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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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Chart based on 249 repairs.
2004 Ford F-150 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (10%)
Chart based on 40 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
| 73160 mi C $84 |
replace power steering return hose |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 67000 mi US $420 |
Replaced front struts due to broken coil spring. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 225000 mi US $339 |
Wheel bearings disintegrated. R&R d wheel hub. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 195500 mi US $2300 |
New coils, upper and lower ball joints, saw bar links, tie rods, steering column, and idler pulley |
| 148700 mi US $1500 |
Brakes and rotors, front hubs |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 101000 mi US $36 |
The passenger side sway bar end link started clunking. Replaced both sides while I was doing the passenger side. |
| 121900 mi US $400 |
replaced front shocks |
| 72000 mi US $1104 |
Ball joint replacement, new rotors and pads |
| 93000 mi US $838 |
Ti rod, stabilizer, shock |
| 99000 mi US $1614 |
Replaced Sway Bar Broken Spring |
| 142600 mi US $500 |
Ball Joints, tie rod ends |
| 151000 mi US $1150 |
Found broken right front spring. Replaced both front coil springs. |
| 157000 mi | Right front coil spring broke. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 155000 mi US $75 |
Power steering lines and hoses deteriorated rusted and leaking steering system power failed , lost all fluid in system. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 144460 mi C $170 |
and wheel bearing. |
| 47300 mi US $100 |
Severe bind in steering wheel while turning thought to be the fluid or PS pump or PS piston binding issue. It was the support arms for the steering shaft extension under the hood rubbing on two guides. Lubrication only was the fix. |
| 50200 mi US $600 |
u-joint on steering shaft seized. Lubed same |
| 119000 mi US $750 |
Stock shocks changed out --- and wheels aligned 3rd brake light was leaking, seal was broken - replaced with aftermarket. - Oil & filter change, two bottles of fuel injector cleaner |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 126500 mi C $612 |
Left front wheel bearing worn beyond limits. |
| 133920 mi C $1538 |
Replaced rt frt wheel bearing, rt lower ball joint, rt frt hub sleeve, |
| 176080 mi C $1800 |
Front End work, Lower Tie Rods, |
| 55000 mi US $1700 |
Replace front struts, rear shocks, rear brake pads, resurface disks. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $2 |
Hose clamp not tight enough, power steering fluid leaking from hose/cooler. Replaced the hose clamp and topped off power steering fluid. |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
Bad wheel bearing. Rear rotors were also warped. Replaced all 4 rotors and new pads all around. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 118 mi US $975 |
Replace tie rod ends, lower ball joints and right CV axle |
| 144000 mi US $150 |
REPLACED LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY |
| 142300 mi US $200 |
left front hub assembly failure |
| 147000 mi US $1115 |
Bad upper and lower ball joints, driver side. Bad Sway Bar links, both sides. All replaced, with lifetime alignment. Transmission also serviced. |
| 152000 mi US $315 |
Passenger front wheel unit bearing failed. Replaced with Timken unit. |
| 153000 mi US $575 |
Broken Drivers Front Coil Spring. Replaced with Quick Strut Units, both sides and realigned. |
| 168000 mi US $220 |
Intermediate steering shaft u-joints (lower one in particular) were binding resulting in stiff steering. Regreasing bought a few months, but a replacement was the only permanent fix (non-serviceable u-joints - must replace whole unit). |
| 177400 mi US $119 |
Replaced worn Inner Tie-Rod Ends before installing new tires. |
| 139300 mi US $175 |
front coil spring broken off at end |
| 141000 mi US $600 |
power stearing lines rusted out and rack and pinion was leaking with bad tierod ends had to replace all parts |
| 140000 mi US $250 |
front coil spring broken on both sides. both back shocks rusted and no longer working correctly |
| 145000 mi US $351 |
quick change struts and rear shocks |
| 123200 mi C $500 |
Lower ball joints |
| 124800 mi C $400 |
Whirring noise. Replaced complete hub rhs of 4x4 axle |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 174000 mi US $600 |
R&r tie rod ends. Alignment Oil change New front tires. |
2004 Ford F-150 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 66000 mi US $637 |
Ball joint repair. |
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