Luckily it was under the warranty we bought when we bought the vehicle. The high-end s Grand Touring has the V6 engine along with a towing prep package, as well as all the extra features found in the i Grand Touring. The i Sport has a few features like keyless entry and fog lamps and is available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, while the others all have the automatic transmission. Despite having fewer features than some of the competition, the Mazda Tribute is best-known for its good fuel economy and comfortable handling. Co-developed with the Ford Escape, these are contemporary vehicles, offering a strong V6 and good handling.
The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Get rid of the car as fast as you can he said. This generation had significant changes to the design and an upgraded interior. There were also changes to the engine and transmission to better its performance. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. I can feel the transmission slipping when carrying a load around 900lbs in vehicle or towing total trailer weight was around 740lbs incl.
DoorsFilter selectedDoorsList, null ; doorsFilter. Vehicles are subject to prior sale. Though the new Tribute shares its platform and powertrains with the Ford Escape, most of its body panels are different, as is much of the interior and suspension tuning. I am sooooo glad I purchased the extended warranty. .
There were also changes to the engine and transmission to better its performance. Units Affected 5700 Vehicle safety investigations dominate headlines -- they get readers to stop what they're doing and pay attention. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. The car is great fun to drive, always enjoy it. During its first generation, the Tribute was improved upon and had minor changes to the overall appearance.
This would be the second time that the transmission would need to be replaced. Took it to the dealer and they said I needed to replace the transmission. The first was within the first three years. I wish it had a larger fuel tank, it is only 16. Not only were we out a lot of money, we were out of a car for almost 2 weeks. All other models are fitted with a 200-horsepower V6 and a four-speed automatic transmission.
I will never buy anything that has been built by Ford ever again! Mazda Tributes are currently assembled in Claycomo, Missouri and Hofu, Japan. The transmission repair man told me that Mazda Tributes had notoriously bad transmissions and not to expect the new one to last more than 35,000 miles. It comes with either a 2. Mazda Tributes are currently assembled in Claycomo, Missouri and Hofu, Japan. Primary Use: Family transportation Wik'd! Not responsible for typographical errors. Depending on the trim level, the Mazda Tribute can tow 1,500 or 3,450 pounds.
TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. It's withstood the pressures of 3 different teenaged drivers so far and hasn't let anyone down yet. Primary Use: Commuting to work Love It — Nice to drive local or highway 2 times a year we travel accross Australia to Perth round trip from Adelaide about 6000km never had any form of trouble even in 45deg C. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width. It happened in the '80s with Audi, it happened just a few years ago with Toyota and its unintended-acceleration related recalls, and now according to Bloomberg the same may be happening to Ford with the 2001-2004 Escape compact crossover. One thing I don't like is the fuel economy. Primary Use: Family transportation Great Car To Drive.
I made it to a transmission shop and they told me that I would need a new transmission. The entry-level i Sport is only available in front-wheel drive, but the other trims are available as 4x4 or front-wheel drive vehicles. The Tribute's suspension is tuned for crisper handling, although its gain in agility is offset by an uncomfortably stiff ride. The front trim just flew off the car. The transmission is not going into drive gear D, 1, 2 when switching from P, N, R.
Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter. Sporty handling, luxurious refinement and brisk V6 performance make the new Mazda Tribute the best small sport-utility vehicle sold today assuming most of your driving is done on pavement. This new sport-utility, we are led to infer, is just as prepared to zoom around a twisting road racing circuit as it is to veer off into the woods on a primitive two-track. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.