Timken LM12749FP Wheel Bearing - Front Outer

Timken LM12749FP Wheel Bearing

The Timken LM12749FP is a tapered roller wheel bearing for front outer applications on select Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs. It is built for wheel-end service where radial and axial load control matter, including Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and related platforms.

Key Features

• Tapered roller wheel bearing for front outer positions
• Supports both radial and axial loads in wheel-end service
• Timken engineering for durable, compact bearing performance
• Replacement bearing for select Ford F-150 and Ford Expedition applications
• Cross-references National LM12749 for the same application

Application Details

Compatible With 1997-2003 Ford F-150, front outer; 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, front outer; 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, front outer; 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, front outer; 1997-1999 Ford F-250, front outer; and 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, front outer. The LM12749FP is also listed for performance and optional component-in-set applications with O.E. polymer cage notes on several of these vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Front wheel bearing noise on Ford F-150 and Ford Expedition models
• Wheel-end looseness or rough rotation at the front outer bearing
• Load-related wear in tapered roller bearing service
• Service replacement for Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Blackwood front outer bearings

Installation Notes

Replace the inner cone and outer cup at the same time to maintain bearing life and reliability. Verify the vehicle year, model, and front outer position before installation, and inspect the hub, spindle, and related wheel-end components for wear or damage.

Quality Assurance

Timken is recognized for tapered roller bearing engineering and technical support in driveline and axle applications. The LM12749FP is built to meet the demands of wheel-end service on select Ford and Lincoln platforms.