Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Ford F Super Duty
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2004 Ford F Super Duty, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 14 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Ford F Super Duty has several complaints related to engine and electrical systems, suggesting below-average reliability. Its most common issues involve the engine, brakes, and electrical system, leading to potential high repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- transmission fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking noise
- electrical failures or shorts
- brake pedal vibration
- unusual fuel odors
- steering instability
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Ford F Super Duty at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.