I have a question? My F-250 Superduty has 48000 mile on it and i was wondering if it is normal for a wheel bearing to go at this mileage? Could someone tell me how much they run price wise and also how difficult they are to install? thank you
Jay

Mileage does sound low. A bit more information would be very helpful.

What year truck?

What drive line configuration?

Front or rear wheel bearing?

What do you use it for?

Dave / Believer45

the year is 2004, the truck is an automatic, the front left wheel bearing and the truck has been only used for transportation too and from work all highway. I work in construction, so the truck is put to work, but not really hard. I just put a 8'6" fisher plow on it and i just want to make sure everything is running properly. thank you for your response. Jay

I assume 4x4 if you are plowing snow. The newest 4x4 I have been inside is a 1971 F150 and that was 30 years ago. I can't be of any help in that department. I am surprised at a 2004 with that low mileage having bearing issues. How is your preventive maintenance? How often do you check the differential oil levels? Of course the mileage puts you out of warranty on the bearings, right? Hopefully someone with experience with the newer trucks will chime in with help for you.

Dave / Believer45

A lot of areas had excessive rain this year. Driving through water over the bearing level will cause early bearing failure.

bearings are made to withstand water. if they were' everyone's car would be buggered in the rain.

Water will wash out greese which is why you have to lube boat trailer bearings frequently.

it would take some serious water pressure to remove grease from a bearing. besides, they're protected with rubber boots, to stop that kind of thing from happening.

grease is oil-based, it doesn't dissolve in water and unless the water is at a fair pressure it will do absolutely nothing to the grease packing.

Your bearing if like my half ton is a hub assembly.There is no grease access it is all sealed. Will warn you mine was 350 bucks...

I would call pep boys and price a bearing they used to use chicago rawhide a U.S. manufacturer. Then call auto zone for a price as it is foreign made it will be cheaper. Then ask pep boys to match the price.
In the Atlanta area pep boys,autozone,and advance match prices if asked.