Key
FTO maintenance issues
The FTO (Fresh Touring Origination) Mitsubishi, unveiled in Japan in 1994,
the FTO, based on the Gallant platform. The FTO was voted Japanese Car of the
Year 1994. Three different engine formats were offered, a 4cylinder 1800cc 16
valve, a 2000cc 24valve V6, and a MIVEC (variable valve timing) version of the
same engine. Generally Mitsubishi's patented Tiptronic automatic transmission
is fitted, although a manual gearbox was offered. The FTO was originally intended
as a Japanese market only machine.
Ralliart UK, later renamed Extreme Cars, based in Dudley, supplied FTO’s
semi-officially into the UK. In 1997 the FTO model range was revised, notably
by an front end look, the indicators and fog lamps being mounted in individual
housings and the air intake changed from an oval shape to a rectangle.
Key FTO maintenance issues
Worn anti-roll bar bushes, causes knocking noises over bumps
Front brake discs
Door rattles
Air conditioning, as with all vehicles, remember to operated regularly even in
Winter to ensure seals etc
FTO Servicing
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Key FTO maintenance issues
- Worn anti-roll bar bushes, causes knocking noises over bumps
- Front brake discs
- Door rattles
- Air conditioning, as with all vehicles, remember to operated regularly even in Winter to ensure seals etc
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BTR will make best efforts to advise veicle owners of any additional parts requiement as a result of inspecting the vehicle. Removed parts will be returned on request prior to servising excepting old lubricants
FTO model history
The FTO, an acronym coming from the project concept title "Fresh Touring
Origination" Mitsubishi, was originally unveiled in Japan in 1994 and based
on the Gallant model. Three different engine formats were offered, a 4cylinder
1800cc 16 valve, a 2000cc 24valve V6, and a MIVEC (variable valve timing) version
of the same engine. Generally Mitsubishi's patented Tiptronic automatic transmission
is fitted, although a manual gearbox was offered. The FTO was originally intended
as a Japanese market only machine and voted Japanese Car of the Year 1994.
Ralliart UK, later renamed Extreme Cars, based in Dudley, supplied FTO's semi-officially
into the UK. In 1997 the FTO model range was revised, notably by an front end
look, the indicators and fog lamps being mounted in individual housings and the
air intake changed from an oval shape to a rectangle.
