2019 F-150 4x4 Front Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement

[@andrewconlow5627]

Very Detailed the only person i found thus far that demonstrated correctly how to remove the wire. Great job. Thank you!

[@219jello]

Thanks for watching!

[@RealAlphaWarrior]

Man, thank you. Money is tight right now and my front passenger hub is humming like some huge Nitto tires I dont have. 2018 F150 Sport, 175,000 (Yes, I drive alot) and this is the first issue this girl has given me. Palm Springs Ford wants $652 for part $220 labor. I will be ordering part and have your video on the ipad to guide me through. Wanted to watch once first. You didnt have to take the time to do this and you did, so just know you added some financial relief to a family in SoCal you dont know. May God put some blessings in your path. Semper Fi

[@williammastenbrook9101]

Thanks so much for making this. Not much out there for 2019 F150.

[@219jello]

@@williammastenbrook9101 thank you for watching!

[@joshmiller1141]

Thanks so much for this. I got it done in under two hours and saved a fortune. The bearing noise came on so gradually I didn’t notice how bad it had gotten. Now truck is so quiet it’s strange haha

[@219jello]

Thanks for watching, glad you got it fixed

[@goodcleanfun3118]

I bought a 2018 F150 with 41,000 miles last year. It had a loud terrible noise and Ford told me it was just the tires humming. Four agonizing months later I decided to replace the hub assembly on that exact same wheel. Now it is super quiet. I can't believe they wear out that fast. Great vid!

[@219jello]

Yeah I can't believe how many fail so soon

[@Marcus-sk2xf]

@@219jelloCould it be the quality of the alloy?

[@ksale22]

Mine just seized at 60k. Amongst several other issues. $70k truck. Can’t believe it. In Henry Fords autobiography he wrote that “if anything ever goes wrong with any of our Fords, it’s my fault”

[@jetboy770371]

I have a 2020 F-150 with 12k miles and I am watching for future reference when the time comes. I bought it as a retirement gift. I was an airline mechanic, and I do miss the wrenching and colorful language !

[@219jello]

Congratulations on retirement! So far this set of bearings are lasting but I don't have very high hopes.

[@CDeHeer97]

Great video. I'm waiting on UPS with the hub for my '19. Same dash error crap. I've added the needle nose and Channel locks to the tool list and will tackle this with confidence once parts are received. Really enjoy the real guy touch to the video. Favorite line: 3:57 "Don't be a Moron and Fuck Shit Up More Than It Has To Be" Words to live by!

[@219jello]

Thanks for watching and enjoying my sarcastic humor 😄

[@rons1552]

This was a very good video. After watching, I changed both wheel bearing/front hubs. Went perfect, I recommend watching this video if changing hubs.

[@219jello]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching

[@millerjw3]

Your commentary is hilarious Jello and your video was great. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@219jello]

Thanks for stopping by and watching!

[@alexpope5327]

Great vid, thank you. I have a set of bearings ordered for my 18 F150. At 100K now, it's been humming for a while now. I thought it was the tires cause they were crap. Replaced and noise stayed. Hoping they come in later this week. Got rotors and pads to do while I'm in there so I will take the caliper bracket apart myself...

[@lstint233]

My 2019 F150, at 63k miles, has a front Bearing hum noise as well. Thanks for sharing this.

[@219jello]

I'm on my 2nd aftermarket pair. So far so good at 131k miles

[@tristyncox9602]

One good way to tell which side is by veering left or right when driving at speed. Veering right will load the left bearing. Veering left will load the right. Great vid!

[@alvin1364able]

Thanks for taking the time to help out.

[@TinkerandBuild]

Awesome man. I have a 21 with 74k on it, and it sounds like I have 35's on onit. BUT I DON"T. It was REALLY hard to find a hub assembly, but found one from Orileys and this is just what I needed to get the job done. GOIng to tackle it later today.

[@219jello]

Good luck on your repair. I think mine are in the early stages of failure. I drive on one of the worse stretches of highway in the Midwest. Beats the living crap out of my suspension. Probably why I eat them up, although the set in this video have lasted the longest so far. RockAuto is where I buy mine. Takes a few days but they always have stock

[@paulgriego1346]

Having same issue with my 2019, bearings are on back order. Other dealerships in the area have them in stock but don’t want to sell them to the servicing dealer. It’s still under warranty, I’m half tempted to just buy my own and do it myself. Thanks for the detailed video

[@219jello]

Check out Rock Auto. They do offer top quality brands too like Timken. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@jasonbabcock2742]

I was wondering if I could handle this repair myself. I think I can now with your assistance. The abs connector was what I was most concerned about.

[@219jello]

It was pretty easy

[@stifflers69mom1]

14:42 ……that hub should be out when the motor is off, then when the motor is on it should suck back using vacuum …at 14:42 you are right !!! there is something going on with that vacuum hub you might have to take it all apart again next winter

[@Exhalation19]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I'm doing this right now.

[@219jello]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@terryelliott9016]

Great video. Thanks for doing it.

[@B0bBau3r]

85k on my 19 F150 and I’m about to do my drive side after watching your video

[@leonardharper4776]

I'll be changing the exact same ones on my truck tomorrow

[@alb12345672]

Working on a 2011 6.2L platinum from Rural Maine now Upstate NY. The lug nuts are welded to the wheels. The strongest impact just rounded them out after 5 mins :lol:

[@219jello]

Holy shit!

[@cbrsprock]

Great vid , have a 2018 Lariat - the ABS Xmas tree lights went off - Forscan said right front abs sensor - pulled it to find it loaded with bearing grease + a groove worn into it and a nice silver metallic paste as well. Just ordered the OEM HUB-471 from RockAuto get me through the winter - in milder weather I'm doing them both again with the Timken bearing assemblies -they always last ! They're what I've used in Volvo's in the past as all the others are simply inferior products in my opinion.

[@219jello]

Yes Timken makes good stuff

[@219jello]

Thanks for watching!

[@rebelwolves]

Talking about the splines on the hub. These trucks use Integrated Wheel Ends to engage 4 wheel drive. Its vacuum operated. Sometimes you will get a noise in the front end that will go away if you put it in 4 wheel drive. That's generally a vacuum issue and usually cost about $8 to fix.

[@219jello]

It's always engaged fine.

[@rebelwolves]

@@219jello The issue would actually be while disengaged. They use vacuum to operate in 2 wheel drive and no vacuum for 4 wheel drive. A vacuum leak can cause the hubs to partially engage while driving. Makes an awful sound. Also which hubs did you go with and have you had any issues out of them? I've heard of some people getting less than a year out of certain name brand hubs. I'm just now replacing mine on 2107 at 120k miles. I also have leveling kit and just about everyone I've seen replacing these has been running some sort of AT or MT tire. Thinking they don't like heavy tires (I have 10-ply or "E")

[@lordscribnuts]

Just replaced one yesterday, 59000 miles.

[@paulgiusto4831]

You will notice better mileage after the swap 😊

[@219jello]

Yeah for sure. Think I'm getting ready to swap out again soon. At 140k miles and can hear them a little

[@Gustav041106]

Both of my front wheel bearings and IWE’s went out at 50,000 miles on my 2018 f-150, what in the world is Ford doing with their quality? Also, there’s a back order on the front wheel bearings so they gave me some aftermarket shit that I hope will last at least 50,000 miles but I’m not very hopeful seeing that The factory bearings lasted only 50,000 miles. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

[@MRTEE-sy7sb]

Those electrical connector tabs a a pain in the ass. They are literally a rubic’s cube. Every one is different and seems they change them every other year.

[@Blanco_5.0]

Great video

[@219jello]

Thanks for watching!

[@roseguard7239]

Had an 08 f150 with a 155k before I did a single thing to it. Minus the rust it was great. At only 62k on my 18 f150 I’m getting a rubbing/ humming sound from 15-40mph on the front end which I’m guessing is hubs. Also my body control module (BCM) failed. Tough to defend Ford these days with their shit product. Definately not using motor craft when I do my hubs. Someone told me Toyota is the brand with the most assembly in America these days…pretty sad. Anyway awesome Video thanks.

[@bordersoldier]

Use one lug nut when hammering off your rotor

[@ahoo5753]

I’ve seen a few of the ford coveralls ,they use the same ones

[@RickyConnelley]

Check the vacuum lines to the iwe hubs about every oil change or so. They’re known to fail. I’ve changed mine twice so far. Terrible system, vacuum fail during driving causes severe damage to iwe system.

[@jaym7369]

First, thank you for this very helpful video . 12/3/23 Thought I would add this info, even though I haven’t purchased or replaced hub/bearing on my 2015 4WD …yet. My local south Florida ford dealer price is $383.46 Fairway Ford in Ohio $249.75

[@219jello]

Is that per side including the wheel bearing and labor?

[@jaym7369]

@@219jello 1 side, just the part, no install.

[@briandifit1447]

Thanks man

[@katslod2]

I just put my 3rd replacement one in on the right side yesterday. 3rd time since April 2023. 4th bearing in the vehicle since new and I only have 45K miles on it.

[@219jello]

Wow that's pretty bad. You try a top quality brand yet?

[@katslod2]

Yes, all 3 of them have 3 year warranty.

[@katslod2]

@@219jello yes, they all had 3 year warranties, so I didn't pay for them. Found out specs for torquing are around 275-450 and, perhaps, couldn't get it tight enough without a breaker bar. Loose bearings can prematurely wear them out. That was possibly what caused the last two. It's torqued to 410 now, so we'll see if that makes a difference.

[@kevingriffin4123]

Never had a problem with mine! I also retired from Les Schwab and did a lot of bearing replacements but not on F150's

[@219jello]

So far so good with the replacements. At 125k miles now and no issues. The original ones had seals that failed in my opinion. Shouldn't have crap in the bearings at the milage the stock ones had on them.

[@kevingriffin4123]

@@219jello Yea if the seals fail bearings fail quickly I don't like the reverse hubs and seals on the F150 but I really did replace much of the compared to Dodge or Chevy

[@johnharland2336]

The 4wheel gear is activated by vacuum. You have to put a vacuum hose on it to recesses the gear.

[@219jello]

Right, I didn't have to do anything with it. Just use to Chevy stuff before getting this truck. I figured it out after looking it over. Pretty cool deal Ford came up with.

[@BluegillsandBeyond]

There is already a vacuum hose on it. Just turn the truck on and it puts a vacuum on the hub and it recesses.

[@pierreverdoni]

exact and it is easier and you get to test the vacumn at the same time @@BluegillsandBeyond

[@danz0007]

I noticed you did not mention greasing the new bearings so I assume they come greased adequately , good video , i usually clean up hub and rotor and apply a little anti sease for the future

[@219jello]

Wheel bearing hubs come with the proper amount and proper type of grease in them. I don't use anti-seize on the caliper bolts or caliper bracket bolts. They are supposed to have loc-tite on them but I just don't use anything. The slider pins should have a ceramic lube on them because of the high heat. Other lubes will burn and stick the pins.

[@jamestone265]

Just think if we could grease them.. they would never wear out. Like my 56 Ford.

[@user-vi6vv2wr5w]

i'm trying to convince my son that we can do this at home, if not, i'll drive him to work and do it myself lol. we have a 2018 ford F150. 152,000 miles and right side hub is going out

[@219jello]

It's really not very difficult at all. It's easier than a Chevy because the spindle nut is so much smaller and comes off much faster.

[@curtiscox1897]

It says 30 in the book , it also says to replace with new nut but it wasn’t available at the auto parts store so I reused mine

[@219jello]

As long as the old nut has a little bite left to it, you're fine. 30 minutes to lift, truck, remove wheel, remove brakes, remove bearing and reassemble is a tall order.

[@kennethmoore5034]

2019 F150, having the same problem I just bought it not even a month I had it is having a same problem

[@anandchundi6805]

" I worked in the bearing industry for years "

[@junior130007]

Do you not have to use a vacuum pump? I seen some videos where they do and some they don’t? And great video by the way

[@219jello]

Thanks! Yes, my hubs have vacuum actuators. I just think they seemed like they were weird because my truck wasn't running.

[@jaredwalsh6157]

Does the 4 wheel drive work properly I’ve seen people using vac pumps to retract the hub spines on the hub to install.

[@219jello]

Yes it works fine

[@88smither]

What brand did you go with and who did you order with? I have a 19' 4x4 as well. Thanks

[@219jello]

I bought from Rockauto.com and went with their cheapest ones at the time.

[@fourcforex3192]

Anybody care to recommend or suggest a good replacement brand or make/model for these bearings? Much appreciated!

[@219jello]

I'm going with Timken next time. Much more expensive but they are a very good bearing manufacturer

[@JW714]

I have the same year fx4 one side went another month the other side went. Every dealer from California to back east tells me there on back order no one has in stock.

[@219jello]

I bought aftermarket bearings from Rockauto online. Got em in 2 days. They are cheep China ones though and I've already changed these that are in this video.

[@JW714]

@@219jello só the after markets didn’t hold up either?

[@JW714]

@@219jello I purchased after market on eBay for the reason I couldn’t find the oem.

[@219jello]

@@JW714 the cheapest ones on rockauto didn't last much longer than 10k miles. One felt a little rough and looked dirty inside so probably shitty seal. I'm going with Timken next time

[@219jello]

@@JW714 they were under the 1 year warranty still

[@cesarramirez7990]

How you cleared the codes ,,I have a windshield wipes Symbol on saying it's empty but it's full,,any ideas??

[@219jello]

Probably a bad level sensor on the windshield wiper fluid tank

[@rendiewmit86]

I have a 2018 I've had for over 2 years. Put brand new Cooper Discoverer tires on over a year ago. Now I'm hearing "road noise" sounds like a mud tire. I'm assuming it's the hubs. Is that the sound they make when going bad? The tires seem to wear uneven so I had them rotated and it still makes the noise. Also, if only 1 hub is bad should i still replace both or just replace the bad one?

[@219jello]

Yep mine sounded like tires too

[@rendiewmit86]

​@@219jello I edited my original post to include the following. If one is bad should I just replace the one or go ahead and replace both?

[@mikeraftis6332]

Anyways isn’t a word, anyway nice video.

[@user-vi6vv2wr5w]

If it didn't fix all your problems, either clear the codes or a hard reset...

[@stephenpistoia1227]

Just replaced mine 78k 😢

[@bordersoldier]

146k before my first one went out on 2016

[@219jello]

I drive on a shitty ass highway going to and from work. 80/94 in Northwest Indiana and the Bishop Ford into the Southside of Chicago. Pretty sure that isn't helping matters. But to see contamination in the bearings makes me lean towards the seals failing prematurely. No bearing can handle crap getting into them

[@robbie5681]

Would this cause vibration at highway speed, 90 km/h or 60 mph?

[@219jello]

It could if real worn out and loose. Vibration is usually a bad CV axle or tire/wheel

[@bbreezy2060]

My 2019 wheel hub started humming at 35k miles. Completely failed at 45k miles. Ford has something like 7,000 wheel hubs on back order. This is a known issue that Ford will not acknowledge.

[@219jello]

Even aftermarket have contamination issues.

[@bbreezy2060]

@@219jello when I pulled mine apart today, there is not a metal piece covering the axle nut to the hub. Definitely contaminated

[@juanquintero1921]

Did you end up finding out what those codes was

[@219jello]

Wheel speed sensor was getting a bad signal. When that happens, the advance track, traction control and abs systems will be disabled. That's why all the lights came on.

[@SapperMorton]

I have to do this in a few days. I have a 6 inch suspension lift. Will this be a factor?

[@219jello]

I don't think it will matter at all

[@SapperMorton]

@@219jello I'm gonna give it a go if it doesn't rain this weekend. I appreciate the video!

[@219jello]

@SapperMorton thanks for watching and good luck

[@cammoxx]

Do you have a a url for your wheel Bearing? Thanks

[@219jello]

Ordered from rockauto.com At the time, they were the cheapest ones they offered

[@machmslf]

Lol try pulling all those bolts out and hub living in the salt belt

[@219jello]

I actually do. Rust city out here. Just lucky my truck isn't too old yet

[@patrickfarneth3876]

Question....what class of bearing is Ford using? I'm betting its the cheapest they could find. Anyone know?

[@219jello]

I'd think most are ABEC 5. I'm seeing more of an issue with contamination. It don't help driving on the shitty Indiana/Illinois highways either.

[@patrickfarneth3876]

@@219jello much salt used here in winter. And open architecture wheels admit lots of dirt, etc.

[@sambone1015]

Should have swapped out your iwe actuators while you were there.

[@219jello]

They work

[@billpeirce7127]

Nice. I am doing mine soon. Jst baught the part today. I only hv almost 48k on mine. This should be a recall!!!! Ford has really went to hell!!!! Ben a Ford fan and supporter my hole life. Same with my family. Don't think I will ever buy Ford again. Nothing last anymore. 78k for my 2017 5.0 F-150 Lariat with a Roush supercharger. I absolutely love it. But seriously 48k and already problems. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 Ford needs to come back to reality with their prices and shit quality parts. Pluss what do the do with the paint!!! One coat of primer, one coat of paint, and one clear coat???🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 Seriously Ford on a 78k Truck???

[@219jello]

To be fair, wheel bearings are made by a 2nd tier automotive manufacturer like NTN bearing. I had my new at the time 2017 Chevy LTZ Z71 wheel bearing go out at 30k miles. As far as the paint goes, well I happen to work in paint department at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant. There is an E-coat process that's takes place before prime so that definitely helps. It's all about jobs per hour for the big 3. They all use the same methods so Fords paint isn't any different than GM or Stellantis. My F150 is at 130k miles and I'm pretty happy with it. I'm a Chevy guy but this F150 has been more reliable than my Silverado was. It's a crap shoot when you buy a vehicle anymore.

[@user-vi6vv2wr5w]

moral of the story, don't buy a ford...

[@219jello]

My brand new (at the time) 2017 Z71 LTZ had to go in for warranty work at 30k miles to have a wheel bearing replaced. It's not the brand of vehicle, it's the manufacturer of the wheel bearings that's to blame.

[@biz4twobiz463]

nice video. According to FORD, the wheel hub bolts and axle nut are "one time use". Also, adding blue or orange thread locker is recommended for the wheel hub bolts and caliper bolts. Otherwise, clear explanation.

[@219jello]

Thanks for the input!