| The 2004 F150 has been entirely redesigned and only | | | | adjustable seats, and much more. The Lariat model |
| for the better. Since the Dodge Ram's reinvention a | | | | represents the best in luxury one can find in a pickup. |
| few years earlier, both Ford and GM full size pickups | | | | Standard features include leather upholstery, navigation |
| were severely lacking in modernity and comfort. | | | | systems, and a plethora of other options. |
| Though the Silverado and Sierra are relatively the | | | | Those who are more interested in a specialized truck |
| same for '04 the new F150 is as aggressive and | | | | can consider either the STX or FX4. STX models |
| possibly even more refined than the Ram. The Body | | | | have been designed for the best road performance |
| styling is very pleasing and the extra room afforded to | | | | and have shocks and power trains specifically |
| passengers and drivers is great for long hauls. The | | | | designed to that effect. For those who want an |
| manufacturer still offers a great selection of trim | | | | off-road truck there are the FX4 models which have |
| packages and body styles making these trucks very | | | | raised bodies and sturdier suspension components. |
| customizable. | | | | Interior options are similar to XLT models with many |
| Extended and crew cabs have large rear seats that | | | | optional accessories offered. For the price most of |
| make them easily capable of carrying 6 passengers. | | | | these trucks are offered at, it isn't a bad idea to |
| The front control panel has been redeveloped with a | | | | consider one of these trucks as an upgrade if you |
| more modern take and looks very appealing with a | | | | need a themed truck for specific conditions. |
| standard digital factory stereo. The front seats have | | | | Engines available for the 2004 Ford F150 include a 4.6 |
| been designed for comfort and the center console is | | | | liter V8 which puts out 231 horsepower, or a 5.4 liter |
| very good for storing fairly large items. All of the cab | | | | V8 capable of over 300 horsepower. Compared with |
| sizes have been increased in size with a total of 4 | | | | previous years these engines are far better in the |
| inches more in width, and 6 inches more in length. | | | | performance category, especially the smaller engine. |
| Crew cab models have only a 5.5 ft cargo box, while | | | | Compared with the Silverado and Ram, the F150 gets |
| all other models come with either a 5.5, 6.5, or 8 ft | | | | great gas mileage. EPA estimated averages range |
| cargo box. | | | | from 14 mpg city to 18 mpg highway making the trucks |
| Trim packages offered for the 2004 Ford F150 include | | | | comparable with Chevy's and far better than the Ram. |
| the XL, XLT, STX, FX4, and Lariat. XL models are the | | | | The previous body style is also offered for the 2004 |
| basic work style package but thanks to the fact that | | | | Ford F150 and comes with similar features to the |
| we live in modern times they actually come with a | | | | revamped truck. Overall the new style is a great |
| decent amount of accessories. Owners can expect at | | | | improvement upon what was already a formidable |
| least some power accessories like windows and locks, | | | | competitor. Drivers looking for comfort and refinement, |
| along with a decent stereo system. Moving up in | | | | combined with very modern styling must check out |
| refinement is the XLT which comes with full power | | | | one of these full size pickups. |
| accessories, cruise control, CD players, power | | | | |