I am looking at several 2004 F-150 in my area with about 30-40k miles my question since they changed the body style this year is this a good year for them? I dont want alot of problems of course. Thanks

 

I'm Wondering the same thing. I'm in the same situation. I heard about a vibration of some sorts in the 4x4 models. It seems to be few and far between though. Good Luck.

 

RIght, there were some vibration problems. Also, there was a problem with slow throtle response which was cured by a computer reflash. There was a problem with the cam phasers causings a knocking sound in the 5.4 engines also.

 

I thought I remember readuing something about transmission problems

 

I bought an 04' SCrew brand new. I've had more problems with this thing in the 30,000 miles I have on it than I did with my old 99' Silverado Z71 that had 130,000 miles when I traded it. However my brother-in-law who also has an 04 bought brand new about the same time has had no trouble. I'll never buy one again though and am seriously thinking about getting rid of mine before the warranty runs out.

 

04 was a bad bad year, the used ones are the bad ones no one wants to keep, My last 04 F-150 blew out the axle seals at 35,000 Km, I can't speak for the 05+ F-150's. never gave Ford a 3rd chance.

 

Knock on wood grain my truck is doing okay minus the little kinks. Seems like cars/trucks aren't made like before.

 

22,000 miles and no problems so far, slow throttle responce on cheap 87 octane, try 89 octane worked on mine

 

Many talk about the slow throttle response. I haven't noticed it but I also don't really step on it much either. Gas too expensive to mash on the peddle.

 

well my 03 f 150 supercrew is doing great. im lovin my truck its on 86k miles nothing wrong with it. hopefully it stays like that.knock on wood. know im parking it and im fixing up my dads (rest in peace) old f100 81' cant wait till its done.

 

Bought a white 04 with 20K miles about a week ago . took it to the dealer because of cam lifter noise and they discovered the cylinder was rubbing against the cylinder wall and scored the wall.

It was still under warranty so im getting a new engine from the factory but i just waiting for them to install it.