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#113 of 144 I WILL NEVER BUY A MAZDA AGAIN!!! by sgb46

Jul 02, 2011 (12:49 pm)

I will NEVER buy a Mazda again after the transmission went out on my 2006 WELL MAINTAINED Mazda Tribute with 46,000 miles!! After having it towed to the dealer they tried to get Mazda to cover it under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Mazda refused to cover it. The dealer quoted a price of 3800.00. With a price that high, I chose to have it towed to another service facility who fixed it for 2450.00 So far so good, however, I won't be keeping the Tribute and will never buy another Mazda again.

#114 of 144 So far, so good by esyouvee

Jul 02, 2011 (1:12 pm)

My 2005 Tribute XLT / AWD has around 85K miles and has held up fairly well. The tranny was making some rattling noise last year, but had the fluid changed and that was the end of that. My Tribute doesn't get used a lot though, so who knows how it would fare if it were being used for the daily grind.

#115 of 144 Re: Trans rebuild done - details here that may help you: [bachman] by m_mcpherson

Jul 04, 2011 (8:45 am)

Replying to: bachman (Oct 02, 2010 11:18 pm)
Brian,
When you lost drive, and then shortly after lost 1st and 2nd, what exactly was the problem? Where can the parts be purchased from? My friend has had exactly the same thing happen with her 2002 Tribute AWD V6, (besides countless other problems!)
I'm sure I can get someone to pull the transmission out, and there are lots of small mechanics and machine shops that are good that could put it back together if the local transmission shop is being stupid.
All I basically need is where you got your rebuild parts from? Or what exactly they are, so I can look around for them.
Thanks!

#116 of 144 Re: Trans rebuild done - details here that may help you: [m_mcpherson] by bachman

Jul 04, 2011 (10:31 am)

Replying to: m_mcpherson (Jul 04, 2011 8:45 am)
The kit might have been by Trans Tech so that is what I'd search for. The forward drive hub is not part of a kit so far as I know so I suppose it's isn't always the culprit but I think it was the key to my failure. It's pricey and hard to get over the counter but if you deal with a trans shop, I assume they can get it if needed. I wouldn't assume anything until the experts pull that thing apart though. The CD4E a tricky gizmo so the kits are usually spot-on for directions and 'rituals'. I also think it comes in more than one version so warn the shop about that or look for one who does lots of Ford/Mazda trans work. If I recall correctly, one of the o-rings in the kit was not the right size and later found to be due to some slight variations in design or application. Aside from trans expense, downtime, I like everything else about the Trib though. Good luck and post the final outcome so others can benefit too.
 
~b

#117 of 144 Also, re-Trans rebuild done - details here that may help you: [m_mcpherson] by bachman

Jul 05, 2011 (3:10 am)

Replying to: m_mcpherson (Jul 04, 2011 8:45 am)
This is a diagram (link below) of the parts.
 
The forward drive drum/hub was not easy to source through a dealer and that was the biggest glitch. ebay has rebuilt-refurbished I think.
I had a shift kit added that reduces wear on the parts and I'm told most kits have better parts / components than factory new.
I also went with the advice of using one bottle of Valvoline synthetic then the balance of regular trans fluid by Valvoline. It reduces operating temps just a bit but the synthetic can/will be a problem if you use more or too much in the ratio. I'm sure the rebuild by a qualified shop or mechanic will out perform - outlast the factory original.
 
How many miles are on that thing anyways ?
 
http://www.amtrans.nl/CD4E.pdf

#118 of 144 Re: Also, re-Trans rebuild done - details here that may help you: [bachman] by m_mcpherson

Jul 07, 2011 (8:49 pm)

Replying to: bachman (Jul 05, 2011 3:10 am)
Wow, Thanks!
 
She has over 200,000kms on it.
 
She is still weighing her options. Something about girls not liking to "wing it" with cars, or "experiment" I guess. Personally, if it's at all possible to fix, I would rather do that. She apparently has an offer by someone to replace it with a low-km transmission from a wrecker for $1600 CAD, with a 90 day warranty, and then she'll probably try selling it and getting something smaller. She's moving soon anyways. If she does get her tranny replaced though, I'm definitely going to try to get my hands on the broken one and see what I can get done, or do myself, with it. Apparently rebuilt ones are in high demand.
 
The diagram is for a 4sp-FWD. Do you think it's similar enough to the AWD?
 
I haven't been working with cars much until this year, but I'm starting to enjoy it. I just wish you could work on them without the urgency of needing them to work before your life falls apart. haha.

#119 of 144 2002 Mazda Tribute autom.trans.failing by barbara60ga

Aug 03, 2011 (7:33 am)

My son's above referenced car (truck?) is having serious problems with his transmission. The reverse went out completely. No one has dropped the transm. to examine it, but a prof. has it now and after driving it around says that at about 100k miles these trannys fuse together in spots where the ventilation is not good. He would be afraid to take it out on the street to check the other gears. It will go forward in Drive. He estimates about $2,000 to fix it if the problem is as he fears. No other problems with the car. He has been very happy with it. But (gulp) now are looking at an expensive repair. Advice?

#120 of 144 Re: 2005 Mazda - Is It The Tranny or Not? [darook24] by longmiler49

Aug 04, 2011 (11:04 am)

Replying to: darook24 (Jan 30, 2011 7:01 pm)
I've been a Ford person for decades, and subsequently bought a Mazda Tribute (Escape platform in a different wardrobe.) It has run well for 9 years, until this morning when the transmission refused to engage in any gear. The Overdrive light flashed intermittently just prior to the transmission disengaging. Although they haven't opened it up yet, the transmission repair person told me that the transfer case is often the culprit with 4WD or AWD vehicles. I won't know for sure until they get it apart, which could be a few days yet.

#121 of 144 Re: 2002 Mazda Tribute autom.trans.failing [barbara60ga] by bachman

Aug 05, 2011 (12:48 am)

Replying to: barbara60ga (Aug 03, 2011 7:33 am)
Barbra --
 
$2000 sounds about right, maybe even low from $2500 - $2800 depending on the damage. Understand that with a factory fix and parts, you may be set up for the same problem 70k to 100k miles out again. Factory parts and design (Ford transmission) is what it is.
 
I'd be more inclined to find or stick with a mechanic or shop that is off the trail from a dealership and make sure they can and will use a tranny rebuild kit that fixes the glitches of a factory design. Say it just that way and when you get a bite from a shop or mech that understands what you are saying, get an estimate from them. Trans get too hot often due to poor design. For some in the older days, it just meant drilling a pilot hole in a part of the valve body to let fluid get to parts it was not getting to as well. Ford could have easily fixed or modified it on the assembly line on the older cars but never did.
 
Get it fixed right and keep it forever b/c it'll be better than new. If you get it fixed via factory parts, drive for another 20 - 30k miles and sell it. Tell us how it works out though !! Good luck -
 
~brian

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