Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 F.
The 2004 Ford F‑750, built on the 750 chassis platform, is a heavy‑duty truck equipped with an automatic 4‑speed transmission and rated at 11 mpg city, 15 mpg highway, and 13 mpg combined. Its reliability record shows a modest total of 14 owner complaints, most frequently centered on the electrical system, and notably zero recalls, while the yearly complaint tally from 2004 through 2022 ranges from a low of one in 2009 to a peak of three in 2017. This pattern places the 2004 model squarely in the lower‑complaint segment of the F‑750’s history, indicating a comparatively dependable year for researchers examining long‑term durability.
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 Ford F-750 entered service with zero complaints and two recalls in its first year, a clean start compared to later spikes like 2011 (three recalls, 15 TSBs) and 2021 (three recalls, 13 TSBs). Over the generation, complaint volume remained low, peaking at just three in 2017, while recall activity was intermittent, with the 2004 model year’s two recalls being relatively modest. The top reported issues for this model year—electrical system (3 complaints), service brakes (2), and engine (1)—are based on the full lifetime data, though the data does not specify root causes. With no investigations and a total complaint count that is among the lowest in the record, the 2004 F-750 appears to be a reliable choice, provided any open recalls are addressed.
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.