2004 Ford F-150 Reliability

2004 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab STX 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB

View photos

XL Regular Cab Pickup (4.6L V8 4-speed Automatic 6.6 ft. Bed)

Used TMV from $6,434

SEARCH INVENTORY

Reliability Rating for 2004 Ford F-150 by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM) and one or more Spark Plugs breaking off during removal. Failure of the FPDM and one or more Spark Plugs breaking off during removal applies to the (new body style F-150, Not Heritage) only. Failure of the FPDM may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the FPDM is estimated at $95.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the broken Spark Plug(s) ranges from $50.00 to $200.00 for parts and $65.00 to $1100.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Integrated Wheel End (IWE) Actuator and Integrated Wheel End (IWE) Solenoid. The cost to replace the Integrated Wheel Actuator is estimated at $88.00 each for parts and $65.00 each for labor. The cost to replace the IWE Solenoid is estimated at $21.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Brake Shift Interlock, Central Junction Box and Generic Electronic Module. The cost to repair the Brake Shift Interlock is estimated at $194.29 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Central Junction Box and Generic Electronic Module is estimated at $313.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford F-150 by Identifix

	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.