One problem related to steering linkages has been reported for the 1996 Mazda B3000. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving along slowly, the steering wheel began to shake & vibrate uncontrollably. I pulled into the median attempting to get out of traffic & then discovered steering was slow & lethargic. While attempting to pull out of traffic & into a parking lot, I heard a loud "pop. " I got out of the car & discovered the tie rod separated entirely from the right front wheel & slashed the inner tire wheel (resulting in the flat). (tiresize: p22570r14).