Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 1999 Mazda B4000.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Driveshaft problems |
This truck is manufactured by Ford, it is identical to the Ford ranger with the exception of a few exterior body panels. This truck has a mechanical flaw in the drive line that feels as if the transmission bounces or "thumps up and down" when moderately accelerating from a stand still. My service center has attempted 4 repairs as per Mazda service bulletins, all have failed. Each time I contact my service center regarding a repair solution I am told the same thing" Mazda is working on a fix". I have contacted Mazda customer service numerous times and gained no information. I have been researching the characteristics of this defect. In a very short period of time I have located other Ford ranger owners with the same problem, some models dating back to 1994. When they turned to Ford for a repair, they too were put aside. What alarms me is NHTSA has many bulletins where Ford acknowledges my same complaint, some bulletins dating back to 1997 model year. I firmly believe that Ford has sold 100's to 1000's of ranger and ranger equivalents with this design defect as first quality, while knowing they are not. Today, sept. 18,2000 a Mazda representative has contacted me for the first time since this problem began. He said they do not know how to fix it. I need help in directing Ford to aknowledge this problem and release a fix. I have tolerated this defective vehicle for 25000 miles and I am approaching the end of my warranty. Another concern of mine is what long term effect this will have on other related components. Please help in anyway possible.