Is a 2005 Mazda Tribute a good car?
car is super reliable and being a truck under an suv until 2005, it has a frame and is safer than others. economy is good for an suv and it is beyond durable. the 2.3 liter engine is peppy and reliable.
What does o d off mean in a Mazda Tribute?
overdrive
O/D means overdrive. It changes the gear rations to give you a little extra ooomph when you need it. The engine will stay in gear longer to give you a little more power.
When did they stop making Mazda Tribute?
2011
Model year 2011 was the last for the Tribute. Co-developed by Ford and Mazda, first-generation models had sound handling and braking, impressive cabin space, and adequate acceleration with the optional 3.0-liter V6.
Is Mazda Tribute good on gas?
Its handling is also slightly improved and many critics describe it as a dream to drive. Even the base engine is adequately powerful for passing, especially when Sport driving mode is engaged. The base 2.5-liter engine also gets the best gas mileage – 25 mpg in stop-and-go traffic and 31 mpg for highway driving.
Does Mazda 3 have overdrive?
There is no overdrive button…. use the ‘manumatic’ feature if you want to do the shifting for yourself. If left in ‘D’, it will shift in and out of overdrive by itself according to vehicle speed, load and throttle position.
When did I buy my new Mazda Tribute?
In March 2005 I purchased my brand new Mazda Tribute. Like many others I felt like I got a lot of car for the $, now I know why. I drove my Tribute off the showroom floor with 4 miles on the odometer.
How many miles does a 2005 Mazda Tribute have?
We have put 164,000 miles on our Tribute, including many long highway trips and back woods driving on two-tracks in the UP of Michigan. We required a new (rebuilt Ford) transmission at 94,000 miles, which possibly can be attributed to driving with cupped tires that probably vibrated it to pieces.
What to do if your Mazda Tribute has transmission problems?
After experiencing the worst experience possible with the dealership, I contacted Mazda Corporate. The Consumer Compliance Specialist that was assigned to my account was wonderful and supplied me with a vehicle buy back. I had my NEW Tribute delivered within a few days and said good riddens to my other one.
Why does my Mazda Tribute shake at 45 mph?
At 45 mph the car would shake. Mazda put in a new transmission. They busted an axle while doing it, so it went back to be fixed. A few weeks later transmission fluid started coming out. I was told the torque converter seal needed to be replaced. I just picked the car up again….today.