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2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D is body and structure. Its complaint count is close to a typical FE85D model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
22
Worst area
Body

The worst 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 6

EquipmentReported January 11, 2018 · 1,153 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2004-2017 FE84D, FE85D, FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, FGB72, FK61F and FM657 trucks. These trucks are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact MFTA customer service at 1‑877‑711‑0707, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. MFTA's number for this recall is MFV00001.

Recall number 18V047000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported November 23, 2012 · 13,644 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 FE83D, FE84D, FE85D, and FG84D trucks; manufactured from May 27, 2004, through May 14, 2007. The fuel pipes may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
MFTA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 21, 2013. Owners may contact MFTA at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 12V545000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported November 19, 2009 · 16,384 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mitsubishi fuso is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 fe83d, fe84d, fe85d and fg84d vehicles. The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. During normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, causing abnormal noise.
Risk
All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 19, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 09V449000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported June 4, 2007 · 5,090 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain medium duty trucks, the brake vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation.
Risk
Continued operation of this vehicle in this condition could (1) with respect to the fe83d fe84d, and fg84d models, restrict proper operation of the brake power-assist and compromise braking performance; and (2) with respect to the fe85d model, restrict proper operation of the exhaust brake system. Either occurrence could lead to compromised braking performance and increased braking distances, which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum hose with a hose manufactured with walls of proper thickness. The recall began on august 20, 2007. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑3917.

Recall number 07V229000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported March 26, 2007 · 8,712 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. Continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flange to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks.
Risk
The engine could stall and would not restart increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On vehicles with less than 15,000 miles, if the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. If the mileage is more than 15,000 miles, the inside diameter of the idler gear bushing will be measured and if the bushing measures more than 32.043mm (1.262"), the idler gear and bushing assembly, idler gear shaft and bolt will be replaced. The recall began on august 13, 2007. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 07V138000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported September 15, 2005 · 4,571 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the door wiring harness interferes with the turn signal and hazard lamp wiring harness due to improper routing.
Risk
Repeated opening and closing of the doors could break the turn signal and hazard lamp wiring harness, causing the lamps to become inoperative.
Remedy
Dealers will add protective tubing at the door wiring harness grommet, install a protective cap on the turn signal and hazard lamp connector and repair any wiring harness damage. The recall began on november 23, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi fuso at 1‑856‑467‑4500.

Recall number 05V410000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D 22

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 2, 2012 · Body · 87,171 miles · MD

Previously reported severe rot and rust of chassis/frame. This 6 yr truck is already showing accelerated signs of same rust activity. Large blisters 6-8" dia pushing out from beneath paint and undercoating. Suspect that this truck will continue to rot and be unusable in 3-5 years.

Filed Feb 24, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 3,586 miles · RI

2005 mitsubishi fe180 went in service september 20, 2006 and we also purchased the extended powertrain coverage, pto300. On november 30, 2006 the truck was experiencing a skip in the motor, also the check engine light had come on and the truck had lost power. According to the dealer the problem was a loose connection at the ECM for injector #4. This was tightened and the truck was returned to us. This same thing happened a week later, again it was tightened and returned to us. Somewhere around the end of june 2010 this truck again started skipping, the check engine light came on and it lost power. Dealer came to our shop to put the truck on the computer at a cost of $95.00. Dealer said that two injectors were not working, one was weak and one was operating in normal parameters. At dealers recommendation I had them replace all four injectors, at a cost of $3269.97. The first day we drove the truck it was experiencing the same problem. The dealer came out to the truck's location and tightened the harness/ecu connection. This time the harness at the ecu for the injectors was burnt. After contacting the mitsubishi district representative, I was told that the injector wire arched and at this time mitsubishi fuso agreed to replace the wiring harness and we paid the labor at a cost of $625.00. Since then this problem with the truck skipping, check engine light coming on and loss of power has occurred two more times. We have isolated the harness connection at the ecu for the injectors had loosened. This is causing major down injectors had loosened. It is my opinion that all of these problems and expenses come down to the ecu connection. I purchased injectors that I did not need. The ecu should have been replaced in june 2010. The original diagnosis and problem in november 2006 turned out was still the problem in 2010 and today.

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Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D, close to a typical FE85D model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FE85D have?

6 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic.

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