Mevotech G510072 Wheel Bearing - Front

Front Wheel Bearing for Ford, Mazda, and Mercury

Mevotech G510072 is a pre-greased front wheel bearing built for select Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner applications. With a 42.0 inside diameter, 78.0 outside diameter, and 3.5 width, it is specified for direct-fit front wheel service on covered vehicles.

Key Features

• Pre-greased for ready-to-install service
• Gen 1 bearing generation
• Inside diameter: 42.0
• Outside diameter: 78.0
• Width: 3.5
• Front position application
• Mevotech part number G510072

Application Details

Compatible With 2001-2012 Ford Escape, front; 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, front; 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, front; and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner, front. This Mevotech wheel bearing is a direct replacement for front-end driveline and axle service where the original bearing has worn, become noisy, or developed excess play. Mevotech G510072 also cross-references SKF FW186 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Front wheel humming or growling at speed
• Excess wheel play or looseness
• Rough rotation from bearing wear
• Noise that changes during turns
• Service needs on a worn front hub bearing assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and front position before ordering. Inspect the hub, axle interface, and surrounding components for wear or damage during replacement. Verify bearing dimensions against the original part to ensure proper fitment on the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, or Mercury Mariner application.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech supplies this bearing as a pre-greased replacement component with OE-style dimensional specifications for the listed applications. The Gen 1 design and published measurements support accurate parts matching for front wheel service.