Parts for your 2015 Ford Falcon-Wheel bearings

2015 Ford Falcon wheel bearings — what they do and when to replace them

Wheel bearings are absolutely relevant to the 2015 Ford Falcon (FG X). Ford’s FG X Falcon Workshop Manual (2014–2016) identifies unitised, sealed hub-and-bearing assemblies at both the front and rear, and Ford’s Microcat parts catalogue, along with common aftermarket catalogues (Timken, SKF), list direct-fit hub units for this model. So yes — the 2015 Falcon runs sealed wheel bearings integrated into the hub, with an ABS encoder ring built in.

On the FG X, these sealed hub assemblies carry the car’s weight and let the wheels spin smoothly with minimal friction. Because they’re sealed, they don’t need periodic cleaning or repacking with grease like older Falcons did. Instead, they’re inspected during routine servicing and replaced as a complete hub assembly if worn or noisy.

There’s no fixed replacement interval — condition and kilometres matter more. Many last well past 120,000 km, but hard hits, potholes, kerb strikes, or contaminated water can cut that short. As part of normal servicing, techs will check for roughness, play, and noise, and scan for ABS issues.

• Common signs it’s time: a humming or growl that changes with speed or when loading the car in corners, ABS warning light (from a faulty encoder), heat at the hub after a drive, or detectable play when rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock.
• Inspection tips: assess during tyre rotations, road-test on a smooth road, and check for uneven tyre wear that could hint at bearing or alignment issues.

Replacement on the FG X is straightforward but precise: the hub assembly is removed and a new unit fitted. Fronts are a bolt-on hub, the rears are also a sealed unit, and removing the driveshaft may be required. Correct torque of the axle nut and hub fasteners to Ford spec is critical to bearing life and ABS accuracy, and wheel nuts should be tightened evenly with a torque wrench rather than belted on with a rattle gun.

Quality parts matter — a good hub assembly with the correct ABS encoder will help avoid false ABS triggers. After replacement, a short road test and an alignment check (if the knuckle was disturbed) round out the job. Look after the bearings by avoiding deep water where possible, keeping tyres properly inflated, and steering clear of sharp kerb hits — the Falcon will thank them with quieter, smoother kilometres.

Popular questions about 2015 Ford Falcon wheel bearings

How can someone tell if a Falcon wheel bearing is failing?

They’ll usually hear a steady humming or growling that gets louder with speed and may change when weaving gently left and right. There can also be play when the wheel is rocked at 12 and 6 o’clock, heat around the hub after a drive, or an ABS light if the encoder in the hub is unhappy.

Do wheel bearings on the FG X need greasing?

No. The 2015 FG X uses sealed, unitised hub-and-bearing assemblies. They’re non-serviceable, when worn or noisy, the whole hub unit is replaced. Routine servicing focuses on inspection rather than lubrication.

Should both front or rear bearings be replaced together?

It’s fine to replace only the noisy or loose hub. That said, if one side has failed at high kilometres or after a big impact, many workshops recommend assessing the opposite side as it can be at similar life. Always torque everything to spec and road-test afterwards.