2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty Ford F-250+ Super Duty 2004

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2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 41 repairs.
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2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (19%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

Ford in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

90000 mi

US $15000
6.0 Diesel total engine failure due to Ford engineering problems 
Ford in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014

122000 mi

US $175
Starter motor failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit. 
Mar 2015

124000 mi

US $2800
High pressure fuel pump (which drives the fuel injectors) failed. Engine would not start/run. High pressure fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator valve, and dummy plugs replaced. 
Jan 2016

127000 mi

US $1000
Oil cooler failed causing a cascading failure of the EGR cooler and head gaskets. 
Ford in Arizona, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017

70000 mi

US $3000
HUGE OIL LEAK . GAVE THE TRUCK TO MY SON . BOUGHT A DODGE 
Ford in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Mar 2015
Jan 2013

93980 mi

C $170
broken wire to fuse box 
Mar 2015

113460 mi
rust 
Ford in Colorado, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014

205200 mi
upgraded FICM to 52 volt FICM 
Ford in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2014
Apr 2013

155000 mi

US $300
replaced alternator 
Jan 2014

158300 mi

US $2000
Blown head gaskets on 6.0L Ford, this is the second time that for this truck. Replaced head gaskets oil cooler, blue spring upgrade and cleaned sticking turbo veines. Plus a few upgrades, glow plugs, blue spring, updated FICM, revX, oil cooler. 
Jul 2014

162300 mi

US $550
Replaced broken rear leaf springs 
Ford in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
Mar 2013

161000 mi

US $900
High pressure oil pump failed replaced the pump and discharge tube. 

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2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Ford in California, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

89000 mi

US $300
New wheel bearings and ball joints. 
Ford in Georgia, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021

114000 mi

US $200
Replace brake switch in addition to general health check and oil change 
Sep 2021

116000 mi

US $240
Wiring corroded - shop installed new battery cables and clamps in dual-battery system 
Ford in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

221700 mi

US $1000
Oil cooler blew out on a 6.0 liter Powerstroke 
Dec 2016

257000 mi

US $1600
Ball joints worn out 
Sep 2017

269000 mi

US $300
Alternator failed. Replaced alternator. Starter not engaging the flex plate properly. Replaced with a starter for a 6.4l diesel 
Apr 2018

278000 mi

US $6500
Replaced 4 of 8 diesel fuel injectors Replaced the FICM and main engine electrical harnesses due to wear and age 
Ford in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2014

74600 mi

US $150
Lower Radiator Hose leaking. Dealer replaced hose. 
Jun 2018

116000 mi

US $3500
EGR Cooler Failure, Oil Cooler Failure, engine coolant leaking into exhaust. Both coolers replaced. Along with degas bottle and some cooling system hoses. Full cooling system flush. 
Ford in Maryland, United States
Aug 2012 - Feb 2022
Jul 2014

72200 mi

US $6000
Stabilizer bushings shot -- need replacing Parking brake plates/pins rusted out Calipers, rotors, pads, brake lines, badly rusted. Rear caliper leaking fluid. Total brake failure. Differential cover corroded, leaking fluid; fluid replaced too 
Ford in Iowa, United States
Aug 2014 - Feb 2018
Jul 2015

148000 mi

US $800
Replaced driver side front axle U joint. Replaced ball joints. 
Sep 2015

151000 mi

US $500
Passenger side U joint replaced. Passenger side ball joints replaced. Rear shocks replaced. 
Feb 2016

161000 mi
Replaced stock FICM with upgraded and tuned part to correct cold weather rough idle. 
Aug 2017

180000 mi
Replaced right rear brake caliper 
Feb 2018

186000 mi

US $400
Replaced front 4x4 hubs with Warn units. Replaced burned out [HVAC] vacuum pump and re-secured vacuum reservoir. 
Ford in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013

162500 mi
No start, battery terminals were corroded. Truck now has full DC to start engine. 
Sep 2014

171000 mi

US $160
Replaced rear shocks. The truck was handling poorly...did notice a nice improvement in hanling...still need to do fronts as it wanders on road... 
Apr 2016

172200 mi

US $55
Front shocks 
Oct 2017

175000 mi

US $50
Rear brake line rusted through and broke. Replaced ran new steel line to fitting under frame near front of truck, 14'. Need to get better tool to make better double flare fitting. Add fluid and bleed both rear calipers 

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2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

10-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in Virginia, United States
Aug 2012 - Jan 2022
Jul 2017

131000 mi

US $390
Backing plates rusted through. 

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