Overview & Reviews
The F-150 is fully redesigned for 2004. It's bigger, more powerful and offers a greater variety of features and body styles than ever before.
- Exceptional ride and handling characteristics, attractive and functional interior designs, multiple cab and bed configurations, most payload and towing capacity in the half-ton class.
- Feels sluggish even with larger V8, no available side airbags, not much interior storage space.
User Reviews:
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Nice Truck - 2004 Ford F-150
By Sharp - April 10 - 10:00 amOverall I think its a nice truck. I dont know how its getting all of these 10s by other reviewers. I guess people feel better about a the truck they bought if they give it high ratings on everthing. One problem Ive already had to take it in for is an oil leak. Another problem, which isnt a big deal, is that it seems like everyone in Texas has the same d@mn truck that Ive got. But overall it is a nice truck.
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Need Improvements - 2004 Ford F-150
By Brian - March 27 - 4:20 amLoved the truck at first, now with only over 11,000 miles I am beginning to have problems. The transmission clunks in 2nd gear and shakes in 3rd between 50-55 MPH. The rear window started leaking slowly, and the A/C is causing moisture to build under the carpet on the passenger side. Until all of this happened all at once I was completely satisfied.
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Lemon Truck - 2004 Ford F-150
By Vincent G. Manikan - January 21 - 10:00 amI picked up my brand new F-150 Lariat 4X4 on 30APR04 and at 108 miles(11 hours old), it died! Until now it is still being worked on. The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) & the fuel pressure regulator sensor had been replaced. Now there is a "transmission malfunction" and the odometer, speedometer, and the overdrive is not working. Its a total LEMON!!!
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So far so good - 2004 Ford F-150
By Diesel Hauler - May 14 - 2:00 amThe two rear doorlets on the Regular Cab were the selling feature on this truck. Having the extra space behind the seats on a Regular Cab is great. You get the benefits of almost an extended cab (a place to put tools and groceries) without the length of an extended cab truck. Performance of the 4.6l is fine on the shortbed reg cab. I dont think it would be enough power for the 4x4 extended or super cabs. It is a quiet truck and rides very well on the highway. There are a few rattles on rough roads but nothing worse than most trucks. The assisted liftgate is good. The higher bed walls make it difficult to reach into the bed to get something.
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Limited Slip Differential Problems - 2004 Ford F-150
By Never Buy a New Ford - November 17 - 12:50 pmFord just rebuilt the 373 differential. Loud whine existed. Supplier was back ordered so must be a problem. Fords lack of interest in helping to get this taken care of tells me that Im done buying new Fords. (This is my 60th Vehicle! - not all Fords) Seating position is excellent but seats are rock hard making it difficult to go more than a few hundred miles at any one time without stopping to stretch your legs. Friends with the Lariat have had leather on seats replaced numerous times due to discoloration. Also having problems with sunroof system. Think twice before buying a new Ford Pickup!
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Long time Ford owner, not impressed - 2004 Ford F-150
By Todd55 - March 14 - 10:00 amWell, Ive driven my new F-150 about 10,000 mi. since Dec.03. This truck has problems: 1: With humidity or rain, the truck "self-accelerates" Yes, thats right like from 60mph, all of a sudden it is going 80. Ford acknowledged they had a problem but no repair for it yet 2: After a carwash,hard to start 3: Rattles everywhere. Brake pedal has a really annoying rattle, the leather back seat vibrates against the window, and the drivers window squeals when it goes down. 4: The truck is a $37,000 truck and it came with cheap-ass tires. No Goodyears like my 97 had which got 108,000 miles on the first set.
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older 150s better - 2004 Ford F-150
By appl. man - August 12 - 2:00 ambrakes noisey, paint falling off at 1200 miles
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Dont Buy Unless.... - 2004 Ford F-150
By Dont Buy Unless - November 19 - 2:46 pmI now have 17,624 miles on my 2004 F-150 4x4 quad cab with Lariat package. I would not suggest buying one unless you would enjoy: 1. At 6000 miles hearing the interior start to rattle like its coming apart every time you go over a bump. 2. Having to replace the brake rotors at your own expense at 12,000 miles because they get warped and the dealer says you must be "driving it too hard". Actually you have to upgrade the rotors to vented ones at a cost of about $800 or the problem will keep coming back. 3. Getting an average, per the vehicles own computer, 13.5 mpg. 4. Feeling underpowered when towing less than half the trucks stated towing capacity.
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Slightly Dissappointed - 2004 Ford F-150
By dissappointed - October 1 - 10:00 amOverall, the truck has a great exterior styling. But the 4.6L V8 is sluggish even in the regular cab. Im actually afraid to tow a car and trailer behind it due to the lack of low end torque and power. Im not too impressed with the doors as well for the rear hinged door has already developed a rattle in the first two weeks of owner ship. The ride of the truck is exceptional, I have no complaints there. Interior is adequate for a truck. It fantastic for highway use and for putting stuff in the large bed. But for towing purposes forget it!!!!
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Vibrations! - 2004 Ford F-150
By Disappointed - March 7 - 8:36 pmThere are some nice features on this truck that caused me to buy it over a GM. Styling is nice, the assisted tailgate is a great idea and the extra space behind the seats on the regular cab was a big selling point. The problem is that the truck has a vibration between 40-55mph that they just cant seem to fix. After lots of time in the shop and thousands of dollars in warranty labor and parts its still not fixed. Based on comments on the forum this is a fairly common problem on these trucks. If you buy one, test drive it carefully to make sure you dont have the vibration. Its easily felt in the steering wheel and seat. If it has it walk away and try another one.
