Chassis / frame is totally destroyed / deteriorated from rot / rust. You can literally pull the steel apart with your bare hands. This is not surface rust! This truck is unsafe to be on the road. This is not an expected problem for truck of this age and gone undetected could have caused serious injury to people. This problem has been reported to the manufacturer with no response.
The worst 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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Recalls 5
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 15,549 my 1999-2004 fe639, fe649, and fg639 trucks; my 2001-2004 fe640, and my 2003-2004 fh210 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. Normal heat emanating from the exhaust pipe may cause the automatic transmission shift linkage to deform. The effort required to operate the automatic transmission shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to the deformation.
- Risk
- The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a modified automatic transmission shift control lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.
Recall number 08V224000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi fuso is recalling 10,325 my 1999-2004 fe639 and fe649 trucks. The rear engine support bracket is composed of materials of insufficient strength. Normal vehicle vibrations may cause the bracket to crack.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart. The transmission could drop out of alignment with the drive train.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket component free of charge. The recall began on august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 856‑467‑3917.
Recall number 08V221000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain medium duty trucks, the rear engine support bracket is composed of materials of insufficient strength. Normal vehicle vibrations may cause the bracket to crack.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is continually operated in this condition, the bracket may break apart, causing the transmission to drop out of alignment with the drive train.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a modified rear engine support bracket. The recall began on september 26, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.
Recall number 05V303000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain medium duty trucks, rust build-up on the automatic transmission (a/t) shift linkage may cause the linkage to bind. Rust build-up is accelerated in geographic locations that are situated near large bodies of salt water, or in regions with heavy snow/ice melting compound usage in winter months.
- Risk
- The effort required to operate the a/t shift control lever may increase if the linkage binds due to rust build-up. The shift control lever may become inoperative, or the physical shift lever position on the shift lever housing gear indicator may not match the actual gear selection at the transmission.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a modified a/t shift control lever assembly. The recall began on september 26, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.
Recall number 05V304000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the cable end of the parking brake cable, where it attaches to the parking brake lever, is designed improperly. Repeated normal parking brake operation may cause the cable end to become improperly seated in the parking brake lever groove.
- Risk
- In this condition, the parking brake cable may bend and break due to fatigue. The parking brake may become inoperative and the truck may roll and cause a crash, property and personal injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the parking brake cable for bending or damage at the cable end and install a modified parking brake cable assembly if the cable is bent or damaged at the cable end. If no bending or damage exists, dealers will install a cable retainer on the cable end of the parking brake cable. The recall began on january 13, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑877‑711‑0707.
Recall number 04V571000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load...
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of...
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data...
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer...
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received...
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels...
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What 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Chassis / frame is totally deteriorated from rust which developed from within the steel. Not surface rust. Basically it has rotted away making the truck unable to carry a load and unsafe. This is a 10 year old heavy duty truck that you can not drive . You can drive a hammer right through the superstructure steel. This vehicle has been fleet maintained, undercoated. The chassis is power washed regularly and painted annually. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer with absolutely no response. Being a truck / fleet owner for over 40 years, this truck has been pulled from service prematurely by at least 5-10 years.
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Questions about the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649
Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649, close to a typical FE649 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FE649 have?
5 recalls, covering power train, engine and engine cooling and parking brake.
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