Owners give this generation Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab (2004-2008) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 91% recommend it. These figures are based on 2568 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab

"Mostly Great Truck!"

"I’ve had a 2004 F150 FX4 for the last 10 years. Now has 202k miles. It’s been a great truck. I am on my second engine…timing chain lack issues around 180k necessitated a rebuilt to be swapped in. That’s the only major repair I’ve done. Recently put in a new stereo with CarPlay, newly reupholstered front seats, and a few other odds and ends like headlight housings and such. Basically, I figure putting a few dollars into maintaining my old truck is far wiser than the cost of a new truck these days! I know I’ll get another 5+ years out of it and that makes me happy. Overall, Ford nailed it with this design. It rides nicely, doesn’t wear out tires like my old Dodge 2500, has plenty of power, is comfortable and reliable, and most of the important parts are still doing their job just fine after 20 years. This is why F150’s are the most common vehicle owned by millionaires and why they are claimed to be the longest lasting trucks on the road. I’ll buy it. I’m keeping mine a while longer!"

"Review after 2 1/2 years of ownership..."

"Bought this truck at 145,000 miles for $5500 private sale in NC, then put $4500 worth of body work and catch up maintenance into it, so $10k to start. Now I'm in NH. Overall for a 16 year old truck I'm very satisfied, especially when you look at the price of new trucks nowadays that are only about 5-10% better than this one, it's a great value. Smooth ride, good power, still looks good. Wish it got better gas mileage, but oh well. Gas is cheap (laughing VERY hard). Very practical, has served me well while I'm building my house. I've had to replace two coil packs and spark plugs since the initial maintenance, this seems to be a soft spot in this 5.4L v8 engine. Not hard to do, depending on which cylinder is misfiring. The back half of the engine is a bit far underneath the base of the windshield, can be tricky. But oodles of parts are available and plenty of online videos to help you do your own maintenance. I'm only giving it 4 stars because I'm such a stickler for gas mileage but it's served me very well."

"Truck has original motor and drive train."

"Original motor and drive train. 3rd set of brakes and 2nd battery. Keep up with oil changes and general service. Tows a double axel trailer with a 4000 pound tractor. Rust areas around wheel well lip openings. Very happy with the longevity of this truck. Maybe purchasing a new F-150. Hope the new truck last as long. And performs like my 2005 F-150."

Overall 2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab quality a 4.6 out of 5.

2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab Reliability

The 2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2004 F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab Features

According to drivers of the 2004 F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab, here are some of its best features:

Still hold up after 20 years
Dependable, still looks good after 19 years
Great towning capicty. And confortable to drive.
Comfortable, strong engine, spacious cab
Very Reliable, easy to maintain

2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab MPG by Trim

2004 F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab SVT Lightning Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft - city 13 MPG - hwy 16 MPG

2004 F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab XLT STX Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft - city 14 MPG - hwy 18 MPG

2004 F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.

2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors

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2004 Ford F150 Values and Prices

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
XL STX Pickup 2D 8 ft	-	-	-
XLT STX Pickup 2D 8 ft	-	-	-
XL Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$1,650	$3,250	$3,700
XL Pickup 2D 8 ft	$2,200	$3,325	$3,775
XLT Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$2,525	$3,550	$4,150
XLT Pickup 2D 8 ft	$2,550	$3,650	$4,150
XL STX Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$2,725	$3,725	$4,350
XLT STX Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$3,075	$4,175	$4,725
SVT Lightning Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	-	-	-

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $1,650 to $3,075 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,250 to $4,175 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/11/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

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Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
STX Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$2,125	$3,400	$4,000
XL Pickup 2D 8 ft	$2,275	$3,375	$3,850
XL Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$1,625	$3,400	$3,875
XLT Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$1,950	$4,025	$4,550
XLT Pickup 2D 8 ft	$3,500	$4,600	$5,200
FX4 Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$2,975	$4,800	$5,425
STX Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$2,125	$3,400	$4,000
XL Pickup 2D 8 ft	$2,275	$3,375	$3,850
XL Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$1,625	$3,400	$3,875
XLT Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$1,950	$4,025	$4,550
XLT Pickup 2D 8 ft	$3,500	$4,600	$5,200
FX4 Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft	$2,975	$4,800	$5,425

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $1,625 to $3,500 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,375 to $4,800 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/11/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

Private Party Value is the fair price you can expect when selling your car to an individual, not to a dealer.

Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
XL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,625	$3,650	$4,225
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft	$2,675	$3,725	$4,275
XLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,975	$3,975	$4,625
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft	$2,325	$4,075	$4,675
XL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,625	$3,650	$4,225
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft	$2,675	$3,725	$4,275
XLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,975	$3,975	$4,625
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft	$2,325	$4,075	$4,675

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $2,325 to $2,975 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,650 to $4,075 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/11/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

Private Party Value is the fair price you can expect when selling your car to an individual, not to a dealer.

Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
STX Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$3,475	$4,575	$5,175
STX Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$2,900	$3,975	$4,550
FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$900	$4,650	$5,250
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft	$2,100	$4,125	$4,650
XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$2,300	$4,925	$5,550
FX4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$3,225	$4,325	$4,900
XLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,125	$3,900	$4,400
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft	$3,900	$5,000	$5,650
XL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$1,800	$4,400	$4,950
Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$1,175	$5,225	$5,900
Lariat Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,100	$5,700	$6,425
STX Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$3,475	$4,575	$5,175
STX Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$2,900	$3,975	$4,550
FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$900	$4,650	$5,250
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft	$2,100	$4,125	$4,650
XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$2,300	$4,925	$5,550
FX4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$3,225	$4,325	$4,900
XLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,125	$3,900	$4,400
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft	$3,900	$5,000	$5,650
XL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$1,800	$4,400	$4,950
Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$1,175	$5,225	$5,900
Lariat Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	$2,100	$5,700	$6,425

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $900 to $3,900 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,900 to $5,700 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/11/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

Private Party Value is the fair price you can expect when selling your car to an individual, not to a dealer.

Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$1,725	$5,250	$5,950
FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$2,050	$5,300	$5,975
XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$1,925	$5,325	$6,050
Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$1,725	$5,250	$5,950
FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$2,050	$5,300	$5,975
XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft	$1,925	$5,325	$6,050

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $1,725 to $2,050 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $5,250 to $5,325 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/11/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

Private Party Value is the fair price you can expect when selling your car to an individual, not to a dealer.

Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

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2004 Ford F150 Depreciation

A 2004 Ford F150 has depreciated $222 or 6% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $3,038 and trade-in value of $1,422.

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2004 Ford F150 Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	-	$3,260	$1,735
2023	$45	$3,215	$1,656
2024	$143	$3,072	$1,500
2025	$34	$3,038	$1,422

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2004 Ford F150 Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	4082 lbs.
	Fuel Capacity	30.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.8 inches
	Front Leg Room	40.9 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	3
	Overall Length	225.5 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	63.8 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	8800 lbs.
	Turning Diameter	45.9 feet
	Wheel Base	139.0 inches
	Truck Bed Volume	73 cu.ft.
	Bed Length	8.00 feet
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	6050 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	1920 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	79.3 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors
	Roof Rails	Available

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	2WD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	231 @ 4750 RPM
	Torque	293 @ 3500 rpm
	Engine	V8, 4.6 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

2004 Ford F150 Safety

Safety Features & Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

5.0

Front Side

5.0

2004 Ford F150 Rankings

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#1	2025 GMC Sierra EV	645
#2	2026 Tesla Cybertruck	600
#3	2025 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup	570
#4	2025 Rivian R1T	533
#132	2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab	231

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