One problem related to transmission fluid leaking has been reported for the 2001 Mazda Tribute.
Transmission Fluid Leaking problem
1 The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized sporadically while driving at low speeds and a loud noise emitted from under the hood. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that transmission fluid was leaking and the tie rod was fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 162,000.