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#3235 of 4133 Mazda Tribute transmission / differental problem &/or tire wear issue by jkwhawaii

Nov 28, 2005 (3:53 pm)

Hi everyone,
 
My first try at posting. At issue is my mom's 2001 Tribute ES which I drove this past weekend. When cruising at various speeds, sometimes the transmission seems to clunk as the RPM drops to around 2.5K. It is almost like it is dropping into another gear but certainly is not very "normal" like as the car lurches a bit and there is an audible clunk. It always happens when decelerating. Twice, a fairly loud vibrating noise was also heard which went away after a couple of seconds. (ABS?)
 
Well my brother and I checked what we could visually and the only thing we found is a strange unequal wear on the right front tire. This tire does not show an uneven wear pattern indicating that alignment seems OK but it is clearly worn down with respect to the other three. I would say that more than half the thread is gone while the other three still show 3/4.
 
Is there a transmission problem causing the tire wear or is it the other way around? We have heard of a dragging brake causing similar problems with unequal tire wear but have not seen anything about transmission/differential problems. The steering is fine with no pulling and the transmission oil levels and color looks good.
 
She has only 24K miles on the Tribute. Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
John

#3236 of 4133 Re: 2002 Escape 2002 Transaxle Assembly/Transfer Case Problem [kimrochelles by farmrca

Nov 30, 2005 (10:08 pm)

Replying to: kimrochelles (Apr 17, 2005 6:17 pm)
I have an '03 that made some noise when I would brake. I thought I had a rock in the brake. Before I could get it to the dealer the whole thing broke and now I need a new case. What kind of noises were you hearing? Thanks

#3237 of 4133 Door not closing on Ford Escape after replacing glass by susan2006

Dec 03, 2005 (7:29 pm)

Replying to: kency95 (Oct 24, 2005 11:03 am)
My car was broken into the other day. The glass on passenger side was broken. Door is ok. All broken glass was removed by window replacement but the door will not close properly. It has been up at the Ford Dealership 3x's this week. Each time told the door is fixed but when I drive home the door flies open. I have an appt on Monday with the Ford manager but I figured I would check the internet to see if anyone else has had this kind of problem b4. Please help!!!!

#3238 of 4133 Re: Body Flex? [kency95] by ashn888

Dec 06, 2005 (9:28 am)

Replying to: kency95 (Oct 24, 2005 11:03 am)
I'm new to the forum so I apologize if this has already been suggested. My 2002 Tribute also had crackling / flexing sounds soon after I purchased it (Sept. 01). They drove me crazy. After spraying/oiling/lubing every possible thing, it turned out to be the door hinges (most noticeable in cold weather). Since I started spraying them regularly with white lithium grease, I have had no more problems and in fact my Tribute has absolutely NO squeaks or rattles at 76k miles.
 
I hope this helps

#3239 of 4133 01 Tribute Completely Dead by angry01tribute

Dec 07, 2005 (8:58 pm)

I own an 01 Tribute that is now decesed due to a ceased engine. I personally took care of the maintance on this vehicle including every single oil change, air filter change, tune ups etc. This car is 5 years old this month and had 81,000 miles on it. My wife was driving on a highway and almost got killed when the engine died. If the check engine light continually comes on, please be very careful. The dealer's official diagnosis "your vehicle needs a new motor". Garbage Frod engine. I am awaiting a response from Mazda. I have no idea why I thought anything with a Ford engine would be anything disposable.

#3240 of 4133 Re: Intake manifold problem [loach] by wcannon786

Dec 07, 2005 (9:50 pm)

Replying to: loach (Nov 16, 2000 5:37 pm)
Hello,
I have a 2002 mazda tribute and while starting the intake valve blew apart. Can you please tell me more about the dealer recall specifics since the dealer is ready to charge me over $800 to replace the valve, gasket and one other part that got damaged as a result.
Thank you

#3241 of 4133 LCD light on dash is out by tcline

Dec 08, 2005 (10:58 am)

The LCD back light for the gear selector has gone out. The gauges are still lit but the P R N D 2 1 digital LCD is dark. What could be the problem? I hope a fuse and not a costly repair. Any ideas?

#3242 of 4133 Re: 01 Tribute Completely Dead [angry01tribute] by escapenut

Dec 09, 2005 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: angry01tribute (Dec 07, 2005 8:58 pm)
Sorry to hear about your engine, was it the 4 or 6 cyl. ? My '01 Escape XLT V6 so far shows no signs of premature failure or anything, but it's hard to gauge as I'm sure you know, what may be happening internally all the time. I've got 83.5K miles now using synthetic oil from 25K.
 
Will Mazda have engineers come and take a look at the engine to see if they can find out what may have caused this? If not, they should. You may want to insist on this or there may be a legitimate claim agianst Mazda. I agree that it was a totally dangerous situation for the engine to seize-up. Also, see if Mazda may be willing to contribute good-faith money to the cost of an engine. It happens a lot when customers push a little, that is you're willing to do this, which you may not be at this point.
 
A new 3.0 V6 short-block engine (probably re-man'd in actuality) is listed at FordPartscheap.com for ~$1334.00 + shipping. The install could be ~15-hrs. at $75.00/hour or thereabouts. Total could be as high as $2700+ by my figures for another engine.

#3243 of 4133 Re: Intake manifold problem [wcannon786] by escapenut

Dec 09, 2005 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: wcannon786 (Dec 07, 2005 9:50 pm)
According to FordPartsCheap.com the parts needed to repair the intake manifolds(s)[upper and lower] should cost ~$240.00+ shipping. Two (2) manifolds, 6-gaskets, gasket-lube, what else is needed ? I'm not sure if you have the 4 or 6 cyl.. The 4-cyl. manifold is $135.00+ shipping. Not sure what the other part you mentioned is, but I'm not sure why the dealer is figuring $800.00.
 
Changing spark-plugs, where you have to remove the intake manifold(s) and change gaskets pays about 2.5-hours which would be $190.00. Factor a little profit for the dealer and you have ~$500.00 Total. Ask the dealer to be specific and line-item all of the charges in advance.

#3244 of 4133 seat popping noise by ramzey28

Dec 13, 2005 (5:53 pm)

Has anyone notice a popping noise come from the seat when you first go to sitt in the seat. It comes from the back of the seat(cushion) and not the bottom cushion. Sounds like a plastic popping noise, only happens once when you first sit in the seat and push back into it to get situated. ???

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