Vehicle stalls at speeds under 30 MPH, with foot off gas, or when idling. Stall often occurs during a turn, disabling the power-assisted steering until engine can be restarted. (restart occurs promptly.) five visits to dealer service dept. Since 7/12/02 have failed to correct problem. Mazda-recommended service on power-train control module was performed, to no apparent effect. Related work done on idle, throttle, solenoid. Stalling continues. Nlm
2001 Mazda Tribute engine complaints
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While driving down hill engine will suddenly stall, cause unknown. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer reprogramed computer chip. Problem keeps reoccurring. Please provide any further information.
Engine just shuts off when you least expect it as you are driving down the road. This results in a loss of brakes and steering. Very dangerous situation!! I have a fear of driving this SUV. And I wish I could get my money back and get out of this unsafe vehicle.
While driving at 35mph on flat surface and with no warning vehicle will shut off, and will be hard to start back up. Dealer notified.
Vehicle would cut off intermittently while driving at normal speed. Vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
My mazda tribute stalls at high speeds. Most recently, going downhill at 45 MPH. Engine died, battery lights and oil lights turned on... No warning at all. I lost power to the steering wheel and brakes. Very dangerous because it happened so suddenly, and there was no safe place to get off the road. This is the third incident with this car, the second stalling. My car only has 21,000 miles.
While driving in traffic, down a slight hill, engine shut off without warning. Second time this has happened. First time back in 2001, dealer had for 2 days, unable to find problem or correct. Consider this a serious safety hazard. Will contact dealer again.
While driving at any speed vehicle would shut off, and in doing so brakes and/ or steering did not work. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was aware of problem, but only had a temporary solution. *ak consumer smells fuel inside the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer four times, but the problem was not found.
Vehicle will automatically shut off while the consumer is driving, there is no warning signs regarding that problem. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.*ak the dealer informed consumer that mazda knows of the problem, they just dont know what is causing the problem. This defect creates a potentially dangerous situation because the vehicle loses power steering, it must be stopped completely and shifted into park before it can be restarted.
Engine stalled in 5:00 p.m. Traffic. Completely shut down. No brakes and no steering. Can't believe I did not get hurt or killed. Mazda must make a recall on tribute before someone is killed.
While driving at any speed and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Vehicle cut off on two occasions while driving 45 MPH. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle stalled, lost all power and almost caused an accident. Contacted dealer. Cannot duplicate problem.*ak consumer stated the dealer replaced an egr valve and boost sensor, however the vehicle continues to stall, also the check engine light illuminated.
When driving at any speed engine cuts off, causing steering and brakes to lock up. Driver has to let vehicle sit a few moments and then restart the ignition. Dealer has seen vehicle several times and cant fix it. *ak consumer stated that automatic windows malfunctioned. Coolant light cames on and dealer determined that there was leak in coolant bottle. The engine light cames on due to exhaust gas recirculation valve failure.
Engine completely shuts off with no warning while driving. You do not realize it has occurred until you notice your power steering has become stiff or you go to accelerate. The problem has occurred three times first time 10/2001, second 11/2001 third 5/2002. Each time it occurred within first 30-45 minutes of driving and when the accelerator was not in use.
Engine periodically shuts down at low rpms. Power steering and power brakes fail when engine shuts down and, as a result, the tribute is difficult to steer and stop. Shutdowns have happened at least eleven times - always at low rpms (1000 RPM or less). Each shut down occurred when I was coasting downhill. Generally, I was also braking at the same time. The dealership's service department has been extremely diligent in their efforts but so far mazda has been unable to provide the technical assistance needed to resolve the problem. I bought the tribute in jan 2001 and expericed the first failures before the first 3000 mile servicing. The first dealer resolution attempt was not documented. The technician queried the onboard computer but there was no code indicating any failure. On 4/28/02, after more failures, the problem was diagnosed as a wiring problem and "fixed". Three more falilures occurred before the tribute reached 6000 miles. The dealer could not duplicate but on 8/8/01 advised mazda. No repairs were made. Engine shutdowns continued and on 10/09/01 at 7,639 miles, the dealer removed the bypass air control valve and cleaned the passageway - as advised by mazda technical assistance. The tribute then ran fine for eight months. Then in june 2002, the problem reoccurred and the dealer was contacted. Dealer still had seen nothing further from mazda concerning resolution of the problem and contacted them once more for assistance. Suggestion was to "re-program" the onboard computer the next time the car is brought in for servicing. This is a dangerous situation and will utlimately result in an accident. So far, shutdowns have occurred while I was in an uncongested area but that is simply luck. Mazda and ford have a really dangerous situation that needs immediate attention and resolution. So far I have received nothing from mazda letting me know there is a problem with the tribute. Guess they feel it is not a problem as long as it can be ignored.
Engine stalled while driving at 35mph on city street. Was able to restart engine after stopping. Dealer reprogrammed engine computer.
Vehicle started to stall, and could have caused a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Vehicle would stall only when driving down hills. Vehicle been to dealer and problem reoccurring. *ak the vehicle stalled three times before consumer took to have the vehicle repaired. The technician informed consumer that once the computer was reinstalled or reprogrammed it stuck. No one needing this repair has been back with the same issue. The vehicle stalled, this time on a flat road. Consumer took vehicle back and was informed mazda and the dealership would be working on a resolution. The problem could not be duplicated. The problem is still reoccurring.
While driving down a deep hill, engine cuts off.*ak vehicle also failed once on flat surface.
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Vehicle stalls intermittently around 40 MPH. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, cannot find cause.
While going downhill at appximately 40 MPH, engine stalled. Lost power brakes and steering. Able to stop car safely (barely). Taking vehicle to dealer. Had initally made an appointment since my engine check light came on 4 days before this stalling incident. I asked the dealer if I should still drive my tribute with the engine check light on, they said it was safe and not to worry. Don't know if the two problems are related or not.
Whenever coasting between 30 and 40 MPH vehicle shuts off. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
While going 35-40mph down long hill engine quit. Steering and brakes failed. Consumer doesn't remember if dashboard lights illuminated. Vehicle coasted down hill while standing on the brakes to stop. This was the first time vehicle experienced the problem. Dealer rplaced bypass air control vavle due to vehicle idling too low. Please provide more information.
Vehicle will cut off when driving at high speeds. Contacted dealer.*ak consumer stated that the dealer claims to have fixed the problem, but will not guarantee it in writing.
Descending an over water bridge at 35mph when engine died with no advance warning. Lost power steering and power brakes. Was able to get the vehicle to the road shoulder without causing an accident. Put vehicle back and park and restarted immediately. No recurrence yet. Due to be seen at dealer on 23 may 02. Research of your data base shows this is not an isolated occurence. No fatalities yet but only a matter of time. Can see no evidence in data base that mazda has identified a cause or a fix.
The vehicle has stalled several times without warning. The first two times the vehicle stalled while at a stop light. The second two times the vehicle was in motion. Neither time did the check engine light illuminate. The vehicle restarts with no problem. Consumer called the service department and was informed that there was nothing that could be done if the check engine light did not illuminate.
Engine stalls while coasting downhill. The incident has occurred 3 times since I have had the vehicle. I am able to restart it after I pull over. I get the battery and engine light on. This last two incidents have almost caused me to be hit from behind.
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