Parts for your 2016 Ford Falcon-Wheel bearings

2016 Ford Falcon wheel bearings — what they do and when to replace them

According to the Ford FG X Falcon workshop manual (front and rear hub and bearing sections) and AU/NZ parts catalogues commonly used by dealers and aftermarket suppliers, the 2016 Ford Falcon (FG X) is fitted with sealed, unitised wheel hub and bearing assemblies front and rear. So wheel bearings are absolutely relevant on this model.

On the Falcon, the wheel bearings carry the car’s weight and let the wheels spin smoothly with minimal drag. Because they’re built into a sealed hub unit, they also keep the ABS tone ring running true and help the tyres wear evenly. That sealed design is great for durability and low maintenance, but it also means there’s no greasing or adjustment—when a bearing wears out, the hub assembly is replaced as a complete unit.

There’s no set replacement interval in the factory service schedule. Instead, they’re inspected at each service. If the driver reports a humming or droning that rises with road speed, a growl in sweeping turns, or there’s play felt at the wheel, it’s time for a closer look. A failing bearing can also trigger an ABS light if the encoder ring signal goes wonky.

• Common signs: speed-related hum, rumble when cornering, ABS light, heat at the hub, uneven tyre wear, or free play at 12 and 6 o’clock.
• Quick checks: spin and listen on a hoist, feel for roughness, check for movement at the wheel, and road test on a quiet surface.

When replacement’s due on a 2016 Falcon, the tech swaps the sealed hub/bearing assembly. Best practice is to clean the knuckle face, use new single‑use fasteners where specified (often the axle/hub nut), and torque everything to the factory spec. The ABS sensor and encoder need to stay clean and correctly aligned. After refit, a short road test confirms the noise is gone and ABS data looks healthy, an alignment check is wise if other suspension work was done.

To help bearings last, keep tyres correctly inflated and rotated, avoid hard kerb strikes, and have wheels torqued to spec rather than hammered on with an impact gun. And don’t blast the hub centre with a pressure washer—water and grit are the enemies of even sealed units over time.

FAQs

Does a 2016 Ford Falcon use serviceable (greaseable) bearings or sealed hubs?
It uses sealed, unitised hub and bearing assemblies at both ends. They’re not adjustable or greaseable, when worn, the whole hub unit is replaced.

How can someone tell if a Falcon wheel bearing is failing?
Listen for a speed‑related hum that gets louder on certain corners, feel for roughness when the wheel is spun off the ground, and check for play at the wheel. An ABS warning can also point to a deteriorating encoder in the hub.

How often should Falcon wheel bearings be replaced?
There’s no fixed kilometre interval. Many last well past 100,000–200,000 km. Inspect at every service and replace on condition—noise, play, heat, or ABS faults are the cues.