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2004 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 249 repairs.
2004 Ford F-150 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (74%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 56300 mi US $10 |
A/C cooling intermittently. Almost a yearly thing since new. Topped off refrigerant to meet specs. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 35960 mi | ABS SENSOR FAILED; update: later fixed by braking hard on icy roads. |
| 45880 mi | told airbag impact sensor was corroded and not functioning. update July 2013: never fixed, always wear seatbelt |
| 63240 mi C $275 |
Starter replaced |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 53900 mi US $320 |
Replace Power Window Regulator on driver's door. |
| 62000 mi US $140 |
Passenger front door power window regulator failed. Bought part myself and small auto repair shop replaced it for a combined cost of $140. |
| 125300 mi US $376 |
Replaced alternator |
| 126800 mi US $100 |
Several months of below freezing temps. coupled with charging system repair killed battery. New battery installed |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93200 mi US $135 |
I had to replace the suction hoses that go to the A/C compressor. The shop I called quoted me $284.00 to fix. It is a VERY hard job getting the hoses off/on, as the compressor is at the bottom of the engine, and you can't get to it easily. |
| 235000 mi US $19 |
Dorman Blower motor resistor. Allows the blower to have different speeds. Without it, the blower would only work on high. |
| 69300 mi US $303 |
controls, including heated seat option, for the cushion on driver's captain chair were inoperative. Took over 3 hours to trace electric malfunction to wire in dash. Replaced section of wire. |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Battery died - replaced with new unit |
| 134000 mi US $300 |
Front passenger window regulator failed. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 118100 mi US $123 |
I finally decided to replace the original battery I was not hung out to dry it wasn't completely dead but I had to get rid of it. |
| 128000 mi US $20 |
Emergency brake light engage will not go out replace the switch on the emergency brake pedal, worked well and then came back on inter-mitten lady |
| 132000 mi US $135 |
Cruise control quit working instrument panel brake light was still illuminated. Removed instrument panel and soldered resoldered all the cold solder joints reinstalled panel cruise control fixed brake light fixed |
| 159000 mi US $400 |
Instrument cluster. I fixed some cold solder joints on the instrument cluster in 2012. My cruise control stopped working, now. My brake system light will not go out and my odometer LED screen flashes intermittently. Replace the whole Instrument Cluster |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 97000 mi US $140 |
Front airbag sensor failure. |
| 104500 mi US $250 |
driver side window regulator broke, window fell into door - regulator replaced. |
| 120000 mi | Other Changes Done - Since Purchase in 09/07 1)Rear Brake/3rd Brake/Headlights for black outs 2)Hard Bed Cover (2 MPG Better) 3)Chrome Grill surround 4)Chrome handles, door & tailgate 5)chrome step plates 6)Replaced speakers 7)chrome bed rails |
| 134000 mi US $240 |
Front passenger window regulator replaced. Front passenger window regulator went out. Cost was $240.00 - Throttle body was cleaned at the same time as general maintenance with fuel injectors. Cost was $140.00 - Oil & filter change at the same time. |
| 141000 mi | Replaced passenger airbag sensor. |
| 142000 mi US $150 |
Driver front window would not roll up. Switch was broken. Replaced switch. |
| 163000 mi | AC Blower Fan died Radio died |
| 130000 mi US $500 |
Alternator blew out. Acceptable repair. the truck is a beast! |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $342 |
drivers side door window lift assembly broke and window would not close. |
| 76000 mi US $275 |
voltage regulator on the alternator failed, draining the battery and caused total loss of power to vehicle. |
| 53000 mi US $400 |
Front passenger window regulator broke and was replaced. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 138000 mi US $100 |
Battery was bad |
| 75000 mi US $156 |
Failed right rear window regulator. replaced reg and motor. |
| 82000 mi US $300 |
Window regulators front (both) failed and required replacement. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 142000 mi US $200 |
blend door broken, replaced |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
Power Window Regulator went out. |
| 52659 mi US $16 |
Replaced outside temperature sensor - didn't work, still shows erratic outside temperatures (way lower than actual). |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 139300 mi US $175 |
battery died and took out the starter. it went dead trying to start the truck. |
| 148300 mi US $150 |
alternator died needed to replaced with a new one bought on e bay |
| 47200 mi US $270 |
Power window regulator replaced |
| 117196 mi US $573 |
Diagnose non-operational window; replace window motor and door switch. |
| 134000 mi US $100 |
Battery died and was replaced. |
| 170000 mi US $150 |
front passenger window motor/regulator. |
| 23000 mi | Compressor seal failure in AC system. |
| 28000 mi US $200 |
Power window regulator failed on driver's side front door. Plastic guide broke apart causing the window to fall into the door cavity. Whole window regulator had to be replaced. |
| 44000 mi US $340 |
Rear passenger door power window regulator and rear sliding power window regulator both failed completely and needed replacement. |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
Battery and Alternator was replaced. |
| 31000 mi US $81 |
Front Passenger side window regulator failed leaving window down. Ordered new regulator assembly and replaced. |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Window Regulator failed, window was stuck in down position. |
| 135000 mi US $143 |
Alternator went-towed home-replace following day-charged battery |
| 115000 mi US $200 |
left front and right rear power window regulator failure. |
| 46000 mi US $300 |
Window motor assembly. |
| 48000 mi US $300 |
Replace window motor assembly... second window to have this problem. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
ac metal hose had leak replaced metal hoses and recharged |
| 127000 mi US $100 |
Alternator quit working and had to be replaced. |
| 172700 mi US $337 |
Truck would not start. Thought it was battery. Problem diagnosed as alternator. Replaced alternator...truck starts fine and battery is good. |
| 114250 mi US $300 |
Replaced alternator due to cold weather shrieking noise. Replaced with motorcraft remanufactured unit. |
| 119000 mi US $900 |
AC Compressor failed. Replaced Compressor, orifice tube, drier, etc... |
| 142000 mi US $40 |
Replaced blower motor resistor. Had lost fan speeds 1 and 2. |
| 154300 mi US $315 |
Drivers window regulator failed. Replaced at local glass shop. |
| 176100 mi US $30 |
Drivers Window regulator failed. Replaced unit. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 152000 mi | Rear passenger window not operating when purchased...Dealer replaced window regulator. Otherwise vehicle in great condition. |
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