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http://www.dustbury.com/626/trans.html
in 1999 (I guess when the Escape/Trib was planned) they beefed up the trans adressing specific problem areas. It is now obvious that this trans doesn't have the same internals as a 626 4 banger with considerably less HP and torque. I haven't had any bad symptoms with mine (1800 miles), but I was getting increasingly concerned that future problems would crop up. Someone earlier posted a link explaining the problems in the 626 and what was done to beef it up. It is interesting and should shut up some critics. It is www.dustbury.com/626/trans.html.
I found one thing that I did not like about the tranny design. In order to change the filter, the trans must be completly opened. The pan is mounted vertically so there's no drop the pan method of service. I plan to do this (or have it done learning this) every two years. If it was a conventional pan set up I would do it myself.
I still have that fuel smell after the motor is hot then turned off. It isn't as bad but is still present - although I'm really not concerned about it.
I CURRENTLY OWN A HONDA CRV--98 ES---NEVER HAD A PROBLEM----I MEAN NEVER!!!!!! WHAT A GREAT VEHICLE. TRUTHFULLY, I LIKE THE LOOK OF A TRIBUTE BUT I AM TOOOO SATISFIED WITH MY CRV. AND I STILL THINK ITS CUTE!!! IVE OWNED 2 HONDAS AND NEVER HAD ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, FIRST WAS A CIVIC WHICH WAS TOTALLED BY ANOTHER CAR--SO THEN I BOUGHT THE CRV---ALSO, IT HAS AN EXCELLENT RESALE VALUE. MY CIVIC WAS 6 YRS OLD WHEN IT WAS TOTALED AND I GOT $6500 FOR IT---WHEN I OWED $2400
so i went from a sportage to a trib ES, now i can't stop smilling...and the tranny is smooth and positive in its shift, the cabin is quiet and the handling crisp.
Too many recalls for me or anyone who pays this kind of money. Ford needs to seriously redesign their quality control or they will quickly lose their customer base.
BTW very interesting posts.
Has anyone else (besides post #76) experienced this problem.
What's the point of a Tribute vs a RAV4 or a subaru, which both have fulltime 4WD? Am I missing something??
A Ford dealer I drive by everyday has had the same 3 Escapes on their lot now for about a week. I wonder if all this bad press is starting to take its toll...
-Roddy
My tribute (ES/V6) is giving around
15/20 instead of 18/24 advertised.
I fill up the tank (double clicks on gas
paddle), initialize trip odometer. When
gas guage is close to E, fill up the
tank again and use the gallons/trip-odo
miles to get the MPG reading. For some
reason, the full to 3/4 line in fuel
guage comes up quickly than the last 1/4!
High pitch whistle noise from fuel pump
(rear axel) area:
Took it to a Mazda service. They claim that
it's normal. My tribute has 2000 miles now.
To JayLiu: No, the noise I noticed isn't related
to AC or vents.
I.I.
Second, problem are undeniable. But to be fair we would need to do a survey of all Escapes being delivered. How many is that now, 15,000 or more?
Third, obviously people having problems are going to gravitate here. OK, so I've heard of four problem Escapes.
Fourth, the yahoo! Escape club has over 900 members and I've rarely read of problems there.
The most prominent "problem" is the wind noise on the Escape, which we all know about, or should have known about from all the reviews we read.
So, before everyone believes the Escape is just a pile of junk we ought to bear in mind the points above.
PTM
At bit like the Audi Fox, eh?
Thanks for your e-mail asking us for information on the Mazda Tribute. It
is always a pleasure to hear from our subscribers.
I am happy to tell you that we are planning to publish a report on the Mazda
Tribute in the March 2001 issue. This report should be available on our site
around February 15th. Regrettably, we can't release any information prior to
publication. If possible, you may wish to delay your purchase until our
report is published.
some fuel smell during warm start-ups** the smell
seems to be coming in from the vents ** the smell
does seem to go away ** but waiting 10 minutes
and restarting i get the fuel smell again** the
mechanic didnt see any leaks but sat in the car
with me and he also smelled the fumes ** but he
checked it out and couldnt find anything**has anyone had this problem and had it fixed ** i am
thinking about requesting the fuel line be replaced regardless *** does anyone have any input?*** oh yeah ** the vehicle has about 2500 miles on it*
thanks
To clarify this is the Tribute/Escape problem discussion so that is why I posted the recall info. I thought it might help those that may be experiencing problems. It is was in no way an attempt to dissuade just inform. I have been examining the Tribute for last 2 months and will mostly likely buy one myself.
I believe Consumer Reports only wanted to say if you want more info (good or bad) wait until mid Feb to buy. As you know many people do not make a purchase until Consumer Reports has thoroughly tested the product and supplied their analysis with rating charts.
That is the reason why I keep post some questions about the Tribute/Escape on this site because the comment from other owners can be more trusted than consumer report.
I am one of those "on again, off again" people. I love the way it drives, the price and the stylish looks although I am afraid to make the move to purchase.
Can anyone help?? Thanks.