2004 Ford F-150 Heritage Review

Name: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage Review
Brand: Ford
Rating: 4.7 (37 reviews)

Price: $13,994

2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Flareside SB

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Ford F-150 Heritage types

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Pros

Available V6 and manual transmission, respectable road manners, low pricing.

Cons

Limited engine choices and feature availability, poor IIHS crash test result, the new F-150 is bigger, faster and stronger.

What’s new

The F-150 Heritage is a carryover of last year's model and therefore presents no new changes. Intended primarily as an affordable work truck, the F-150 Heritage is offered as a standard or extended cab in XL and XLT trim with limited features lists. Notably, the Heritage models are the only F-150s that can still be equipped with a V6 engine and a manual transmission.

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It may be last year's model, but if all you need is a no-frills work truck, the Heritage offers good value and a functional design.

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2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
XL Regular Cab
$13,994
- 26,281 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8'0” bed, 4.2l, 6cyl
- 1st Choice Auto Sales (16 mi away)
- 8ft Bed
- Standard Cab
- 8000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Fairfax, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2FTRF17244CA87418
Stock: CM12336
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-28-2025
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2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
XLT
$4,900
- 166,215 miles
- Salvage reported, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- Jack's Auto Sales (38 mi away)
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Located in Winchester, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 2FTRX17W04CA19682
Stock: 9682
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-18-2023

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$224/mo

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Ford F-150 Heritage Owner Reviews

4.7

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Unbelievable Reliability

Big John, 04/09/2009

2004 Ford F-150 Heritage 4dr SuperCab XL Rwd Styleside LB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

I can't say enough about this truck. I bought new in 7/04 and now have 58,000m, and as of 4/09, I had a blinker lightbulb go out. THAT's IT FOR REPAIRS!!!! I changed tires and redid the brakes as was necessary due to wear and tear, but otherwise...not a single problem (other than a lightbulb) in almost 60,000 miles. Not even a squeek problem. If you can find this as a used truck, I …

2004 Ford F-150 Heritage - a great truck so far!

Tim, 06/08/2016

2004 Ford F-150 Heritage 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd Styleside LB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

I am the second owner of a well-maintained 2004 F150 (V8) Heritage Supercab. I purchased the truck last year as a daily commuter, and thus far it has performed flawlessly without any issues, mechanical or otherwise. As others have stated in similar reviews, the turning radius and overall ride has proven to be one of the best features of this truck. Simply put, for an older truck, it is …

Very reliable !!

macf150, 01/13/2013

2004 Ford F-150 Heritage 4dr SuperCab XL Rwd Styleside LB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

My 2004 F-150 Heritage has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Currently, it has 161,000 miles and has had all routine maintenance performed.Starts evey time without fail. The 4.6L engine has proven to be more power than I need. I have owned a 97 and 98 F150 with the 4.2L V6 which seemed to have just enough power and were reliable as well. I recently test drove an 2013 F150 …

It just doesn't break

mooseberry, 09/10/2012

2004 Ford F-150 Heritage 2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Flareside SB (4.2L 6cyl 5M)

new late in 04. Inspection revealed one screw in rt frt fender cross threaded. No other defects. Towed Coleman trailer several summers all over Montana, no problems. It simply has never failed its' mission. Has been through some very harsh winters up here. Had one problem with corroded emergency brake parts. Fixed by dealer. Caused by goo state sprays on roads. (eats metals). Best truck, …

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2004 F-150 Heritage Highlights

Type:

Regular Cab

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$19,610
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$224/month
Seating	3 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	8,800 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the F-150 Heritage include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Poor
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
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2004 Ford F-150 HeritageXL Regular Cab

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2004 Ford F-150 HeritageXLT

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