusin111]

no but I recommend doing sets, in fact on my own I just do all 4

[@chadharmon5716]

You feeling ok? Sinuses?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Feeling great!

[@garforce2]

ok so im going to have to check mine, I get a brake squeal but its all new components so either the bearing is going mildly bad or somehow im missing a shim because its not constant but rather intermittent. Happened after driving a good 13 hours straight.

[@timelesskoontah]

I subscribed just to see some videos on the Ford sport trac but I am not seeing any ..sup with that bro lol lol

[@bog_tv]

Would this be the same process on my 2011 ford focus?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

no

[@Gregg0112]

Easy money

[@greggcohn2514]

Do you prefer the Milwaukee cordless impacts over the DeWalts? Love your Videos.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Definitely, power, reliability and their battery systems have not changed one bit so all the tools are compatible.

[@JJ-iw7nh]

Did you replace those wonderful lugnuts?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No they were in read good shape actually no bulging.

[@MrPami9899]

Hey brian, what do you use for video cellphone or camera? What kind

[@FordTechMakuloco]

iPhone 11 Pro

[@MrPami9899]

Great qualitt, very impress,I thought that was a highend camera

[@smoberdeen]

Nice video as usual. The bearing nut size (35mm) would be good information to include.

[@gferryman1]

He did say the nut size as he was putting it on the impact.

[@83mike860]

Where can I buy a nut

[@frankgonzalez534]

So no grease on shaft before you slide on the bearing hub

[@83mike860]

Is this the same as Hybrid?