2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
When it comes to diesel power, the Ford Powerstroke is hard to beat, but the heavy-duty trucks from Dodge and GM offer more modern interiors and better handling.
Pros
Rugged construction, multiple configurations, competent off-road, 14,200-pound conventional trailer capacity.
Cons
Poor interior build quality, vague steering, manual-locking hubs still come standard on four-wheel-drive models.
What's New for 2004
The F-350 incorporates minor changes for 2004, including a reclining front bench seat, 60/40-split rear seat in crew-cab models, newly available foglights on the XLT 4x2 and a two-tone paint scheme on the Lariat and Harley-Davidson packages. All F-350s sold in California now have a 3.73 rear axle as standard equipment. An AM/FM stereo with single CD player is now standard on the XLT, while a cassette stereo is optional. Finally, a power-sliding rear window is available (late in the model year) on SuperCab and Super Crew models.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Awesome
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab XLT Rwd LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Very beautiful truck. Pulled 30 ft 5th wheel fantastic up mountains. Overall the truck is so pretty. Have had a lot of compliments. The truck is tough.
Favorite Features
A lot of room in back seat. I like the shape of the side windows in front. Very powerful.
Suggested Improvements
A longer warranty would be nice.
6.0 is worthless
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab Lariat 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Nice truck if you are into looking and not driving. 6.0 psd is the worst engine ever. Ford only made it for 3.5 years. If you have one, you are stuck. If you don't take my advice and NEVER make this mistake. I would not ever sell this truck to an unsuspecting person like ford so readily did.
Favorite Features
beautiful truck, great ride quality
Suggested Improvements
To have ford stand behind what they sell. If you see a 7.3, buy it.
Problem with 6.0 Repeats Itself
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Overheating problem is persistent and common with 6.0 diesel motor. Three times the EGR cooler and Oil Cooler went bad. Three sets of headgaskets in first 100K miles. Coolant is always low because it loses it. This condition runs rampant in this motor. Ford will do nothing to determine or fix the root cause of the problem. Nor will they offer alternate transportation. Three year old truck has spent two months of that time in the repair shop. Ford considers this acceptable and they do nothing to compensate for lost time without work truck.
Favorite Features
Tows well when it is running properly.
Suggested Improvements
The motor makes takes what is otherwise a good work truck, and turns it into a lawn ornament for the dealership service department.
12 out 14 people found this review helpful
Not Reliable at any price
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab Lariat 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I bought this vehicle based upon the advertising in magazines about the towing capacity of the Ford F-350. I purchased the 4x4 Offroad, Lariat, Turbo Diesel. Since I have owned it, it has had the engine light on constantly and a whining noise when I go up a hill exhibiting no energy. Multiple visits to the dealership have not corrected the problem. Finally, this past summer, it " blew off " the turbo charge while I was pulling the horse trailer, on 4 separate occasions. It has been repaired on all occasions. And as Ford corporate states, " the vehicle has been fixed, Ford has met its obligation." Well I have a terminally ill vehicle and would not recommend a Ford Turbo diesel to anyone.
Favorite Features
The looks.
Suggested Improvements
I would like it to be reliable.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Buyer Beware
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab XLT Rwd LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
After the warranty period my repairs have included 7 injectors, head gaskets, egr cooler, engine oil cooler, high pressure and low pressure oil pumps, fuel pump, egr valve, and broken lifter/broken cam. Finally replaced engine with used 2006. Cost repairs at Ford garages total over $23,000.00 plus lost income & expenses. All break downs at very inconvenient times and places. If you use your truck in any business at all, Ford will not help. And the lemon law does not apply to you. If you plan on keeping a truck for more than 3 years or driving it more than 100,000 miles. then my advice is to shop around, friend.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Many thousands of these one ton diesels are purchased each year to be used to deliver new camping trailers to dealers. 100,000 miles per year is normal. Need a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. A 373 rear gear option. Bigger exhaust. Dual oil filters. Alternator gauge.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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