Dorman 14117 Wheel Hub Bolt - Front or Rear

Wheel Hub Bolt for Ford Explorer

Dorman 14117 wheel hub bolts are direct replacement fasteners for securing the hub to the knuckle or spindle on specified Ford Explorer applications. Built from carbon steel with a 10.9 bolt grade and fine 14 mm threads, this hardware is made to match original equipment performance where the factory bolt has rounded off heads or damaged threads.

Key Features

• Direct replacement wheel hub bolt for select Ford Explorer front and rear applications
• Carbon steel construction for strength in hub-to-knuckle fastening
• 10.9 bolt grade for OE-style fastening performance
• Fine 14 mm thread diameter for specified applications
• 18 mm hex size for service and removal
• Length: 77.2 mm
• Cross-reference: Ford W714516S439

Detailed Description

Dorman 14117 is a wheel hub bolt engineered for vehicles that require a fine-thread, 14 mm hub fastener. It is designed for Ford Explorer models where the hub must be secured to the knuckle or spindle, including 2011-2015 Ford Explorer front applications and 2012-2016 Ford Explorer rear applications, plus 2017-2019 Ford Explorer front applications. If you are replacing stripped, rounded, or damaged hub hardware on a Ford Explorer, this part number 14117 provides an OE-style service solution.

Material and dimensional details matter in driveline and axle service, and this bolt uses carbon steel construction with a 10.9 grade rating to meet the demands of hub retention. The fine thread design and 18 mm hex size support proper fitment on the specified Ford Explorer configurations.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rounded-off wheel hub bolt heads during removal
• Damaged or stripped hub bolt threads
• Loose or compromised hub-to-knuckle fastening
• Corrosion-related service issues on original hardware
• Replacement needs during wheel hub or spindle service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread diameter, thread pitch, hex size, and bolt length before installation. Use the correct torque specification for the vehicle and service procedure, and inspect the hub, knuckle, and mating surfaces for wear or damage before reassembly. This part number 14117 is listed for Ford Explorer front and rear positions only as shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement hardware to match original equipment function for specified applications. This wheel hub bolt is built to OE-style specifications for the listed Ford Explorer fitments.