How OFTEN should I.have to replace 2004 Expl wheel bearings?

[2004monroe]

I was fortunate and didn't have to replace my 2004 wheel bearings until I got to.about 100k miles...front and rear.... Had the dealership do it. Paid about $1600 for all 4. 30k later, the front ones need to be replaced again.

I find it strange that my first ones lasted so long, and the next only a third of the time...I'm headed to the dealership.tomorrow to "express my concern".

Should the 2nd set have worn out so quickly?

 

[chopperb]

They probably used the motorcraft ones. We use timken bearings when we have to replace them. Done many and never had an issue with them.

 

[FordFool2]

What's wrong with the Motorcraft hub assemblies? The original Motorcrafts lasted 100k why wouldn't you expect the replacements to do the same. I believe the Motorcraft have a Timken bearing pressed in it.

 

[chopperb]

Motorcraft bearings are crap. We used them in the past and they have a high failure rate. They may have been great when the trucks were built but the new ones dont last.