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2004 Ford F-250 Review
America's most popular heavy hauler.
2004 F-250 Review Summary & Specifications
Ford Super Duty trucks look good, but their real beauty lies in their capabilities. The 6.0-liter turbo-diesel, particularly, is drawing rave reviews and is available with a five-speed automatic transmission.Though not as refined as the newer designs from Dodge and GM, the Ford Super Duty trucks are solid, workhorse pickups with roomy, comfortable cabins. Perhaps that's why they remain the best sellers.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Ford Super Duty F-250: 4x2 regular cab 137-in. wheelbase XL ($21,750); 4x4 SuperCab 158-in. XL ($27,220); 4x4 regular cab 137-in. XLT ($28,095); 4x2 SuperCab 158-in. Lariat ($30,245); 4x2 Crew Cab 172-in. XLT ($30,405); 4x4 Crew Cab 172-in. Lariat ($35,960); 4x4 Crew Cab 156-in King Ranch ($39,850); Super Duty F-350: 4x2 regular cab 137-in. wheelbase XLT ($25,760); 4x4 SuperCab 142-in. XL ($27,805); 4x4 Crew Cab 156-in. Lariat ($36,375) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.4-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 260-hp 5.4-liter sohc V8; 310-hp 6.8-liter sohc V10; 325-hp 6.0-liter ohv turbo-diesel V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual air bags, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Super Duty F-250 4x4 SuperCab Lariat SWB ($33,115) |
| Standard Equipment | 5.4-liter V8, ABS; air conditioning; power windows and door locks; power steering; 16-inch aluminum wheels; leather seating surfaces; power driver's seat; fog lamps; remote keyless entry; four-speaker AM/FM cassette/CD stereo; Trailer Tow Package (includes 7-wire harness, trailer brake wiring kit, 130-amp alternator) |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | automatic transmission ($1,095) |
| Destination Charge | 795 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 35005 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 260 @ 4500 |
| Torque | 350 @ 2500 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 141.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 231.4/79.9/76.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 52 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.4/67.4/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/67.3/32.4 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 2720 |
| Towing Capacity | 7800 |
| Front Suspension | live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 |
| Curb Weight | 6013 |
| Stock Tires | 265/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 29 |
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