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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%)
Chart based on 249 repairs.
2004 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 51 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
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 60720 mi C $60 |
idler pulley |
| 64480 mi C $210 |
replaced: another idler pulley serpentine belt clamp around air filter assembly |
| 72540 mi C $250 |
leaking fuel injector |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 65000 mi US $250 |
Replaced muffler. |
| 67000 mi US $207 |
Replaced fuel pump control module. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 47000 mi US $539 |
2 Exhaust manifold bolts were broken and caused manifold to warp. Replaced bolts and manifold. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 24000 mi US $200 |
Spark plug blew out of head taking most of the threads with it. Mechanic said it actually happens alot. I was told earlier they are actually hard to remove and break. Lucky me. mechanic had to ream out plug hole and put in new insert. So fad |
| 30000 mi US $50 |
i had another spark plug failure. This plug worked itself loose and shorted itself out. i had 1 blow out 1 1/2 years ago. guess im lucky i caught this one. Decided to pull the rest of the plugs to make sure they werent coming loose. i had one. Serious design flaw. not enough threads in aluminum head, (less than 4 full turns) and very low torque rating. ive read where it has been upped from 16 ft pounds to 28 ft pounds. also dont use spark plug grease on the threads. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $280 |
Lash adjusters were seized and excessive play on a few roller rockers. Symptoms were ticking/tapping sounds. |
| 175000 mi US $53 |
Lean codes on both banks and cat efficiency on both banks. Symptoms were rough erratic idle and occasionally stalling. |
| 175600 mi US $1200 |
Bank one cam time retarded as a result of chain jump because chain tensioner not holding oil pressure. |
| 84000 mi US $800 |
check engine light came on. replace spark plugs and boots. then one injector coil. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 213800 mi US $76 |
ignition coil failed in cylinder no.1 , replaced it Changed all spark plugs also had to can of throttle body cleaner. |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Replaced oil pan gasket |
| 107260 mi C $900 |
Replaced passenger side exhaust manifold. Recurring problem with these years of Ford trucks, Should of been a recall. Ford quality is a joke when you can't manufacture a truck that will go more than 170,000km without cracking the exhaust manifold |
| 134000 mi US $300 |
Engine misfire - diagnosed as bad plug (2nd bad plug after replacing at 115k miles). |
| 151000 mi US $1150 |
Replaced passenger side exhaust manifold. |
| 101200 mi US $48 |
Passenger side downstream oxygen sensor went bad. Threw a check engine light and had to be replaced. Codes thrown were: P0054 & P2270. |
| 54000 mi US $236 |
Module that controls fuel flow to fuel pump became inoperable. Module is exposed to elements. New modules on back order; dealer found used one. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 114500 mi US $333 |
Muffler baffles shifted inside the muffler assembly. Repeat replaced tailpipe and muffler |
| 155000 mi US $140 |
Muffler rusted & I removed. Needed reinstalliation for emissions testing. I purchased A muffler tailpipe and an extension pipe and I made an attempt to do it myself had it all on but it wasn’t secure took it to a muffler shop and had them welded up. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 110000 mi | Oil & Filter Change - (two bottles on fuel injector cleaner) Added Aftermarket intake, truck was sluggish in taking off and passing - this fixed the problem |
| 119200 mi US $75 |
Rough idle after warmed up --- reflashed computer for a reprogram. |
| 134000 mi US $380 |
Throttle body cleaned. |
| 139750 mi US $100 |
PCV valve changed. front/rear diff fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, tranny fluid, transfer case fluid, antifreeze flush (fluids flushed), oil change, tires balanced, rotated, aligned, PCV valve changed, fuel filter change - replaced pass airbag sensor |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 189100 mi C $2500 |
Installed new cam phasors/timing chain and guides. |
| 202740 mi | Still have not found issue |
| 51000 mi US $170 |
Replace worn, aging serpentine belt. |
| 146900 mi C $495 |
Truck dead suddenly in a friends driveway. Had to be towed to local mechanic shop. Fuel pump module replaced. |
| 156860 mi C $150 |
Check engine light on. OBDII code P0171. Running through recommended diagnostics,still not cleared. Rough idle and stalls. |
| 123000 mi US $350 |
Replaced cat back exhaust |
| 138880 mi C $2300 |
Engine knock top and bottom right side |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $89 |
Updated PCM per TSB 17261 for Ambient Temp and Climate Control fix. |
| 72000 mi US $1963 |
Misfires Replaced the left and right cam phasers and solenoids |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 157000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rusted muffler and exhaust |
| 102000 mi US $800 |
Replaced variable camshaft timing solenoids. |
| 197600 mi US $165 |
Replaced Thermostat |
| 209850 mi US $200 |
Rough idle and acceleration. Replaced faulty coil. |
| 92000 mi | leaking exhaust manifold cam phasers going out, spark plugs impossible to remove from heads |
| 120700 mi US $30 |
Replaced Thermostat - failed open. Diagnosed with a scanguage. |
| 135000 mi US $160 |
Replaced Fuel Pressure Driver Module (FPDM) due to corrosion. |
| 142000 mi US $41 |
Smooth Idler Pulleys replaced. Bearings were shot in both. |
| 164000 mi US $75 |
Coil pack #6 failed and replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $30 |
Thermostat was sticking open. Replaced with another Motorcraft unit. |
| 179000 mi US $45 |
Coil Pack Cylinder #2 Failed (causing misfires). Replaced. |
| 160000 mi US $4800 |
Intake valve fell into a cylinder, engine was replaced. |
| 187000 mi US $160 |
Cam phasers were replaced under new motor warranty |
| 155600 mi US $80 |
fuel rail pressure sensor |
| 134600 mi US $180 |
check engine light on changed spark plug coils and plugs still needs fuel filter done and exhaust system done |
| 145500 mi | cars running very poorly at this point |
2004 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47000 mi US $100 |
Thermostat not opening properly. |
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