8.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,750 miles

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problem #4

Oct 302001

Tribute 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
Long crank time at cold start.

- St Cloud, MN, USA

problem #3

Jul 282002

(reported on)

Tribute 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problems with vehicle jerking, problem believed to be the result of a defective transmission. The transmission was flushed but the problem remained the same. The dealer later replaced the transmission. (the vehicle would jerk between the speeds of 45-50, but after the replacement, down to 35-45 mph. The vehicle stalled while approaching a traffic light with no warning. The manufacturer refused liability.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #2

Jul 252001

Tribute

  • miles
After sitting a while or overnight, vehicle will not start, dealer can not find problem, possible starter problem.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #1

Jul 252001

Tribute

  • miles
After sitting a while or overnight, vehicle will not start, dealer can not find problem, possible starter problem.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA