2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid

Submitted on 8/5/2010 5:37:34 PM

Ford does not honor warranty/repair on Mazda hybri

Pros: leather interior and upgrades in the Tribute hybrid Grand Touring

Cons: A/C will not run on the hybrid power.

In 2008, Ford and Mazda had a joint pilot program of the Mazda hybrid Tribute SUV. This was a Mazda that guaranteed repair from Mazda combined with Ford's hybrid techs/budget for the hybrid power train. It was a twin to the Ford Escape hybrid. I bought one and Ford refused to honor provision of the hybrid warranty (at most dealers) and repairs. Mazda says that there is no such car when I have problems. Buyers of new tech hybrids should be aware of possible problems like this.

• Recommend this vehicle to a friend? No
• How long have you owned this vehicle? 2 years

2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid

Submitted on 8/2/2010 12:26:40 AM

Hybrid warranty and repair not available at Ford

Pros: 32 mpg

Cons: A/C demands a lot of gas to run

I bought the hybrid Tribute in the Mazda limited production program in 2008 in CA. Now, Ford does not honor its commitment to Mazda for hybrid repairs, especially outside CA. I was stranded in Ft Lauderdale because no Ford dealer would use its budget to diagnose and repair the defective hybrid power train part. In fact, I was told repeatedly by Mazda and Ford that no such car existed. I bought with the assurance that Ford would provide the hybrid repairs nationally using the Ford Escape hybrid techs. This car is a lemon and never should have been sold. I do not trust Ford anymore and would never buy a hybrid from them.

• Recommend this vehicle to a friend? No
• How long have you owned this vehicle? 2 years