2018 Ford F150 Front Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement DIY How to

Today we are replacing the front wheel hub on my brothers 2018 Ford F-150 4x4. It was a pretty simple replacement when you order the whole hub kit from ford. We where only able to buy it from ford sense it is such a new truck.

[@robpalm]

Dude, this is probably the best, most informative video I've ever watched on KZbin. Great job! I know what I'm doing this weekend. You just saved me $500!

[@TheBoss2288]

Very good angles, clear and bright light. Thanks for speaking the part # and the mm sizes. Very helpful! Liked

[@politicalmechanic9501]

Yeah my 2018 F150 has been making those howling sounds sounds like tire tread resonance but it goes away when I turn to the right. Then I checked the left wheel bearing and sure enough that hub bearing assembly has side play and soft grind sound when turned. Your video really helped me prepare for changing it out my driveway next week.

[@JohnnyFabz]

Glad we could help!

[@politicalmechanic9501]

It worked out well and only took a couple hours and a few beers. I didn’t have a vacuum pump to pull in the iwe so I hooked up 12 feet of vacuum line from my iwe’s vacuum port to my other truck and it worked great and only costs a few dollars vs $60. For those looking to do this job, I added hi temp grease to the axle and gears, torqued hub & calipers at 148 lbft. Dust shield to 8 lbft. And axle nut at 30 lbft.

[@JohnnyFabz]

@@politicalmechanic9501 nice! Glad you got it fixed up! Can’t beat doing it yourself and knowing it was done right

[@Hrubeshomes]

Excellent video! I could not find any video about this iwe/hub assembly replacement as detailed as this one. Thank you very much you have helped a brother out

[@JohnnyFabz]

Glad we could help!

[@dekelsey1]

What a timely and great video! I was certain that the rumbling I was hearing was not coming from my new Michelin Defender tires, which are noted for their quiet ride! I did the wheel shake test after thinking about how when I steer to the right, the ride is quieter, rumble gone! So I'm setting up a wheel bearing/hub replacement. It was the driver's side bearing that was bad. Going to get both sides replaced. Thanks again for the great video!

[@luissanchez9190]

Same thing on my truck Man.

[@Milovm27]

Yo! This video is awesome thank you for telling us the sizes of the bolts as you were taking them off. I wish more people did that. Great video.

[@sirtigalotwolfe2962]

I have a one of these Trucks... and yeah because of him I now know all the bolt sizes.

[@brucejohnson7130]

Nice video, just had the same problem here m, I’ve got a 2018 F150 4X driver bearing, 44k miles. Took it in, guy said common problem, cost is 600+ for hub 300 for repairs Should have done it myself 😣 but great video, very complete!

[@jimnasium1243]

should have been covered under your 60000m powertrain warranty

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

I just ordered 2 bearings off of Amazon for $410 Canadian. The dealer wanted $570 for ONE bearing... Hopefully my hubs come off nice and easily and I can save a ton of money doing it myself. Thanks for the vid!

[@JohnnyFabz]

Yes when we did this video we could only get the parts from dealer. Glad you got a deal! Ares came off easy.

[@shawnr1694]

Dealership in Selkirk, MB quoted me $900 for 1 wheel bearing replacement!

[@assateaguecottage8378]

Just changed my left front today. Had a mechanic friend do it while I watched and learned. As with anything the tools are 75% of the job, took under an hour. My truck is a 2018 with 70,000 miles. After changing it out and hearing the quiet after the repair I’m pretty sure it has been going since 50 or 60,000. I work my truck pretty hard though so I’m assuming I just wore it out.

[@ThatBoyMichael1]

What’s the part number? I have a 2019 f150

[@amolson8594]

Thanks for the video! I was just swapping out my snow tires today and noticed one side of my 2018 f150 had movement from the top and bottom. The truck only has 63,000 km (38,000miles) on it so I'm a bit surprised. Glad its an easy job to tackle.

[@maxjr111]

Amazing directions loved the video .👍💯

[@alanmcclelland5245]

It's highly recommended to torque the center hub assembly nut to the correct specification. Overtorquing can decrease the life of the bearing. An air rachet is not recommended.

[@giobikefans]

had mine replaced under warranty but they're already going again. I replaced that IWE valve assembly but no go. Now that it's no longer under warranty I think I'll just do it myself thanks for the video.

[@chadjones4032]

This video was a life saver thank you I didn't know it was that easy to do.

[@JohnnyFabz]

Appreciate the comment. Hoped the video helped

[@mikel6787]

Great vid man! I wish I had found this Before my wife took her truck to the autoshop for the same humming noise. Could've saved us $1600.

[@damien5425]

Shop just quoted me $1900 to do both front hubs lol. Gonna do it myself after watching this video.

[@marksprouse6125]

I have a 2018 F-150 XLT SuperCrew with a 3.5 EcoBoost and I just replaced my left front hub bearing 26000 MI and it's a four by four it had a weird sound like a humming sound took me a little while to figure it out took it to the dealer and they replaced it no charge not a bad job good to know if I have to do this out of warranty thanks for the video

[@paca_bill4863]

Nice video! My '18 XLT (56,000 mi) was having the left front partial 4wd engagement issue that seems to be prevalent on the F150s. I replaced the vacuum check valve with a new one, and that issue was taken care of. However, now, the bearing is starting to whine, so I'm guessing it was contaminated by some grindings (no warning lights yet). I've only found one or two sources for the hub online other than direct from Motorcraft. But at least now I know this is doable :)

[@ZeroAltera]

Exact same thing on our truck. Vacuum valve failure at 10,000 miles. Wheel bearing starts grinding at 36,000. Ridiculous.

[@paca_bill4863]

Andrew Jenkins Luckily, I had a happy outcome to this. Took it in to the local Ford dealership, and they replaced it under the drivetrain warranty. Still, it seems common enough that Ford should probably have issued a TSB if not a recall for it. I’d hate to be driving and have the bearing fail completely.

[@adairlee5834]

Is that why 4WD takes forever to engage or loses power uphill?

[@paca_bill4863]

@@adairlee5834 Certainly could be a cause if there is a significant vacuum leak. However, I would think this would show up in other engine error codes, but that's just speculation. Good luck if you can figure out your truck's issues.

[@masonetcheverry8377]

@@paca_bill4863 I thought my IWE was going bad on my 2018 FX4 but my mechanic said it's the wheel bearing. It seems to only make the mild humming noise/slight vibration when braking under 30mph. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find a single wheel bearing/hub assembly ANYWHERE right now.

[@jacobhaynes7784]

Dude you kick ass !! Same issues on the same truck and this video saved my ass !

[@shawnwise2458]

It's not even a hard job though.

[@Fmgcoyote_223]

Well done!! Thanks for the video will tackle mine this weekend on my xlt, ur a life and money 💰 saver 🙂🙂

[@240Turbo48]

Ya torque spec on the axle nut is a must for sure. Young knees on concrete!! Wish I would’ve used a kneeling cushion when I was young. 🤦‍♂️

[@ericgibb6701]

Fantastic vid man! Everything you need to replace it

[@gregm9725]

2018 F150 50K miles - with windows up and particularity noticeable while coasting down a hill, sounds like rear diff issue but found front left wheel had noticeable play. I was told Ford will have a fix to new design in Aug 2021. (that's what dealer said)

[@TheLooseCannon82]

Thanks a lot for making this video dude. Great job

[@Jstimach]

great video be sure to keep this in mind when i buy a truck!

[@richdavis225]

Never put a small nut on line that retaining nut with an impact wrench! Torque specs exist for a reason. It is especially important when a single bolt or nut is holding something on.

[@stevemcintyre9241]

Thank you for posting this. Really helpful! Appreciate it!!!

[@SharkbiteOnYT125]

Thank you for posting this video!!

[@goldbeck09]

Was this a 4x4 drive? Curious what steps were taken for the vacuum

[@jasonm.9776]

Nice job on this tutorial video!

[@Stl515273]

Good video better then others I've seen.

[@nealowens515]

Nice video. Doing it this weekend. Keep up the good work

[@RayBarao.]

Good video bro, Keep them coming.

[@samsimms8887]

Thanks. Great video. But please add torque specs.

[@HP-hm3pn]

Well done. Thanks for the video.

[@taylorwatson2453]

Thank you! This is a badass video!!!

[@RahFree]

Has anyone used the Moog brand wheel bearing? I'm hesitant on replacing mine with another one from Ford.

[@Xrite4216]

Who needs a Torque wrench, when you have an impact gun.. hey.. lol good vid none the less just Torque to the right specs pls!

[@Dieselking217]

Thank you my bro🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@tomkaz3089]

EXCELLENT could see everything.

[@argordo912]

That’s a nice truck!!

[@JohnnyFabz]

Thank you

[@jsay94]

Getting ready to do both mine on my 2015. Those big tires are hard on the OEMs. I'm running 35x12.5 on 6" Lift. OEMs only lasted a year with this setup.

[@JohnnyFabz]

Doc Holiday yeah I don’t think the offset rims help at all. But it’s a pretty easy job. And 2015 you should be able to get parts from local auto store.

[@jsay94]

@@JohnnyFabz right. I think my wheel offset is -22 or something close. I wanted to go with Moog hubs but they're on back order. Ended up going with NAPA's Fleet hubs. Supposed to be heavy duty. We'll see.

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Left front hub assembly bearing noise. Took to dealer still under warranty! Well yes we would fix it if we could get the parts from Ford. We will order them and I said how long a day or a week? We dont know it might be a month, been waiting for an oil pan since February! What if I buy the part and bring it to you will you put it on under warranty? Oh no cant do that. So what am I supposed to do drive it untill the wheel locks up? Service manager told me I guess so. Was going to buy a 21 when they come in but now I think I'll be looking at the new Toyota. SCREW FORD!

[@pedellbills130]

Nice job!!

[@Morokkan1]

This kid is awesome

[@Danster547]

I was just quoted 1900 for front left and right wheel bearing hubs.

[@derekaase146]

Good work!

[@ScottDLR]

Good vid. Do you just use standard bearing grease where the hub meets the CV Axle?

[@dtibbs23]

Great video! Thank you!

[@toddsmith3868]

Great vid.

[@williamcain554]

What's the torque specs on the axle nut, bud?

[@mikewalker4062]

30 ftlbs

[@BBDragon66]

I guess it was Brrrt, Brrrt, Brrrt

[@eliteshooter8437]

Crazy it has to be replaced already

[@JohnnyFabz]

Elite Shooter that’s what we said

[@ZeroAltera]

@@JohnnyFabz Our truck bearing started making noise at 36,000 miles.

[@paulperkins6369]

Just had mine replaced this week at the dealer, I got lucky and it was covered on my extended warranty

[@Steelertubeyou]

I realize this is an older video, but you mentioned providing the part number for the hub assembly in the video but I never saw that. Do you by chance have that part number? Thanks

[@tjb3939]

I would highly recommend NOT using an impact to put that axle nut back on. One ugga too many and you're spinning that nut and shaft end off and have to replace the whole cv axle. Been there done that

[@dylan24848]

Yeah the torque spec is 30psi 😂 he rammed that bitch in there

[@applerows]

Torque wrench is a thing.

[@tjb3939]

@@applerows that they are, and very important in this case

[@keithbartlett6708]

So much for torque spec! Bad habit in my opinion.

[@andrewhurley2379]

Axle nut is only 30ftlbs, I’m guessing he exceeded that a little!

[@djpreast6638]

I also prefer a little antiseize on the hub before install.

[@tonynevarez3836]

Thanks for the video great job. Do u think alignment is required after change ?

[@JohnnyFabz]

No alignment necessary

[@clayman7853]

Great content! Thanks for sharing 👍 Would the process be similar for an '18 F-250? Help!! 😂

[@JohnnyFabz]

No f250 has straight axle up front so it’s completely different setup.

[@clayman7853]

@@JohnnyFabz Good to know, thanks for the info!

[@Option13]

I have a 2018 XLT 3.5L and I’m at 60,000 miles.. just put my truck in the shop for the front left wheel bearing/hub. Now that I’ve seen this video and have read the comments this is BS and Ford should’ve sent out a recall for this along time ago. The dealership says when they “diagnose” the problem, if it’s a mechanical failure the power train warranty will cover the fix.

[@wilsonbernard6gxfccokj339]

Good video guys, i was just wondering about the lights on the dash part that you guys didn’t cover in This video, did you have to use a special obd tool to reset the lights or did they turn off by themselves after the wheelbearing was replaced ??

[@JohnnyFabz]

Lights went off automatically we didn’t have to mess with it

[@wilsonbernard6gxfccokj339]

@@JohnnyFabz okay thank you very much for the quick reply

[@JohnnyFabz]

Yeah I think we had to drive it a few miles before all the lights went out but I don’t remember it’s been a while

[@chadhelms8350]

Would wheel bearing failure cause the cruise control not to work and the traction control light to be on and the abs light?

[@JohnnyFabz]

Possibly because the bearing could take out your abs sensor in the knuckle

[@Jk-ef8er]

Good video, no preparing with grease?

[@Crixus0341]

Hey bud I replace both of mine ! But when I put it on 4A or 4H on my truck there is a loud noise when I’m driving and it engages on 4x4. Have you had the problem or have you heard of a solution? Much appreciate

[@StevennH1]

Do you need to leave the axel nut on to remove the rotor. Does it make a difference?

[@racerdaveracerdave]

Thanks for doing this. Shouldn't this be covered under TSB 19-2252?

[@kineticenergy1085]

Are you supposed to impact that bearing nut on like that? I thought you snug bearing nuts on then give it a slight quarter turn the opposite way so you don’t push the bearing through the race

[@dylan24848]

30 ft lbs is the torque spec

[@bthompson1767]

You need a hub bearing replacement on a 2018?

[@MN-ef4pg]

I need one in my 19.

[@ericdesjardins4537]

So I just did mine and I never used the pump just start the vehicle and it will automatically do its vacuum thing

[@Klopner2666]

You should lube any metal to metal contact, including the shaft the bearings ride on

[@JohnnyFabz]

A klopner yeah we threw a little grease on the shaft. But the bearing isn’t spinning in the shaft and the bearing isn’t spinning on the hub if that makes sense. So if the bearing is doing is job properly the only metal on metal contact is the bearing internal balls. Hard to explain

[@fredgambler946]

Was it causing humming and tire to wear out on the inside??

[@dylan24848]

Do you not have to de pressurize the 4wd anymore? I have a 16 and last time I did my hubs I had to pull the vacuum out of the 4wd actuator

[@johnnixon]

I'd love to know this too. I've got a '16 I'm needing to do.

[@dylan24848]

@@johnnixon I just replaced both of my front hubs and I pulled vacuum when I did it last week. It’s not hard and it’s a good way to test it to make sure everything is working.

[@johnnixon]

@@dylan24848 10-4, I just have to pickup a hand vac. Trying to find a cheap one, but they all seem like plastic junk.

[@cesarmaldonado7667]

Would’ve been nice if you used the actual torque specs, nice video tho.

[@MN-ef4pg]

I have a 2019 F-150 4WD with 40k miles. Front driver size wheel bearing is grinding. This is BS.

[@ifoam]

The FSM doesn't mention adding any grease. You didn't either. I've seen people add grease. Should I be adding grease?

[@JohnnyFabz]

We added a little to it just by hand

[@ifoam]

@@JohnnyFabz Thanks. Now that I go back and see it again. I can see the red grease!

[@jasper2114]

I know this is old but do I need to add any grease inside where the assembly fits into the nuckle?

[@JohnnyFabz]

Wouldn’t hurt if you ever had to take it apart again

[@sonnihernandez4019]

My f-150 started tot have a grinding noise only when engaged in 4x4 and turning to the left. It only started doing this after I installed a lift kit. Could it be the hub assembly or something else?

[@SirScottland]

Sonni Hernandez this shit is crazy. Mine does it in two wheel drive and turn to the right!!

[@sandovaljulio]

No it's a defect on the wheel bearings it's common my started way before i did the lift

[@ltcamay]

Did the codes reset themselves or did you have to have a reader to remove them? I replaced the hub and corrected the roaring noise but still have the codes.

[@JohnnyFabz]

It went away after 100 miles or so

[@ltcamay]

Great thank you for the quick reply. Was you also having to manually override the shifter to get it to leave park?

[@JohnnyFabz]

If it doesn’t check the abs sensor plug

[@sbassinger20]

None of nuts or bolts need to be torqued?

[@elektrikkk85]

I watched othe videos where they vacuumed the hub in so it can sit properly, but not on this video? Is that step unnecessary???

[@chrisbonaventure4595]

Good question. Do I need to purchase a vac tool for changing hub assembly on 4WD?

[@rickf8534]

Did you ever figure out if this was necessary? Hoping to swap mine out tomorrow.

[@frankbruni4661]

Real question is, is why are you having to change these out with only 24,000 miles on it!!??

[@bramton1]

Any suggestions where to find the part aftermarket? Ford tech at the dealership says the manufacturer is out of the part and are working on lining up another manufacturer. Also, assuming this isn't a fix you can do with a normal jack?

[@MrBrandonh98]

I'm not finding any aftermarket support for this wheel bearing. The dealer wants $440 for one. Any help would be appreciated. (Looking for a 2018 Ford Expedition XLT)

[@JohnnyFabz]

Brandon Harris yes we had to get it from the dealer also

[@linneslife5678]

Rock Auto. Around $225.

[@donpetrullo356]

2016 Ford F150 Truck 4 Wheel Drive Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly Pair $179 pair

[@donpetrullo356]

2016 Ford F150 Truck 4 Wheel Drive Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly Pair $179 pair

[@acclem3026]

How much was it at the dealer?

[@johnmenshek501]

He doesn't say how to reset the errors.

[@custodioponce1323]

Where did find a replacement part fir the job?

[@JohnnyFabz]

Dealership

[@averagedudeforyou4916]

How did you find your exact fit for your truck?

[@JohnnyFabz]

Dealership is where we sourced the parts. Just give them your vin they can get you the right one

[@Tyrovant]

Shouldn't that have been under warranty?

[@JohnnyFabz]

Truck has a salvage title. No warranty

[@Tyrovant]

@@JohnnyFabz AHHHH that explains it! Thanks.

[@tomkaz3089]

Torque on nuts and bolts would be nice and I cleaned alot of dirty grease off inside should it be greased. other wise great video.Thanks My f150 3 times in for tranny $8000 still has problems. Was a solid ford truck guy now hate ford. And they can shove electric vehicles where the sun don't shine. Ford sucks

[@ericwosinski9430]

Ford wants to charge me $1132 to do this job....

[@mikeraftis6332]

All these kids installing aftermarket wheels with the wrong offsets destroy wheel bearings prematurely. But hey, they think it looks cool.

[@JohnnyFabz]

Yeah doesn’t help for sure. But almost all the comments are almost brand new trucks with same issue on stock wheels and tires.

[@tallonmorrison]

Shit I got 100000km out of my wheel bearing in my 18 f150.

[@scottearls7340]

Wait!!!! This is dangerous!!!!! I have all data and the 4 bolts that you put back into that wheel hub are supposed to be replaced. They are torq to yield bolts. Also the axle nut should be replaced as well. It is also torq to yield as well. Also the vaccume actuated 4wd your supposed to put a vaccume on that to decompress the 4wd actuator that way when. You put the axle back in and you torq that axle nut. It goes to the proper torq spec. If your 4wd still works then your verry lucky. And your truck is dangerous cause it’s now held together with used torq to yield one time use bolts and nuts. Yea you got this job done but it’s half ass and dangerous