how much to replace front wheel bearings on a 2000 ford taurus
2006-12-10 02:35:09 · 10 answers · asked by bubba 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Expect to pay about 4 hours of labour (whatever the hourly labour rate is where you reside) plus the part. I would advise you get FORD wheel bearings, even if it's a couple hundred dollars. I have been through too many horror stories with aftermarket wheel bearings making a CRACKLING noise after the repair. The wheel bearings on your particular vehicle are hub & bearing assemblies. Hope this helps.
2006-12-10 02:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you car is front wheel drive, it's probably not wheel bearings. Get a second opinion from a good brake shop. They can repair both for a lot less than the "stealership" will charge for premium pads. Sounds like wear sensors on your brake pads. But without knowing details about your car it would be only a guess. When was your last brake pad replacement, more than 20,000 miles ago. In most cars brakes and wheel bearings are closely related. Applying the brakes does change the load on the wheel bearings and could stop them from making noise, but usually wheel bearings don't suddenly fail between brake jobs on a well-maintained vehicle.
2016-05-23 02:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bearings on the Taurus are EVIL to replace on your own. You can't even do it unless you have a really stout slide hammer. Even if you do, put that back in the drawer and go buy a tougher one. Saw one Taurus go through 2 slide hammers once before we got the bearing out. Definately pay someone to do this unless you are some sort of sadist.
Best thing to do is to make a few phone calls to shops you actually might take it to as opposed to asking strangers on the internet who don't even live in your same town, but not even in your country. If you want a price, go to the people you'll actually be paying.
Side note; I have had no problems with the aftermarket bearings for this particular model. Have them in my Windstar with no problems.
2006-12-10 02:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think on your vehicle the bearing comes by itself. If this is the case, the labor time is 1.5 hours and the bearing itself is under $50 aftermarket. If this is what you have, I would recommend taking it to a mechanic as they are not easy to do without the proper tools.
In the event that it is a hub bearing assembly, the labor is an hour and the cost is under $150. This you could do yourself.
2006-12-10 03:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably $200 Good luck. Don't stress...it's only a one time deal for each wheel. Bearings last a long time.
2006-12-10 02:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
average price for front bearings is normally about $50 each, the best place to have the repair done is normally the dealer but make sure it is a dealer you can trust, they have the techs that have gone to school/training and specialize in these repairs. parts aren't as cheap but quality work.
2006-12-10 02:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by num1huckfinn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did mine myself and it cost me $140 for the 2 hubs. I asked a couple of garages and dealers and they all wanted between $300-$400 for both hubs parts and labor.
2006-12-10 05:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your up to it,just get a hanes book.it will tell you step by step how to do the job.it will save you a lot of money.
2006-12-10 02:40:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go buy a haines manual for your car. It'll show you step by step on how to do it.
2006-12-10 02:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋