There have been several award-winning trucks from Ford over the years, including the Ford F-450 Super Duty of 2004. There are three trim levels to the F-450 Super Duty, including XL, XLT, and Lariat. The XL version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2003 the popular 6.0 liter Power-Stroke has made this a popular choice for cab & chassis buyers nationwide.

2004 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL Specs

The restyled F-450 Super Duty XL is equipped with a 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Power-Stroke engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.

The fuel system for the 2004 F-450 Super Duty is a EFI design, using DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The F-450 Super Duty uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the F-450 Super Duty XL are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits 53.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $28,015, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,583. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Cab & Chassis.

The standard warranty period for the F-450 Super Duty is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.

Fuel Efficiency

The F-450 Super Duty XL received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ford F-450 Super Duty XL sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a F-450 Super Duty.

Tags: 2-Door, Cab & Chassis, Ford F-450 Super Duty, United States market, XL

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