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Oct 24, 2016 Structure 300,000 mi

AT INSPECTION STATION MEYER & SONS, 62 SHEFFIELD ROAD, EGREMONT, MA 01258: DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS CHECK; BUMPERS/FENDERS CHECK BOTH FAILED; THERE IS A CRACK IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT DOME, WHICH DOES NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF ANY LIGHTS. THERE IS A LARGE RUST SPOT IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEE...

Oct 24, 2016 Exterior Lighting 300,000 mi

AT INSPECTION STATION MEYER & SONS, 62 SHEFFIELD ROAD, EGREMONT, MA 01258: DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS CHECK; BUMPERS/FENDERS CHECK BOTH FAILED; THERE IS A CRACK IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT DOME, WHICH DOES NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF ANY LIGHTS. THERE IS A LARGE RUST SPOT IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEE...

Oct 24, 2016 Structure 300,000 mi

AT INSPECTION STATION MEYER & SONS, 62 SHEFFIELD ROAD, EGREMONT, MA 01258: DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS CHECK; BUMPERS/FENDERS CHECK BOTH FAILED; THERE IS A CRACK IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT DOME, WHICH DOES NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF ANY LIGHTS. THERE IS A LARGE RUST SPOT IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEE...

Oct 24, 2016 Exterior Lighting 300,000 mi

AT INSPECTION STATION MEYER & SONS, 62 SHEFFIELD ROAD, EGREMONT, MA 01258: DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS CHECK; BUMPERS/FENDERS CHECK BOTH FAILED; THERE IS A CRACK IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT DOME, WHICH DOES NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF ANY LIGHTS. THERE IS A LARGE RUST SPOT IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEE...

Jun 22, 2016 Power Train 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA B-SERIES 4000. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURED STEEL CASTING LOCATED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND BEHIND THE CLUTCH AN...

Jun 22, 2016 Power Train 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA B-SERIES 4000. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURED STEEL CASTING LOCATED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND BEHIND THE CLUTCH AN...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA B4000( N/A). THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH PROCEEDING TO A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL WHEN UNEXPECTEDLY, SMOKE EXPELLED UNDERNEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND HOOD AREA WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A TEMPORARY FIX WAS PERFORMED A...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA B4000( N/A). THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH PROCEEDING TO A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL WHEN UNEXPECTEDLY, SMOKE EXPELLED UNDERNEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND HOOD AREA WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A TEMPORARY FIX WAS PERFORMED A...

Aug 23, 2009 Suspension 1 mi

FRONT AND REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT MOUNTS ROTTED AWAY. *TR

Aug 23, 2009 Suspension 1 mi

FRONT AND REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT MOUNTS ROTTED AWAY. *TR

Oct 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

UPON FILLING MAZDA 1997 B-2300 TRUCK WITH GAS NOTICED A STREAM OF FUEL LEAKING UNDER THE GAS TANK INCHES AWAY FROM EXHAUST. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD AND WANT TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE. *JB

Oct 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

UPON FILLING MAZDA 1997 B-2300 TRUCK WITH GAS NOTICED A STREAM OF FUEL LEAKING UNDER THE GAS TANK INCHES AWAY FROM EXHAUST. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD AND WANT TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE. *JB

Feb 3, 2006 Seats 80,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK IN MY MAZDA PICKUP TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASED FALLING BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS GOING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME AND THERE WAS NO LOSS OF CONTROL. I FOUND THE LARGE TORX-HEAD SCREWS THAT ANCHOR THE SEAT BACK TO THE RECLINING FRAME HAD SHEARED OFF.

Feb 3, 2006 Seats 80,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK IN MY MAZDA PICKUP TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASED FALLING BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY I WAS GOING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT AT THE TIME AND THERE WAS NO LOSS OF CONTROL. I FOUND THE LARGE TORX-HEAD SCREWS THAT ANCHOR THE SEAT BACK TO THE RECLINING FRAME HAD SHEARED OFF.

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire

1997 MAZDA PICKUP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF STICKING CONTACTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATED 08/28/07. *JB

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire

1997 MAZDA PICKUP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF STICKING CONTACTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATED 08/28/07. *JB

Dec 1, 2004 Steering 150,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, AND THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE, WHERE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT TIE ROD BROKE. *AK

Dec 1, 2004 Steering 150,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, AND THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE, WHERE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT TIE ROD BROKE. *AK

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension

NAR 03/05/2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERINCED SEVERE FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATIONS AND DATE THE PROBLEM THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED BY EITHER MAZDA OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *CB

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension

NAR 03/05/2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERINCED SEVERE FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATIONS AND DATE THE PROBLEM THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED BY EITHER MAZDA OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *CB

Mar 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Visibility 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Suspension 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Interior Lighting 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Visibility 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Suspension 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Mar 2, 2003 Interior Lighting 60,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE DEALERS CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. IF VEHICLE IS STALLED AN THEN RESTARTED, ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKE TO 3 DEALERS. THERE IS NO PROB...

Feb 13, 2003 Suspension 6,114 mi

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATED, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED 5 TIMES, ALSO THE ABS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY.*SCC *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,114 mi

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATED, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED 5 TIMES, ALSO THE ABS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY.*SCC *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Suspension 6,114 mi

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATED, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED 5 TIMES, ALSO THE ABS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY.*SCC *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,114 mi

THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY VIBRATED, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED 5 TIMES, ALSO THE ABS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY.*SCC *JB

Dec 26, 2002 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATION WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL FACILITIES TO BE REPAIRED BUT HE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, THE VEHICLE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON AND OFF, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES. NLM

Dec 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATION WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL FACILITIES TO BE REPAIRED BUT HE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, THE VEHICLE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON AND OFF, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES. NLM

Dec 26, 2002 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATION WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL FACILITIES TO BE REPAIRED BUT HE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, THE VEHICLE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON AND OFF, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES. NLM

Dec 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATION WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WEAR UNEVENLY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL FACILITIES TO BE REPAIRED BUT HE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, THE VEHICLE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON AND OFF, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES. NLM

May 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN DRIVING, HARD TO ACCELARATE.*AK *SLC

May 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN DRIVING, HARD TO ACCELARATE.*AK *SLC

Mar 12, 2002 Tires

RECEIVED BLOWN TIRE WHILE TRAVELING ON US 190. I HAD NO ADVANCE WARNING. THE TREAD IS ALMOST COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VNFC1PR476 TIRESIZE: P225/70R14)

Mar 12, 2002 Tires

RECEIVED BLOWN TIRE WHILE TRAVELING ON US 190. I HAD NO ADVANCE WARNING. THE TREAD IS ALMOST COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VNFC1PR476 TIRESIZE: P225/70R14)

Feb 11, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE BACK REST OF SEAT COLLAPSED AND WOULD NOT STAY UP.*AK *JG

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH

Feb 11, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE BACK REST OF SEAT COLLAPSED AND WOULD NOT STAY UP.*AK *JG

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH

Feb 11, 2002 Seat Belts

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH

Sep 18, 2001 Tires

REPLACED MY FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS ALL TERRAIN TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE FAILING. THE TIRES BELTS WERE PEELING FROM THE TIRES. NOW MAZDA CORP. USA OPERATIONS WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME? THIS OCCURED AUG. 2000, I MAILED MAZDA ALL PAPERWORK. THEY SAID DENIED...

Sep 18, 2001 Tires

REPLACED MY FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS ALL TERRAIN TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE FAILING. THE TIRES BELTS WERE PEELING FROM THE TIRES. NOW MAZDA CORP. USA OPERATIONS WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME? THIS OCCURED AUG. 2000, I MAILED MAZDA ALL PAPERWORK. THEY SAID DENIED...

Aug 13, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH IN RIGHT LANE ON RURAL HIGHWAY, I HEARD A THUD AND IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND WAS THROWN INTO THE LEFT LANE ALMOST OVER THE CENTER LINE. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER BACK TIRE WAS COMPLETELY PEELE...

Aug 13, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH IN RIGHT LANE ON RURAL HIGHWAY, I HEARD A THUD AND IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND WAS THROWN INTO THE LEFT LANE ALMOST OVER THE CENTER LINE. I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER BACK TIRE WAS COMPLETELY PEELE...

Jul 15, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE VERY UNCOOPERATIVE DUE TO TIRE SIZE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 265/75R15)

Jul 15, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE VERY UNCOOPERATIVE DUE TO TIRE SIZE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 265/75R15)

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH COULD FEEL A VIBRATION FROM FRONT TIRES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED AND ALIGNMENT WAS DONE. THEN, FOUND OUT THAT FRONT TIRES HAD A BELT SEPARATION, THEN REPLACED. MAZDA, B4000 1992, 265/75R15 SL. *AK TIRES ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT. *SLC

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH COULD FEEL A VIBRATION FROM FRONT TIRES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED AND ALIGNMENT WAS DONE. THEN, FOUND OUT THAT FRONT TIRES HAD A BELT SEPARATION, THEN REPLACED. MAZDA, B4000 1992, 265/75R15 SL. *AK TIRES ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT. *SLC

May 29, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD JUST TURN ON AND START SPRAYING FLUID -- TOOK MANY ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF.*AK

May 29, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD JUST TURN ON AND START SPRAYING FLUID -- TOOK MANY ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER WILL TURN ON BY ITSELF EVEN WITH SWITCH IN OFF POSITION, POSSIBLY DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER WILL TURN ON BY ITSELF EVEN WITH SWITCH IN OFF POSITION, POSSIBLY DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM, THE OTHER TIRES ARE VIBRATING AND APPEAR TO BE STARTING TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION ALSO, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM, THE OTHER TIRES ARE VIBRATING AND APPEAR TO BE STARTING TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION ALSO, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; TOOK HIS VEHICLE INTO A GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT TIRES SHOWED STRESS MARKS, AND A CRACKING LINE ALL AROUND ALL FOUR TIRE FIRESTONE ,#FR480, P22570R14. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; TOOK HIS VEHICLE INTO A GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT TIRES SHOWED STRESS MARKS, AND A CRACKING LINE ALL AROUND ALL FOUR TIRE FIRESTONE ,#FR480, P22570R14. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES (P225 70 R14) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND 2 TIRES WENT FLAT, TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *SLC

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRES (P225 70 R14) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND 2 TIRES WENT FLAT, TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES HAVE ALWAYS HAD A VIBRATION EVEN AFTER REPEATED BALANCING. THEY NEED TO BE REBALANCED AFTER EACH 3,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE OVER 55 MPH AND ACTUALLY GETS WORSE THE LONGER YOU DRIVE (ESPECIALLY NOTICABLE OVER 30 MILES). THE SELLING DEALER EVERETT MAZDA IS NOW OUT OF BUSIN...

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

THESE TIRES HAVE ALWAYS HAD A VIBRATION EVEN AFTER REPEATED BALANCING. THEY NEED TO BE REBALANCED AFTER EACH 3,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE OVER 55 MPH AND ACTUALLY GETS WORSE THE LONGER YOU DRIVE (ESPECIALLY NOTICABLE OVER 30 MILES). THE SELLING DEALER EVERETT MAZDA IS NOW OUT OF BUSIN...

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LINES GEAR SHIFT KNOB CAME OFF, CAUSING DRIVER TO BECOME DESTRUCTIVE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO HIT A CURVE. CONSUMER NOTED SCREW WAS MISSING. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Visibility

I NEVER THOUGHT MUCH ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH MY WIPERS, UNTILL MY SISTER BOUGHT A FORD RANGER NOT LONG AGO. THEN SHE STARTED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HER WIPERS ALSO. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LINES GEAR SHIFT KNOB CAME OFF, CAUSING DRIVER TO BECOME DESTRUCTIVE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO HIT A CURVE. CONSUMER NOTED SCREW WAS MISSING. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Visibility

I NEVER THOUGHT MUCH ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH MY WIPERS, UNTILL MY SISTER BOUGHT A FORD RANGER NOT LONG AGO. THEN SHE STARTED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HER WIPERS ALSO. *AK

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

THIS SIZE TIRE IS NOT UNDER RECALL BUT SHOULD BE. THESE TIRES ARE SHOWING TREAD SEPARATION NOW. FIRESTONE DEALERS HAVE TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD BE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONDITION OF MY TIRES BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME BECAUSE THEY DO NOT QUALIFY FOR REPLACEMENT.( DOT NUMBER: W29V1PK336 ...

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

THIS SIZE TIRE IS NOT UNDER RECALL BUT SHOULD BE. THESE TIRES ARE SHOWING TREAD SEPARATION NOW. FIRESTONE DEALERS HAVE TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD BE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONDITION OF MY TIRES BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME BECAUSE THEY DO NOT QUALIFY FOR REPLACEMENT.( DOT NUMBER: W29V1PK336 ...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

MY VEHICLE WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS OLD WHEN THE TIRES STARTED SHREDDING. WHEN I CONTACTED MAZDA AND FIRESTONE, I WAS TOLD I WAS AT FAULT FOR THE PROBLEM. I WAS AMAZED AT THIS ATTITUDE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS OLD AND ONLY HAD A FEW HUNDRED MILES ON IT. AFTER MUCH "DEBATE" W...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

MY VEHICLE WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS OLD WHEN THE TIRES STARTED SHREDDING. WHEN I CONTACTED MAZDA AND FIRESTONE, I WAS TOLD I WAS AT FAULT FOR THE PROBLEM. I WAS AMAZED AT THIS ATTITUDE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS OLD AND ONLY HAD A FEW HUNDRED MILES ON IT. AFTER MUCH "DEBATE" W...

Aug 13, 2000 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON BY ITSELF WHEN DRIVING, DEALER KNOWS OF PROBLEM, SAID IT WAS SWITCHES, CHANGED , BUT PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I LEFT THE SERVICE AREA. MANY OTHER REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE ON THE WEB, THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM NOT A SWITCH PROBLEM, INTERFERES WITH MY ABILITY T...

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2FCIPR326 TIRE SIZE: P225 70R14 )

Aug 13, 2000 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON BY ITSELF WHEN DRIVING, DEALER KNOWS OF PROBLEM, SAID IT WAS SWITCHES, CHANGED , BUT PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I LEFT THE SERVICE AREA. MANY OTHER REPORTS OF THIS FAILURE ON THE WEB, THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM NOT A SWITCH PROBLEM, INTERFERES WITH MY ABILITY T...

Aug 13, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2FCIPR326 TIRE SIZE: P225 70R14 )

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

PE00020; WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TREAD ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES ON A MAZDA B4000 1997, TIRE SIZE P265/R7515 AND DOT #W29V1PK476. *AK THE TIRE SOUNDED FUNNY LIKE FLOOPPING OR HOLLOW SOUND AND THE TREAD WEAR IS ON THE INSIDE PART OF THE TIRE. *YH

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

PE00020; WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TREAD ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES ON A MAZDA B4000 1997, TIRE SIZE P265/R7515 AND DOT #W29V1PK476. *AK THE TIRE SOUNDED FUNNY LIKE FLOOPPING OR HOLLOW SOUND AND THE TREAD WEAR IS ON THE INSIDE PART OF THE TIRE. *YH

Aug 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHT STAYS ON DAY OR NIGHT, BLINDS DRIVER, ALSO REAR OUTSIDE LIGHT STAYS ON BLINDS DRIVERS BEHIND TRUCK

Aug 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO IN THE FORD RANGERS, MUFFLER AND SHIELD RATTLES TOGETHER

Aug 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHT STAYS ON DAY OR NIGHT, BLINDS DRIVER, ALSO REAR OUTSIDE LIGHT STAYS ON BLINDS DRIVERS BEHIND TRUCK

Aug 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO IN THE FORD RANGERS, MUFFLER AND SHIELD RATTLES TOGETHER

Jul 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE AHEAD WITHOUT A SIGNAL ON. CONSUMER VEHICLE VEERED INTO IT. AFTER THE FACT, IT HIT THE WINDSHIELD, AND DRIVER AIRBAG WENT OFF. HOWEVER, PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK

Jul 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE AHEAD WITHOUT A SIGNAL ON. CONSUMER VEHICLE VEERED INTO IT. AFTER THE FACT, IT HIT THE WINDSHIELD, AND DRIVER AIRBAG WENT OFF. HOWEVER, PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK

Jun 26, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, FIRST INCIDENT WAS DUE TO FRAYED WIRING VEHICLE ONLY HAD 250 MILES. *MJS

Jun 26, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, FIRST INCIDENT WAS DUE TO FRAYED WIRING VEHICLE ONLY HAD 250 MILES. *MJS

Apr 18, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE MAZDA CORPORATION. THE REPAIRS TO THE DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK.ET.

Apr 18, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE MAZDA CORPORATION. THE REPAIRS TO THE DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK.ET.

Feb 3, 2000 Interior Lighting Crash

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. WITH THE DOME LIGHT ON AT NIGHT, DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE CAB. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BEGINNING IN APRIL OF 1998. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 4 TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER HAS NOT ATTEMPTED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. *AK ...

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility Crash

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. WITH THE DOME LIGHT ON AT NIGHT, DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE CAB. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BEGINNING IN APRIL OF 1998. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 4 TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER HAS NOT ATTEMPTED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. *AK ...

Feb 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. WITH THE DOME LIGHT ON AT NIGHT, DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE CAB. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BEGINNING IN APRIL OF 1998. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 4 TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER HAS NOT ATTEMPTED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. *AK ...

Feb 3, 2000 Interior Lighting Crash

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. WITH THE DOME LIGHT ON AT NIGHT, DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE CAB. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BEGINNING IN APRIL OF 1998. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 4 TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER HAS NOT ATTEMPTED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. *AK ...

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility Crash

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. WITH THE DOME LIGHT ON AT NIGHT, DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE CAB. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BEGINNING IN APRIL OF 1998. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 4 TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER HAS NOT ATTEMPTED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. *AK ...

Feb 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DOME LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. WITH THE DOME LIGHT ON AT NIGHT, DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE CAB. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BEGINNING IN APRIL OF 1998. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 4 TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER HAS NOT ATTEMPTED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. *AK ...

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHILE MAKES PING NOISE UPON HARD ACCELERATION. NLM

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHILE MAKES PING NOISE UPON HARD ACCELERATION. NLM

Nov 30, 1999 Electrical System

TURNED OVER TO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. WAITING FOR RESPONSE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Electrical System

TURNED OVER TO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. WAITING FOR RESPONSE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE MAKES NOISE UPON HARD ACCELERATION, DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND FOUND AS SYSTEMS WERE WITH MAZDA'S SPECS.*ET

Nov 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE MAKES NOISE UPON HARD ACCELERATION, DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND FOUND AS SYSTEMS WERE WITH MAZDA'S SPECS.*ET

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS GETTING CARBON ON THE PISTONS WHICH IS CAUSING KNOCKING NOISE. *ET

Nov 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS GETTING CARBON ON THE PISTONS WHICH IS CAUSING KNOCKING NOISE. *ET

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. DEALER REPLACED THE SOLENOID AND TORQUE CONVERTER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. DEALER REPLACED THE SOLENOID AND TORQUE CONVERTER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. DEALER REPLACED THE SOLENOID AND TORQUE CONVERTER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. DEALER REPLACED THE SOLENOID AND TORQUE CONVERTER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. DEALER REPLACED THE SOLENOID AND TORQUE CONVERTER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. DEALER REPLACED THE SOLENOID AND TORQUE CONVERTER, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jul 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A LOUD NOISE OCCURS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BECOMES LOUDER AS THE VEHICLE HEATS UP. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A LOUD NOISE OCCURS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BECOMES LOUDER AS THE VEHICLE HEATS UP. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Sep 24, 1998 Seats Crash

SEAT FAILED TO SUPPORT HEAD AND SPINAL COLUMN DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMERS NECK AND BACK. *SLC

Sep 24, 1998 Seats Crash

SEAT FAILED TO SUPPORT HEAD AND SPINAL COLUMN DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMERS NECK AND BACK. *SLC

Jul 22, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION DRIFTS, ALIGNED SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER NO IMPROVEMENT.

Jul 22, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION DRIFTS, ALIGNED SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER NO IMPROVEMENT.

Jul 11, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. CERTIFIED MECHANICS HAVE SAID THAT THE CAMBER CASTERS NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ARMS ARE TOO LONG.

Jul 11, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. CERTIFIED MECHANICS HAVE SAID THAT THE CAMBER CASTERS NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ARMS ARE TOO LONG.

May 27, 1998 Power Train

JUST AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM WITH MAZDA/FORD MANUFACTURED 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

May 27, 1998 Power Train

JUST AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM WITH MAZDA/FORD MANUFACTURED 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Apr 7, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH. CONSUMER BUMPED THE IGNITION KEY AND TURNED KEY TO OFF POSITION, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITH KEY IN IT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH. CONSUMER BUMPED THE IGNITION KEY AND TURNED KEY TO OFF POSITION, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITH KEY IN IT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK