Parts for your 2014 Ford Falcon-Wheel hubs

2014 Ford Falcon wheel hubs

Wheel hubs are absolutely fitted to the 2014 Ford Falcon, and they’re very much relevant to servicing. Technical documentation confirms this: the Ford Falcon FG/FG X Workshop Manual (2014) covers “Wheel Hub and Bearing” procedures in Section 204-01 (Front Suspension) and Section 205-02 (Rear Drive Axle). Ford’s Microcat/OEM parts catalogue also lists complete front and rear hub-and-bearing assemblies for 2014 Falcons, including ABS-compatible units. Major aftermarket catalogues (e.g., SKF and Timken) likewise specify sealed hub/bearing assemblies for both front and rear of FG and FG X models. That settles it — hubs are part of the package.

On a 2014 Falcon, the wheel hub is the sturdy bit that the brake disc and wheel bolt to. Inside it lives a sealed bearing that lets the wheel spin smoothly while supporting the car’s weight. The front hubs are bolt-on units, typically with the ABS tone ring/sensor provision integrated. At the rear, the hub assembly sits in the independent rear suspension upright, with the driveshaft running through it. They’re sealed-for-life, so there’s no greasing — when a bearing wears, the whole hub assembly is replaced.

What’s the job? Keep the wheel straight, true and quiet at highway speed. A healthy hub holds correct alignment, keeps the brake disc running square, and feeds clean wheel-speed data to the ABS/ESC. A tired one can make the car wander, pulse through the pedal, throw an ABS light or chew out tyres.

There’s no fixed replacement interval. Best practice in Australia and New Zealand is to check hubs at every service — spin and listen for a rumble, feel for play at 12 and 6 o’clock, look for rusty dust or grease staining, and make sure the ABS lead/connector is tidy. Avoid pressure-washing directly at the hub face and don’t over-torque wheel nuts, both can shorten bearing life.

• Common symptoms: humming that rises with speed, a growl in sweeping turns, ABS warning, hot hub after a drive, or uneven tyre wear.
• Replacement tips: use quality assemblies, clean the knuckle/hub mating face, seat the ABS connector properly, and torque fasteners and the axle nut to spec. If one front hub fails at high kays, consider doing both fronts. Get an alignment check afterwards, especially if a kerb strike prompted the job.

Done right, fresh hubs bring back that quiet, planted Falcon feel — ideal for long Kiwi and Aussie kilometres.

How long do wheel hubs last on a 2014 Falcon?

Many see 120,000–250,000 km, but life varies with road quality, wheel/tyre size, loads and kerb hits. Regular checks will catch wear early before it affects tyres or brakes.

Can the bearing be replaced separately from the hub?

On FG/FG X Falcons, the bearing is integrated into a sealed hub assembly front and rear. It’s not serviced separately — the complete hub/bearing unit is replaced.

What are the tell-tale signs a hub needs replacing?

A speed-dependent rumble, play at the wheel, ABS/traction light, brake shudder not fixed by discs/pads, heat at the hub after a drive, or irregular tyre wear are all strong indicators.