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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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- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
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Chart based on 249 repairs.
2004 Ford F-150 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (28%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 47 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
| 70060 mi C $55 |
rear pinion seal replaced |
| 73780 mi C $450 |
transmission tail piece |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 8000 mi | Entire rear axle assembly replaced under warranty to eliminate whine and vibration problem. |
| 58000 mi US $56 |
4-wheel drive inoperative. Replaced defective switch in transfer case. |
| 58000 mi US $380 |
Driveline vibration caused by damaged rear driveshaft. There was no physical damage detected, but the shaft was very unbalanced and could not be rebalanced. Never in an accident. Replaced driveshaft. |
| 60000 mi US $485 |
Driveshaft that was replaced approximately one year ago developed a vibration. I had a new driveshaft custom built with serviceable u-joints to replace the OEM type disposable shaft and non-serviceable joints. Vibration eliminated. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 109900 mi US $500 |
Front differential seal replaced and fluid topped back off. Diagnosed engine miss fire. Reset PCM for transmission shifting and engine RPM |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 165000 mi US $50 |
Pulled and lubed driveshaft yoke. The transmission was making a “clunking” sound when accelerating from a stop. My mechanic said it was a known issue - this procedure helped but didn’t eliminate it entirely. Ultimately parts will need to be replaced. |
| 122700 mi US $1800 |
Transmission slipping bad. When In for a rebuild. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 137500 mi US $2400 |
Overdrive not working. Transmission went into neutral when shifting to overdrive. |
| 72000 mi | Parking brake would not hold. Found leaking axle seal in rear that damaged brake shoes. Dismantled, cleaned, replaced necessary parts. |
| 142000 mi US $600 |
Covers for front and rear differentials were replaced and painted. Differentials were cleaned and greased. New running boards were also installed as the OEM nerf bars were falling off the truck. A standard oil change and tire rotation were performed at the same time. The running boards cost about $400 in addition to this repair. |
| 67000 mi US $120 |
4wd vacuum solenoid replaced because the integrated wheel ends would occasionally try to engage by itself. |
| 16500 mi | Replaced pinion gears under warranty. |
| 83000 mi US $683 |
Rear seal |
| 93000 mi US $838 |
Replaced 4x4 vacuum 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 |
loud clicking from front wheel. replaced 4 wheel drive actuator |
| 163000 mi | Tranny started slipping |
| 103000 mi US $195 |
Rear axle seal leak on passenger side. 8.8" Rear differential. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 98000 mi US $334 |
BRANDON FORD tried to charge me $1,300.00 to change the spark plugs because their TECH broke off the plugs AFTER I was quoted $308.00! Differential was replaced using 3rd party Extended Service Contract.IS IT ANY WONDER CAR MFG ARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS? |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 132680 mi C $1100 |
Replaced drive shaft (just needed ujoints but are a unit) |
| 119040 mi C $3041 |
Transmission suffered catastrophic failure. Required replacement with used transmission. |
| 133579 mi C $1835 |
rt frt drive axle. Replaced rt frt wheel bearing, rt frt drive axle, rt lower ball joint, rt frt hub sleeve. |
| 138000 mi US $3360 |
Lost reverse. Band broke. Had whole unit rebuilt |
| 176080 mi C $1800 |
(1) CV shft, Front U-Joints, Rear Drive shaft (Non replaceable U-Joints) |
| 75000 mi US $2200 |
Rebuild transmission. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 180000 mi US $250 |
Rebuilt |
| 153000 mi US $505 |
One of the rear axle seals went bad. So I had both replaced. |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi US $3142 |
O/D band slipping. Rebuild tranny. |
| 21000 mi | Rear end would shudder when turning. |
| 141000 mi US $200 |
transmission lines rusted out causing lose of fluid all lines had to be removed and replaced transmission cooler had to be removed do to rust |
| 151000 mi US $1649 |
took truck to mt holly transmission for rebuilt transmission and trans oil lines the job was not done right the truck broke down a second time was at the shop for 4 weeks and was returned still broken and not fixed so I'm out the money. we have had to tow the truck home and go out and buy another suv a 2014 ford escape. |
| 176100 mi US $30 |
4x4 Control Solenoid failed. Replaced with unit with doghouse to prevent water from entering the unit. |
| 78740 mi C $1100 |
Replace spark plugs, fuel rail cleaning, replace IWE solenoid (4x4). |
| 97340 mi C $1064 |
Vacuum actuator and left front hub failed (4x4 in -30 celcius weather). Actuator and hub replaced, tires rotated and balanced. |
| 71000 mi US $380 |
Electronic 4x4 transfer went out |
| 54000 mi | rear end chatter on turns special friction additive put in |
| 63000 mi US $30 |
truck was making transmission type noises when wet. A friend of mine had similar problem and told me about it. The valve that regulates 2/4 wheel drive had to be replaced with an updated one. The sound I heard was the front hubs engaging |
2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 177000 mi US $1600 |
Blew out 4th gear. It was replaced by neutral. Trans rebuild. |
| 88000 mi US $80 |
Replaced 4x4 Integrated Wheel end, vacuum reservoir and vacuum solenoid. Water in the vacuum solenoid seemed to be the source of the problem. Replacement had a hood over it so water from the firewall doesn't pollute the system. |
2004 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 29000 mi US $1200 |
Trans Fault warning came on and trans starting acting funny. Had metal shavings in the pan and a new reman trans is being installed. |
| 60760 mi | When I test drove the truck in December I was noticing a shutter running through the vehicle when I started turning out of a stop. Apparently the wrong fluid had been put in the diff, they sent it to a Ford dealership to have it drained and replaced. |
| 67580 mi | Oil change guy noticed that fluid was spewing out of the rear diff. Brought it back to the dealer who had it fixed immediately because it was about the seize up and cause more damage. |
2004 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 35000 mi US $940 |
Clutches in rear end causing shudder when turning. |
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