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products and labor. However, if you are mechanically inclined it's not too bad to clean
and takes about 30 minutes and $10.00 worth of
Throttle-body cleaner (3M is good and safe for
parts finishes). I've done mine twice, and add
BG44K as an aftermarket fuel-system treatment.
It's about $20 a bottle, but I think worth it.
Now, there is brake issue, some sort of idling issue (Idel Air Control Module), water leak under glove compartment. These are the ones I have spotted from the Internet.
What else I should expect from a 2003 (used one) @ 22K (approx.)Thanks
"These lists are drawn from reliability data on 1995 through 2002 models with above- or below-average reliability. Problems with the engine, engine cooling, transmission, and drive system were weighted more heavily than other problems."
Included in the AVOID list is the Mazda Tribute(V6) 2001 & 2002. The newer models get better marks on CR. From my personal experience, I agree with Consumer Reports!
I am currently weighing whether to keep my Trib and plan on rotor replacement (based on reports in this forum) or trade this baby in. I've had the stalling issue at just a few thousand miles, IAC later, driver safety belt problem, brake light came on this week and that is just off of the top of my head!
The current Tirb/Escape transmission is my main concern that I had this crap in my X-626. Regardless of your maintenance habit this model has tendecy to fail.
Dunno, may be I get a second Taurus. These generation-4 ones are very good. That is what I am driving now. It's been very good to me too. I'll be around to see more posts.
I took it to the dealer, they could not find the reason..the brakes are good. But I know that when I bought the car it did not have this problem. Also, i have noticed that whenever the hand brake(parking!) is engaged, it makes a noise while you are sitting on the rear seat...usually, old cars with bad shocks make a silmilar noise!!! Any suggestion or advise??
RE: transmission "chatter". I had noticed early on (23K Mi) that when tranny down (or up)shifted from 3rd to 4th there was a vibration - similar to what you would feel if you ran over the warning tracks on major turnpikes. The Svce Mgr checked with Mazda and they suggested changing the shift (via computer) point to resolve. It worked and have not had any problems since then.
I believe my veh was assembled in November '00 - if that helps anyone out there in Tribute land.
difference from the OEM (which are composite and non-turnable). Raybetsos rotors are only nominally more per pair. I checked just to make
sure and the replacement rotors are turnable
and should be good for up to two (2) or three (3)
turnings. Replacement brake pads are about $60
for the ceramic variety (longer-life/low-dust).
The next time I need brakes I'm definitely going the DIY route with a mechanic friend. Could come in a few hundred dollars cheaper than with the Ford dealership last time ($480.00).
Snowman - I wondered if the tranny was from the
the 626 model and you're right, it is. However,
upon talking to my current mechanic he claims that
the particular tranny in the current Escape/Tribute is no more problematic than other
transmissions. However, I told him that from what others have said and I've heard that this model tranny may have some problems starting at
~75K miles. However, the upside is that improvements were made and upgrades were done. I
just don't know if the improvements/upgrades were
done pre- or post- Escape/Tribute.
I've added 8oz. of X1-R friction eliminator to
the transmission at my mechanic's request. I don't know if it'll help in the long run, but so
far no problems as yet. I will be getting a full
(including filter) transmission flush at 50K miles
and will add an additional 4 oz. of X1-R as recommended.
Be alert for whining.
For your brakes, you decided well. AS long as you use ceramic pads (I used QS from Raybestos) you won't hear any squeak...
Good luck...
Mhynie: Have you tried to turned he heat on with AC on. This will increase cabin temp and your AC will kick in.
Scape2 - Thanks for the tip on the transmission flush. Will do.
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Anyway, the service department put in a filter near the cowl area. It seems the factory forgot to install them on some. So if anyone has a water noise, let your service dealer know what the problem is. It will save time of them having to decide what it is. Hope this helps....Other than that, I love my Escape & wouldn't have anything else. As for snow, what fun it was to drive. I had No problems at all. I seen big 4X4's stuck and cruised right passed them.
Did they install the cabin air filter by any chance? It resides under the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle. If water poured down through it's grill when the filter wasn't there you could hear a "waterfall" sound from time to time I would imagine. I myself never heard it.
Those don't come standard and you either have to DIY or have someone else do it. You can get Fram replacements at Wal-Mart for around $5. A Ford dealer will charge you somewhere in the neighborhood of $30 for the filter and installation.
I installed one several months ago and have nothing but good things to say about it. It was easy to do (about 15-20 minutes because the screws are rather small and you have to be careful not to lose them) and the dust level in the cabin has decreased noticeably.
Note: The Fram filter is not a HEPA filter and Neither is Ford's. You can get them though.
It probably was the cabin filter. The service lady called it a pollen filter. I didn't get charged anything because of the warranty. I haven't heard the water noise though and I picked it up yesterday. I bought mine Oct. 30th, 2003.
Now I can't remember if it did it or not, but now when I'm in Park, if I put on the brakes I hear a clicking noise. Does your escape do that when in Park?
What you're hearing is the gear shift lock disengaging when you depress the brake pedal. You'll notice that you can't put the truck in gear before you hear that click.
FYI if that ever fails, you can open that little black square panel on top of the steering wheel and push the little button inside. It is the manual override switch for that system.
I took it to the dealership 4 times to have it fixed but within a couple of days the trouble starts again. It is just annoying other than that I love the vehicle. Anybody else having similar problems ?? Pls share
I own a '01 LX Trib 4WD w/ 48k mi, have had most of the common prob.s had to replaced tires @ 25k, had throttle body replaced as engine wouldn't idle, replace pads/rotors @ 38k. Pads & Rotors were none Mazda (I think), done by my local Firestone/Mastercare.
However, now I have a grinding noise when braking as you describe in msg#2091. Firestone & my Dealer have both inspected and verdict has been that nothing is wrong, everything is great, properly aligned, etc. and noise probably due to pads overheating and 'glazing'.
Have you had a resolution w/ your problem??
Anyone else have any ideas??
Motorcraft is the official Ford parts brand, right? They sell it at Wal-Mart?
I thought my oil leak problems were over.
I took the car on a trip and found it was leaking more oil than a saudi oil field (1 qt every 500mi). Texaco wanted to put an oil derrick on the manifold and wildcat for oil.
After the trip and 5 quarts of oil, the service manager stated the problem was a leaking oil pan gasket. This was replaced as well as the valve cover gasket and others. The gaskets come in a set. Maybe this will end the problem. I have never owned a car that leaked this much oil in my life! It's strange that there is a severe gasket failure in this motor under 20,000 miles. I assumed this was the same motor that the Taurus used for a decade and the bugs were worked out. We all know what happens when you assume........I will post further problems as they occur.