Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 F.
The 2004 Ford F-650 is built on Ford's dedicated 650 medium-duty platform, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 11 mpg city, 15 mpg highway, and 13 mpg combined. Where the truck earns a researcher's attention, however, is less in its straightforward mechanical specification than in its ownership record: across the model's 1999–2022 production span, annual complaint counts have generally stayed in the low single digits, ranging from a 2001 peak of ten down to a single complaint logged in 2012, with zero recalls on file for the 2004 model year specifically. The 2004 example itself has accumulated fourteen owner complaints—led by issues in the electrical system—a figure that exceeds any single year in the platform's documented history. For any buyer or fleet operator weighing long-term dependability, that combination of a higher-than-typical complaint count and a clean recall record makes 2004 a year that warrants a closer look before committing.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Overall length | 172.8 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Overall height | 69.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3181 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 15 / 13 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Natural Gas |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | F-150 FX4 SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.90 sec | 17.40 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2003 | F-150 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew (5.4 ft. Bed) 5.4L Supercharger V8 | 5.96 sec | 14.39 sec | 340 hp | RWD |
| 2003 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab Styleside (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 260 hp | RWD |
| 2002 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2007 | F-150 FX4 SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2000 | F-150 XLT SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 69 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 90 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 ft. lbs., Step 3: 170 | 90 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2004 model falls in a low‑complaint, low‑recall window that follows a brief peak in 2000‑2001 (5 complaints/6 recalls and 10 complaints/3 recalls respectively) and precedes an even quieter stretch from 2003 onward (0‑2 complaints and 0‑1 recall per year). Across the generation, the total‑service‑bulletin (TSB) count drops sharply from 79 in 2000 to the low‑teens by 2003, indicating fewer documented service‑issues as the platform matures. For 2004 specifically, the only recorded complaints involve the electrical system (3), service brakes (2), and engine (2), with no crash or fire reports, and there were no federal recalls that year. This pattern suggests that by 2004 the model’s most significant reliability concerns had largely stabilized, making it a comparatively safe year to purchase used.
All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 15 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 46085 | 2016-09-21 | Engine And Engine Cooling | The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing… |
| ASI-44408 | 2014-02-01 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35… |
| TSB-12-7-4 | 2012-07-10 | Engine | FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE… |
| TSB-10-12-6 | 2010-06-11 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FORD: RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, HARD START, NO START. SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED… |
| TSB-09-15-6 | 2009-12-09 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.0L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A P006A, P132, P0401 OR… |
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EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 13 combined mpg.