'04 owners how's your truck holding up?
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From: Lubbock, TX
Mine has been great, save the crap I've put it through, haha. It isnt built for moderate off roading. I guess I should've save the money I spent on a lift, tires, etc, and bought an old CJ or Scout.
Aside from driver-caused problems, I dont have significant complaints.
That said, there are minor issues that annoy me. E.g. window switch, malfunctioning CD player, weather sealing cracking at the top (and rain getting in).
Aside from driver-caused problems, I dont have significant complaints.
That said, there are minor issues that annoy me. E.g. window switch, malfunctioning CD player, weather sealing cracking at the top (and rain getting in).
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From: NY
55k miles on it, 2004 SCREW Lariat. Holding up ok. Has some warranty issues that Ford "could not duplicate" of course. Typical stealership stuff. Other than that, trucks ok. Next time ill get an suv instead though.
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From: Kansas, USA
I'm Amazed!
I'm amazed there are so many people out there that have had little or no issues with their "04 F-150's! My truck is actually an '05 model year, but was built and purchased in 2004. I purchased this truck from a dealer on April 28, 2010, and to be honest with you, I have never had a more problematic truck. I would go as far as to say it's deffinately a lemon! Don't get me wrong, I love the looks, size, and the way my truck is layed out. I just wish I could count on it to make it to the next street corner!
I bought my truck with only 48,000 miles on it - with a warranty (Thank Goodness!) When I first test drove it, I was surprised with the power a SuperCab/Longbed with a 5.4L 3V engine had. It was hard not to burn rubber!!! But since then, the truck has been at the shop for more than 2 months of the time that I have owned it! When I purchased it, it had the wrong oil filter and oil in the engine - (Ford say's use only a 820S MC filter and 5W20 MC semi-synthetic oil). The engine began making all kinds of rattling and "diesel" like noises. It turned out to be the cam phasers, oil pick-up tube, timing chains, guides and tensioners. When I got the truck back, the engine seemed gutless and ran rough. Then it began bucking while going up even the slightest hills and the engine died several times without logging any codes. That turned out to be a bad #1 spark plug and COP. Got it back from the dealer again - it ran smooth, but still lacked power. I drove it for two weeks and it began bucking again on small grades around 35 MPH. Then the engine began dying again (like someone turned off the key). It logged P2104 and P2112 codes (throttle stuck closed) and finally gave me a wrench on the display (limp home mode). I cleaned the throttle body myself and that seemed to solve the problem for now, but I noticed a lot of slop and wear around the butterfly shaft and a groove in the throttle bore (where the throttle plate contacts the front of the throttle bore). The engine still lacks power and is beginning to idle a little rough. I hope I don't have to endure too much more.
Believe it or not, this is the summarized edition. I have never owned any vehicle before with this many problems and with such low miles. Ford should be ashamed!
I bought my truck with only 48,000 miles on it - with a warranty (Thank Goodness!) When I first test drove it, I was surprised with the power a SuperCab/Longbed with a 5.4L 3V engine had. It was hard not to burn rubber!!! But since then, the truck has been at the shop for more than 2 months of the time that I have owned it! When I purchased it, it had the wrong oil filter and oil in the engine - (Ford say's use only a 820S MC filter and 5W20 MC semi-synthetic oil). The engine began making all kinds of rattling and "diesel" like noises. It turned out to be the cam phasers, oil pick-up tube, timing chains, guides and tensioners. When I got the truck back, the engine seemed gutless and ran rough. Then it began bucking while going up even the slightest hills and the engine died several times without logging any codes. That turned out to be a bad #1 spark plug and COP. Got it back from the dealer again - it ran smooth, but still lacked power. I drove it for two weeks and it began bucking again on small grades around 35 MPH. Then the engine began dying again (like someone turned off the key). It logged P2104 and P2112 codes (throttle stuck closed) and finally gave me a wrench on the display (limp home mode). I cleaned the throttle body myself and that seemed to solve the problem for now, but I noticed a lot of slop and wear around the butterfly shaft and a groove in the throttle bore (where the throttle plate contacts the front of the throttle bore). The engine still lacks power and is beginning to idle a little rough. I hope I don't have to endure too much more.
Believe it or not, this is the summarized edition. I have never owned any vehicle before with this many problems and with such low miles. Ford should be ashamed!
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
I'm amazed there are so many people out there that have had little or no issues with their "04 F-150's! My truck is actually an '05 model year, but was built and purchased in 2004. I purchased this truck from a dealer on April 28, 2010, and to be honest with you, I have never had a more problematic truck. I would go as far as to say it's deffinately a lemon! Don't get me wrong, I love the looks, size, and the way my truck is layed out. I just wish I could count on it to make it to the next street corner!
I bought my truck with only 48,000 miles on it - with a warranty (Thank Goodness!) When I first test drove it, I was surprised with the power a SuperCab/Longbed with a 5.4L 3V engine had. It was hard not to burn rubber!!! But since then, the truck has been at the shop for more than 2 months of the time that I have owned it! When I purchased it, it had the wrong oil filter and oil in the engine - (Ford say's use only a 820S MC filter and 5W20 MC semi-synthetic oil). The engine began making all kinds of rattling and "diesel" like noises. It turned out to be the cam phasers, oil pick-up tube, timing chains, guides and tensioners. When I got the truck back, the engine seemed gutless and ran rough. Then it began bucking while going up even the slightest hills and the engine died several times without logging any codes. That turned out to be a bad #1 spark plug and COP. Got it back from the dealer again - it ran smooth, but still lacked power. I drove it for two weeks and it began bucking again on small grades around 35 MPH. Then the engine began dying again (like someone turned off the key). It logged P2104 and P2112 codes (throttle stuck closed) and finally gave me a wrench on the display (limp home mode). I cleaned the throttle body myself and that seemed to solve the problem for now, but I noticed a lot of slop and wear around the butterfly shaft and a groove in the throttle bore (where the throttle plate contacts the front of the throttle bore). The engine still lacks power and is beginning to idle a little rough. I hope I don't have to endure too much more.
Believe it or not, this is the summarized edition. I have never owned any vehicle before with this many problems and with such low miles. Ford should be ashamed!
I bought my truck with only 48,000 miles on it - with a warranty (Thank Goodness!) When I first test drove it, I was surprised with the power a SuperCab/Longbed with a 5.4L 3V engine had. It was hard not to burn rubber!!! But since then, the truck has been at the shop for more than 2 months of the time that I have owned it! When I purchased it, it had the wrong oil filter and oil in the engine - (Ford say's use only a 820S MC filter and 5W20 MC semi-synthetic oil). The engine began making all kinds of rattling and "diesel" like noises. It turned out to be the cam phasers, oil pick-up tube, timing chains, guides and tensioners. When I got the truck back, the engine seemed gutless and ran rough. Then it began bucking while going up even the slightest hills and the engine died several times without logging any codes. That turned out to be a bad #1 spark plug and COP. Got it back from the dealer again - it ran smooth, but still lacked power. I drove it for two weeks and it began bucking again on small grades around 35 MPH. Then the engine began dying again (like someone turned off the key). It logged P2104 and P2112 codes (throttle stuck closed) and finally gave me a wrench on the display (limp home mode). I cleaned the throttle body myself and that seemed to solve the problem for now, but I noticed a lot of slop and wear around the butterfly shaft and a groove in the throttle bore (where the throttle plate contacts the front of the throttle bore). The engine still lacks power and is beginning to idle a little rough. I hope I don't have to endure too much more.
Believe it or not, this is the summarized edition. I have never owned any vehicle before with this many problems and with such low miles. Ford should be ashamed!
Since it's a heavy duty F150 there's a good chance it saw some abuse during those 48 000 miles before you bought it. When you buy this type of vehicle it's a chance you take. Who knows what the previous owner put it through. The dealers pre-sale inspection isn't going to tell them anything about the condition of the engine internals. It can appear fine when they look it over, then it sits on the lot until someone buys it.
It sounds like it needs a new throttle body. Instead of blaming Ford, invest in a new one and fix the problem for good. It's not unusual for a part to wear out requiring replacement.
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From: Kansas, USA
Let me start by saying don't post everything in BOLD. It gives the impression you're yelling and it's annoying to read.
Since it's a heavy duty F150 there's a good chance it saw some abuse during those 48 000 miles before you bought it. When you buy this type of vehicle it's a chance you take. Who knows what the previous owner put it through. The dealers pre-sale inspection isn't going to tell them anything about the condition of the engine internals. It can appear fine when they look it over, then it sits on the lot until someone buys it.
It sounds like it needs a new throttle body. Instead of blaming Ford, invest in a new one and fix the problem for good. It's not unusual for a part to wear out requiring replacement.
Since it's a heavy duty F150 there's a good chance it saw some abuse during those 48 000 miles before you bought it. When you buy this type of vehicle it's a chance you take. Who knows what the previous owner put it through. The dealers pre-sale inspection isn't going to tell them anything about the condition of the engine internals. It can appear fine when they look it over, then it sits on the lot until someone buys it.
It sounds like it needs a new throttle body. Instead of blaming Ford, invest in a new one and fix the problem for good. It's not unusual for a part to wear out requiring replacement.
It is true that I don't know what the previous owner did to the truck before I owned it, but you have to admit that the phaser design is a poor design. Nearly everybody that post's here and at other F-150 forums have had phaser problems. Nearly everyone has had problems with spark plugs and with the electronic throttle bodies. Regardless of how the previous owner treated the truck, at 48,000 miles the phasers, timing chains/gears/tensioners, and the throttle body should not have failed. Ford has known of these problems for a long time, yet no design change and no recalls. I think I can blame Ford.
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Obviously, I struck a nerve - that was not my intention, but I knew there would be people that love their Fords - no matter what. Posting everything in bold is easier for me to read and I wish everyone did it - it's not yelling.
It is true that I don't know what the previous owner did to the truck before I owned it, but you have to admit that the phaser design is a poor design. Nearly everybody that post's here and at other F-150 forums have had phaser problems. Nearly everyone has had problems with spark plugs and with the electronic throttle bodies. Regardless of how the previous owner treated the truck, at 48,000 miles the phasers, timing chains/gears/tensioners, and the throttle body should not have failed. Ford has known of these problems for a long time, yet no design change and no recalls. I think I can blame Ford.
It is true that I don't know what the previous owner did to the truck before I owned it, but you have to admit that the phaser design is a poor design. Nearly everybody that post's here and at other F-150 forums have had phaser problems. Nearly everyone has had problems with spark plugs and with the electronic throttle bodies. Regardless of how the previous owner treated the truck, at 48,000 miles the phasers, timing chains/gears/tensioners, and the throttle body should not have failed. Ford has known of these problems for a long time, yet no design change and no recalls. I think I can blame Ford.
My timing chains/gears/tensioners are all working fine, same for the throttle body. My F150 just passed 75K.
You will find that more people have stories like mine over stories like yours.
It's easier to blame Ford then it is to blame yourself for not having a proper inspection done before buying the truck. You trusted the dealer and now your paying the price.
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From: Sherwood, MI
New on hear but bought my 04 in 06 with 50,000 on it. Since then its up to 156,000. Problembs I have had are, last year the vacume modual for the 4x4 went out, replaced that. Couple coils went bad this year. Motor rattels, I'm guessing timeing chain tentioners? Never been replaced. Replaced rear end last winter thanks to a non driver side swiping me. 4x4 not working again this year, not the vacume modual, and one shop just scratched there heads, so guess I'll have to look at it. Great truck, No awsome truck other then those wear and tear items
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From: PITTSBURGH
I have a 2004 FX4 with 95,000 on it now and only had it to the dealer for the rear end clutches. I have had no other issues. Items of concern are this butyl pad and cam phasers thats talked about on here. I guess I will know when these items go bad?
