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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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do the 04's have problems

are the O4's having engine problems....seem slike all the problems are from 03 in the above threads??
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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These questions will no doubt elitist a varied and sometime emotional reply.
It is one that has been discussed many times in the Problem Areas of this, the 6.0 forum.
you might want to read a bit from there while your waiting for responses here.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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i read a bunch of the pages ( not all) of the stickied thread above about the problems and seem like, again, the problems are with the 03's. about to buy an 04 and wan tto see if the problems were fixed....i did see a couple 04 with problems in the thread, but nothing huge, just normal car gamble. like my buddy just bought a toyota corrola, suppose to last forever and be perfect....biggest piece of ****, sooooo many problems. and that can happen to any make....but the problems with the 03's seem to be a bit much, again, for the 3rd time, lol, any problems witht he 04?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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i read a bunch of the pages ( not all) of the stickied thread above about the problems and seem like, again, the problems are with the 03's. about to buy an 04 and wan tto see if the problems were fixed....i did see a couple 04 with problems in the thread, but nothing huge, just normal car gamble. like my buddy just bought a toyota corrola, suppose to last forever and be perfect....biggest piece of ****, sooooo many problems. and that can happen to any make....but the problems with the 03's seem to be a bit much, again, for the 3rd time, lol, any problems witht he 04?
Like buying any brand, it's a crapshoot (oops family site). I haven't heard too many with major problems who have 04's. My biggest problem is my windshield squirter only shoots about two inches up on my windshield. I will take a look at that myself probably...........
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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500 problem free miles and a huge grin on my face.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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That is a serious side affect that seems to infect most who drive one.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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10,000 miles on one of the first 04/04's and am pretty darned pleased so far. I have had a couple of small issues but other than that...
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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Just got the 04 red neck limo (F250 King Ranch PSD) and no problems yet (knock on wood), but only have 50 miles on it.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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Have 9000 miles to date and no problems and all
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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04 F350 dually King Ranch with 3,000 miles. 3 cylinders scored. Total engine replacement required. I don't know how often this has happened. I also don't know when I'll get my truck back.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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04 350 ,rear main ,moan drone and terrible fuel mpgs, ford has no cue what to do ,other than that its ok but not the truck my 7.3 was.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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04 F350 dually King Ranch with 3,000 miles. 3 cylinders scored. Total engine replacement required. I don't know how often this has happened. I also don't know when I'll get my truck back.

What is your build date?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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I have 500 miles on my f350 '04 with on problems getting 16 mpg first tank was 12mpg and steadly going up very happy had it a week so far so good.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 06:25 AM
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Same question,which is more important than what year your truck is, build date on the motor.
This is important for ALL who post anywhere in the the 6.0L fourm.
About issues or No issues about their truck.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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jan. '04 eng. buikt march '04
 
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