2004 Ford F350 XLT review from North America
"Trouble"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Purchased at about 50,000 miles.
Alternator went at 70,000.
Front End alignment issues - wearing inside tires no matter what service done - spent $600 about 2 months ago on it again alone.
Wouldn't start 6 weeks ago - spent $1800 on fuel computer control moduel, injector harness (not the injectors), fuel return line, Turbo sleeve - was in shop almost 3 weeks.
Died again two days ago after only two weeks out of shop - now dealership trying to say it is Oil Cooler, EGR Cooler, Oil Filter Adapter, and Fuel Pump and quoting over $5000 for the repair - feeling at this moment that they are not being honest about the true problem.
General comments?
The truck has overall been a good one - but maintenance is a issue and our local dealership has been less than prompt and the general feeling I am getting is that they are not being very honest with me about the true problem with my truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.0L diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2008 |