GMB 725-0013 Wheel Bearing - Rear

Rear Wheel Bearing for Explorer, Mountaineer, and Aviator

GMB 725-0013 is a rear wheel bearing built to meet or exceed OEM specifications for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is a driven hub assembly design for vehicles that do not use an ABS sensor in the bearing and do not require an ABS tone ring or wheel studs at the hub.

Key Features

• Rear wheel bearing for select Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Mercury Mountaineer, and Lincoln Aviator models
• Driven hub assembly design
• ABS sensor not included
• ABS tone ring not required
• Wheel studs not required
• Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications
• Part number 725-0013 for catalog and cross-reference use

Detailed Description

This GMB wheel bearing is engineered for rear axle service on 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator applications. The driven hub assembly design supports the rear wheel mounting setup used on these vehicles, while the no-sensor, no-tone-ring configuration keeps the part aligned with the original equipment layout. If you are replacing a worn rear wheel bearing on a Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer, GMB 725-0013 provides an OE-spec replacement option for the correct rear position.

This part cross-references SKF GRW259 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear wheel noise caused by bearing wear
• Wheel play or looseness at the rear hub
• Vibration from a deteriorated rear bearing assembly
• ABS-related fitment concerns when the original setup does not use a sensor or tone ring
• Service replacement needs for rear hub-bearing assemblies on Explorer, Mountaineer, and Aviator models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear-position fitment before installation and match the original hub configuration on the vehicle. Verify that the replacement matches the existing ABS and hub design requirements, since this part does not use an ABS sensor, does not require an ABS tone ring, and does not include wheel studs. For best results, inspect related rear suspension and axle components during service.

• Fits 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, rear
• Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, rear
• Fits 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, rear
• Fits 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, rear

Quality Assurance

GMB states this wheel bearing is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, supporting a direct-replacement approach for the listed rear applications. Part number 725-0013 is used for identification and interchange matching across the same vehicle coverage.