Dorman 951-849 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Rear

Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly for Ford and Mercury

Dorman 951-849 is a rear wheel bearing and hub assembly for specific Ford and Mercury applications. It combines the hub with critical bearing replacement components for a complete rear-end repair on vehicles such as the Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Mercury Montego, and Mercury Sable.

Key Features

• Rear wheel bearing and hub assembly for select 2005-2009 Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Includes the hub and critical bearing replacement components for a complete repair
• 38-spline design
• Flange included with a circular flange shape
• 5 wheel studs included; 0.5 wheel stud size
• ABS tone ring included for vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking systems
• 4 flange bolt holes with a 114.3 mm bolt circle diameter
• Hub pilot diameter: 87 mm; wheel pilot diameter: 63.15 mm; brake pilot diameter: 67.9 mm
• Interchanges with 8F9Z1104B, WE61386, and MOOG 512299

Detailed Description

Dorman 951-849 is built for rear hub service where the bearing and hub assembly need to be replaced together. It is engineered for select 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred and Ford Freestyle models, plus 2005-2007 Mercury Montego and 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, and Mercury Sable rear applications. The assembly includes an ABS tone ring and is specified for vehicles with anti-lock braking systems, helping maintain proper wheel speed signal operation after repair. This part number, 951-849, is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications and is also referenced by 8F9Z1104B, WE61386, and MOOG 512299.

Common Repair Issues

• Rear wheel bearing noise or growling
• Wheel hub play or looseness
• ABS warning light related to rear wheel speed signal issues
• Uneven wheel rotation caused by worn hub components
• Vibration or roughness from the rear wheel end

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses the specified ABS tone ring setup and compare flange, pilot, bolt circle, and spline specifications to the original part. Clean the mounting surface thoroughly and inspect related rear suspension and brake components for wear before reassembly. For 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and Taurus X, as well as Mercury Sable rear service, confirm the replacement matches the original hub configuration.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement hub assemblies are built as service parts for specific vehicle applications and are specified with the dimensions and ABS features needed for the listed rear fitments. Part number 951-849 is engineered to match the required hub and bearing configuration for the covered Ford and Mercury models.