2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Review
Price Estimate: $1,836 - $3,100





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Ford F-250 Super Duty model years
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Rugged construction, multiple configurations, competent off-road capabilities, high towing and payload capacities, diesel leads the class in power and fuel economy.
Cons
- Noisy drivetrains, gas engines' poor mileage, vague steering, spotty build quality.
What’s new
A Harley-Davidson package can now be had on the F-250. Other changes worth noting are a new keypad mounted above the driver door handle when equipped with the Advanced Security Group and the availability of foglights on 4x2 XLT models. The full bench front seat is now offered with a recline feature. Trucks sold in California now have a standard 3.73 rear axle, and trucks sold in New York or Vermont require California emissions. Diesel emissions have been lowered as well.
Edmunds 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.
For sale nearby
8 listings
- 244,661 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- Killeen Auto Sales (125 mi away)
- 4WD
- Leather seats
- Remote keyless entry
- Trailer hitch
- 6-Way Power Driver &...
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Located in Killeen, TX
** LEATHER SEATS, ** TRAILER HITCH, ** FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, ** 4WD, ** ALLOY WHEELS, ** FX4 OFFROAD PACKAGE, ** BED LINER, ** TOW PACKAGE, ** LOCAL TRADE...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTNW21P04EE03965
Stock: 26451A
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 110,104 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- North Park Chevrolet Castroville (22 mi away)
- Four Wheel Drive
- Leather 40/20/40 Spl...
- Keyless Entry
- Trailer Tow Package
- 6-Way Power Driver &...
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Located in Castroville, TX
Clean CARFAX.Odometer is 29458 miles below market average!North Park Chevrolet is the Chevrolet Dealer of the Year! Posted Prices with a completely tr...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTNW21P84EB60146
Stock: 4EB60146
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-01-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2dr Regular Cab XL Rwd LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
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Ford F-250 Super Duty Reviews
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4.25 out of 5 starsJohn, 07/26/2010
2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab Lariat 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
We lived at 8500' elev. when I bought the this truck w/6.0 Diesel. It produces a lot of power at hi elevation. Easily hauls a 3 ton Bobcat on utility trailer up hill. The injectors are sensitive to dirty oil and fuel. Had to replace injectors after ruining them with biodiesel extended oil changes. Upgraded to Elite Diesel Stage 1 inj and new flash. Now change oil every 3000 mi or less, … use Seafoam fuel treatment, and engine is much happier. Burnt up one alternator at 84,000 miles. Replaced it myself in 10 minutes for $200. No other repair problems. Mileage around town is 16-17 mpg. Highway is 22-26 and truck is comfortable on long trips.
Fix or Repair Daily
3.63 out of 5 starsskikansas66617, 11/14/2010
2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab XL 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
My 2004 F-250 diesel, 79,292 miles, has been at the local Ford dealership since Sept. 7th. There are so many diesels broken down, mine did not get pulled into the bay for work until the last week in Oct. It is still in the bay waiting an engine as of Nov. 11th. Over 2 months in the shop. They changed the oil prior to diagnosing blown head gaskets, could not confirm if water was in the … oil pan. Diagnoses was to replace the head bolts, gaskets, EGR cooler, rebuild an over boosting turbo, at a cost of about $3,000.00. After the heads were deemed unusable, the cost went to $7,5000. With coolant possible in the lower end, I had to replace the engine- $15,500.
6.0 problems
4.13 out of 5 starscasualuser, 07/19/2010
2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab Lariat Rwd SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Purchased with about 18k miles, ran well up to 2009 - started blowing oil filter off(and all engine oil out) - thought I had put filter on wrong - happened again and this time burned up turbo - Spoke with a mechanic - manufacturer of engine put faulty head bolts on engine - head started lifting up and pressure backs up into the cooling and oil systems - had it repaired (new head bolts, … head gaskets, oil cooler, turbo and bypassed egr) now runs great.
6.0 Diesel Blows Heads
3.75 out of 5 starsGreg, 09/20/2010
2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XL 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Any web search of the infamous Ford Diesel will let you know, its not if but when you will be spending a lot of bucks to rebuild the engine. Removal of the entire cab is necessary to gain entry to the engine. A defective EGR, Oil Cooler or over boosting Turbo Charger are all blamed for the head bolts stretching, and allowing the heads to left when the compression gets too great. The fix … is spending $3,000 to $8,000 for new head gaskets, checking or replacing the heads, $1,000 to rebuild the Turbo. Replace the oil cooler and EGR, just in case. The 2008-2010 get terrible gas mileage and the 2011 needs a urea tank filled every 3,000 miles
2004 F-250 Super Duty Highlights
Regular Cab
XL
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,390 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 3 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 14,200 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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