2006 Mazda Tribute Consumer Discussions

Mazda Tribute Transmission Problems

• I WILL NEVER BUY A MAZDA AGAIN!!!

  Written by: sgb46 on Jul 2, 2011 12:49:58 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 ... Read More

• 2006 Mazda Tribute, MAJOR transmission problems

  Written by: camapi on Apr 26, 2011 8:10:11 PM

  I bought a used 2006 Mazda Tribute in June 2010. The first problem I noticed was on a trip in October. After driving on the interstate for about 100 miles, I pulled over to let my niece drive. Before I could put the car in park, it died. I could restart it fine, but when I put it into gear, it would die again. I had NO IDEA what it might ... Read More

• Trash Transmission & Economics

  Written by: tnanninga on Apr 9, 2010 9:19:22 AM

  Interesting string of rants. I have a 2006 I4 Tribute with 73K miles on it, the automatic transmission started bucking and jumping two weeks ago. Six weeks ago the repair shop I use refused to service the transmission at the last oil change because they feared a battle if there was a problem with the transmission. Last night my daughter & I discussed her homework in Economics class. I chose to ... Read More

• Mazda 2006 Bad Transmission

  Written by: gone4evr33 on Jan 27, 2010 3:50:16 PM

  I own a 2006 Mazda tribute. Bought it with 8K miles. Did all the regular maint required. The car started slipping when leaving first gear about two days ago. Then while driving down the highway had engine reving problems. Well it finally gave out today, on the highway. Had it towed to the dealer and the transmission is shot. The car has 28,500 miles!!! Too bad because the warrently actaully expired ... Read More

Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006, 2007 Escape Reliability [bmrich]

  Written by: hwmspec on Sep 14, 2009 11:41:51 AM

  Bmrich, It has been my experience that there is a problem with the transmission in both the tribute and the escape (sister vehicles). Google "escape transmissions" and you will discover what I am speaking off. There are a number of reported issues. This was the first time I did all the serice work by the book (typically I do the work myself, but on this vehicle I had the dealership perform ... Read More

• Re: 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE MPG question, ONLY 14/16 city/highway [gangkou]

  Written by: ggrreegg on Jul 4, 2009 1:46:17 PM

  I have a 03 with a 2.8 V6 and with a moderate load on vacation my last recorded MPG going into Ks was 30.5 (with a tail wind) coming back to Az going from denver to grand junction (thru the rocky mountains) I avg. 28 MPG. In town and around with A/C I always get 20-21 MPG. It was a salvaged vehicle that I rebuilt. I have to run 25 psi ... Read More

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2006 Mazda Tribute Price

  Written by: webwander on Aug 13, 2008 2:23:55 PM

  Just to brag a bit, I helped my daughter purchase a 2006 Mazda Tribute in December 2006. Undecided for months, we stopped at an Edmond Ok. dealer, and she fell in love with a Steel Grey V6 Model. It had color coded panels, and even had a set of ENKI 18" Wheels. We didn't care about the wheels, so we negotiaged a price without them. It was almost the new year, ... Read More

• 2008 Mazda FWD Hybrid Tribute Grand Touring

  Written by: dmbflorida on Apr 27, 2009 10:27:30 PM

  We like the hybrid Tribute Grand Touring because it has all the options on it you could want including navigation and roof venting . The Mazda hybrid Tribute is much nicer than the Escape hybrid or the hybrid Mariner in terms of interior appointments. We bought in Feb, 2008 in California when a limited inventory of this new SUV was sold only in California. We put it on a car carrier ... Read More

Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Maintenance and Repair

• Ford Escape bumper for Mazda Tribute

  Written by: balejandre_00 on Mar 8, 2007 6:20:16 PM

  I just wanted to know if the bumper for a Ford Escape will fit to a 2006 Mazda Tribute. I'm looking for the front and rear bumpers and for the trunk door. I just wanted to know if the parts will fit because I need to replace them and I found some cheap Ford Escape parts. Thanks for your help.

• 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE MPG question, ONLY 14/16 city/highway

  Written by: gangkou on Feb 20, 2007 5:40:23 PM

  I purchased a 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE I on Dec 2006. It is a 4 DR., 2.3L L4 PFI DOHC 16V / 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I live at Nebraska and the temp in Jan and Feb 2007 is about -10F to 10F. The standard MPG is 21/24 for city/highway, however, my city/highway MPG is only about 14.x/16.x using #87 gas and current odometer reader is 2000 miles. Is it normal, especially for ... Read More

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2006 Mazda Tribute s AWD [jfritsch]

  Written by: guard on Dec 19, 2006 4:17:42 PM

  Thanks for the reply JJF. Much appreciated. I might try squeezing a little more. Have a Merry Christmas! Guard

• Re: 2006 Mazda Tribute s AWD [guard]

  Written by: jfritsch on Dec 19, 2006 3:34:24 PM

  19,975 is about 7400 off msrp, provided no big fees or anything. I've seen numerous dealer ads on motoralley.com advertising 6500-7200 off, so you are on the high range (of $ off, which is good.) Trouble is, these discounts will probably be reflected in the blue book values next year, so you still may want to hit about 10 dealers by email fax eom to see if it can be beat ... Read More

• 2006 Mazda Tribute s AWD

  Written by: guard on Dec 19, 2006 8:07:25 AM

  This Tribute has the following options: CDD - 6 Disc Player FLA - Floor Mats MCT - Rearview Dimmer RSP - Rear Spoiler AB2 - Side Airbags 1TP - Tow Pkg MSRP: $27,320 Invoice: $25,382 After 3,000 Rebate and Dest charge: $22,789 Dealer is offering it for: $19,975 This looks like a good deal.... any thoughts?

• Re: Purchased 2006 Tribute [zoom_ute]

  Written by: kyfdx on Oct 31, 2006 8:09:54 AM

  A 5-speed Mazda Tribute? So, you are the one... ;)

• Purchased 2006 Tribute

  Written by: zoom_ute on Oct 31, 2006 8:01:44 AM

  Just purchased a 2006 Mazda Tribute-i, 4-cylinder 5-speed with AWD, options were all weather mats and rear bumper step. Metro-West Boston, MA region. MSRP was $22,515, invoice was 21,089. Paid $20995 - $3000 rebate - $1000 MAC finance bonus cash for a net price of just $16995. Added cruise control (not available from the factory on "i" manual transmissions) for $300. Financed the minimum required to get the $1000 bonus ($7k) ... Read More

Mazda Tribute Lease Questions

• Re: Mazda Tribute: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: throcgr on Aug 25, 2006 7:01:21 AM

  Wasn't sure if this forum was still being used? Looking for monthly payments (approx) for the 2006 Tribute S 2WD. MSRP is $23,790. We have the S-Plan discount and are looking at 36 or 48 months/12,000 miles with 0 down payment. Thought it would be no hassle with the Splan but we are finding different prices and not the discount we expected. Thanks!

Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Maintenance and Repair

• Transmission reverse trouble

  Written by: scribdog on Aug 7, 2006 1:39:52 PM

  Hello Cartalk In June of this year (2006) we purchased a 2002 Mazda Tribute. About a week later we was trying to back out of a parking lot on a very slight incline and it would not backup at all. It seemed to go into reverse but it would not backup the RPMs would rev but the vehicle would not move. After putting into drive and inching forward we was able ... Read More

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2006 Mazda Tribute S 4WD

  Written by: joelamp on Jul 6, 2006 4:28:16 AM

  Took delivery last week on a new Tribute in Platinum Metallic. Only option on ours was SAB/SAC. Invoice price $24,495. Price paid with rebates was $20,545. We were offered an additional $500 rebate for financing with Mazda Credit, but declined as it was linked to a 9.5%/48 interest rate. We financed through a local bank instead and saved almost 3.0%.

Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Accessories

• After market sound system

  Written by: joemazda on Jan 11, 2006 8:15:32 PM

  I own a 2006 Mazda Tribute. I am looking to installa Pioneer system. I am told that i need a installation kit, to properly install the new system. I can't seem to locate this kit.

Mazda Tribute Lease Questions

• Re: 2006 Mazda Tribute s FWD [benji123]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 3, 2006 3:57:58 AM

  Hi Ben. Here's the info that you are looking for. If you were to lease a 2006 Mazda Tribute S 2WD through Mazda Credit right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00224 and 51%, respectively. Using these numbers, an MSRP of $26,590, and a selling price of $25,348, I estimate that this truck should have a zero ... Read More

• 2006 Mazda Tribute s FWD

  Written by: benji123 on Dec 25, 2005 5:03:48 PM

  Hi Car man, I'd like to get the (1) residual, (2) lease money factor, and (3) estimated monthly payment (with $0 down) for a 2006 Mazda Tribute s FWD, with an MSRP of $26,590 and a selling price of $25,348. I'd like the numbers both for a 36 month, 12,000 miles/year lease and for a 48 month, 12,000 miles/year lease. Thanks! Ben

Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Accessories

• 2006 Mazda Tribute i grill guards

  Written by: joehyundai1 on Dec 15, 2005 7:03:26 PM

  Does anyone know where i can get, front grille guards and rear bumper guards?

Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Maintenance and Repair

• Wind noise in the Tribute 2006

  Written by: tribfra2006 on Oct 24, 2005 6:24:10 PM

  We recently purchased a 2006 Mazda Tribute and really like it except for the wind sounds. The wind sounds are heard primarily after 55mph and at the upper right rear of the vehicle. It was taken back to the dealer and their thoughts on the problem involved the luggage rack. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Is this a good deal? [prosa]

  Written by: realsales on Oct 15, 2005 8:48:31 AM

  hi prosa, purchased the mazda tribute 2006 2wd s package 3 here in palm beach about 1 month ago. msrp $27,745 invoice $25,961, bought it for $23,700. so at $23,746 for a 4wd you are getting a very good deal. i love the vehicle. i had a 2001 ford escape v-6 that i put 130,000 trouble free miles on. the only disappointment i have is that other than the bells and ... Read More

• RE: HOW DID I DO $$$$ ???2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE [realsales]

  Written by: nortsr1 on Sep 26, 2005 7:23:46 AM

  Your Mazda Tribute should get around 19 to 20 mpg City and 24 to 26mpg hwy. I have a 2005 Mercury Mariner (same engine as the Ford escape and your Mazda Tribute. I make at least three roundtrips per year from Florida to NJ and have always averaged 24 to 26 mpg hwy (and that is doing about 65 to 75 mph on Rt.95 most of the way (except for that ... Read More

• RE: HOW DID I DO $$$$ ???2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE [nortsr1]

  Written by: realsales on Sep 25, 2005 8:40:04 PM

  hey nortsr1, appreciate the advice and well wishes!! went to the edmunds site and did my homework ( although after the fact ) at $ 23,700 out the door with the package III upgrades for the 2006 v-6 tribute , i am up about $200.. it was either $23,700 for the tribute or $23,500 for a 2005 nissan x-terra. after getting more info and considering i never go off road the ... Read More

• RE: HOW DID I DO $$$$ ???2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE [realsales]

  Written by: nortsr1 on Sep 25, 2005 8:10:16 AM

  You probably could have done a lot better on the 2005 model with all the rebates and finance incentives. If you paid MSRP, then yes, you paid too much. If you go to the Edmunds New cars, then check out the exact model you purchased against the edmunds prices...MSRP vs Invoice....and make sure you price all the exact options that you received....then you will have a much better idea as to ... Read More

• RE: HOW DID I DO $$$$ ???2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE [nortsr1]

  Written by: realsales on Sep 24, 2005 9:12:53 AM

  hey nortsr1, here are the small letters you asked for! i bought the tribute the same day i towed my 2001 escape ( tranny went at 130,000 miles ) to the mazda dealer. the only other vehicle i had in mind was a nissan x-terra. did not have much time to shop around. once again do you think the 2006 tribute s v-6 package III was a decent deal at $23,700??? ... Read More

• RE: HOW DID I DO $$$$ ???2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE [realsales]

  Written by: nortsr1 on Sep 24, 2005 7:09:05 AM

  I, hereby and furthermore, refuse to answer any questions that are typed in "CAPITAL LETTERS".....and furthermore, why ask if you received a "good deal" after you already bought the vehicle. The time to ask is before you buy and give us all the info beforehand!

• RE: HOW DID I DO $$$$ ???2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE

  Written by: realsales on Sep 23, 2005 8:50:54 PM

  2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE S 2WD 6CYL 3PK , PACKAGE III!! LIST PRICE $27,745. DEALERS PRICE $25,961. I PAID $23,700. DID I DO OK?? HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES!! LEATHER, 6 CD CHANGER, SUN-ROOF, SIDE AIR-BAGS. I HAD A 2001 FOR ESCAPE ( LOVED IT!! ) TRANNY BLEW OUT AFTER 130,000 MILES.ONLY DISAPPOINTMENT IS THE RIDE/SPEED/ GAS MILAGE /HANDLING IS EXACTLY THE SAME!! SECOND GUESSING NYSELF FOR NOT GOING AFTER A ... Read More

Ford Escape Mazda Tribute Owners Meet the Members

• MY 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE S V6

  Written by: realsales on Sep 21, 2005 6:27:47 PM

  i purchased my 2006 mazda tribute s v-6 ( loaded ) two weeks ago! i was the proud owner of a 2001ford escape v-6. i put 130,000 miles on it with no problems!! never did a thing to it except change the oil and rotate tires/ new brakes, thus the tranny went after 130,000 miles, no complaints if i maintained it better it , i would still have it!. i went ... Read More

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Suggestons from Mazda Tribute online buying exp [turtoni]

  Written by: tenebros on Sep 1, 2005 6:46:56 AM

  Took 8 hours at the dealership to work the numbers, but I think I got a good deal. 2005 Mazda Tribute List: 28,900 Automatic Discount 2000 Minus 3000 in rebates Minus 1000 Mazda finance (must use for a minimum of 3 months) Base total = 22900 Minus 600 manager reduction Trade in had been valued by other dealers at 7 to 9k. They gave me 10000 sight unseen for a trade ... Read More

• Suggestons from Mazda Tribute online buying exp

  Written by: bubblehead on Aug 20, 2005 4:25:10 PM

  This is the first car I’ve purchased since getting my internet connection in 1998 and my take on online car buying is: If you want the lowest price you need to know beforehand EXACTLY what you want and let the dealer know you’re ready buy NOW; don’t ask for three demo drives in the same car, wait for weeks to decide and then expect a great price. My philosophy is that ... Read More

• Mazda Tribute online purchase experience

  Written by: bubblehead on Aug 20, 2005 4:19:38 PM

  I’ve been using Edmunds.com, including these user postings, as well other sources to make a new car purchase decision and figure out a target price. I’d like to “give back” to Edmunds and the other online posters so here’s my experience. It’s long but I hope it’s helpful to newbies. For various reasons I settled on the 2005 Mazda Tribute S as my first choice. I initially leaned toward a 2005 ... Read More

Mazda Tribute

• New Mazda Tribute production info:

  Written by: ramzey28 on Feb 26, 2006 2:44:43 PM

  Mazda Tribute Going on Hiatus in U.S. Until 2008 Date posted: 02-23-2006 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ford will not produce the Mazda Tribute SUV at its Kansas City plant after May, killing plans for a 2007 model, company officials said. The Tribute will be back for the 2008 model year, built at Kansas City starting in January 2007. The Mazda SUV is a sibling to the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, ... Read More

• Factory stereo

  Written by: ryukyu on Apr 16, 2005 3:16:08 PM

  Does anybody know if the factory stereo in the 2005 Tribute have an auxiliary jack in the back? Or perhaps a CD changer port? I'm talking about the regular one with the four speakers. I would like to be able to hook up an iPod, and I'm trying to find the best way to do this, but it's not easy finding info on the factory stereo, particularly since I don't own ... Read More